More Microsoft browser vulnerabilities reported
New vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser have been reported in the last week'an overflow problem that could crash the browser and another that could allow exploit of malicious code on the victimized computer.
Digital formats not optimal for fingerprint matching
Standardized digital formats for fingerprint minutiae don't perform as well in matching fingerprints as do proprietary formats, according to test results from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
IG: Energy Department lost computer equipment
At least 18 pieces of 'computer processing equipment,' including at least one laptop, are missing from the Energy Department's Office of Intelligence (IN), and department officials do not know whether any of it was used for or contained classified information, according to a new report from DOE's inspector general.
Interior hires Oberthur for HSPD-12 cards
The Interior Department has awarded Oberthur Card Systems a multiyear contract to provide smart cards for all their employees.
The GCN Best of FOSE 2006
Judges from GCN and sister publication Washington Technology examined roughly 200 nominated products to name 13 GCN Best of FOSE winners and two grand-prize Best of Show winners.
Federal government earns a collective D+ on FISMA scorecard
At a hearing today, a Democratic representative blasted the 'incompetence' of DOD and DHS in their efforts to secure their networks.
Better security for client PCs
With hackers and viruses lurking around every digital corner, protecting users' personal computers is second in importance only to protecting your servers.
NIST sets FISMA standards for federal IT systems
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released the final standard for securing agency computer systems under the Federal Information Security Management Act.
Taking aim at distance, cost of quantum crypto
Earlier this month, MagiQ Technologies of New York City published a joint white paper with Verizon Communications Inc. describing what it claims are important findings for enabling deployment of quantum cryptography.
A quantum leap for cryptography
An international team of government, academic and commercial researchers has made significant strides in their quest to accelerate secure quantum cryptography.
CYBEREYE: Security: Lots of lessons, nothing learned
The issues of personal data security and identity theft broke into the national consciousness a year ago, when Choice-Point reported that thieves had established accounts with the data broker to obtain sensitive information on 145,000 people.
Users of SELinux now have a choice on security
The release of a new open-source security package has sparked debate over how many Mandatory Access Control applications Linux really needs, and if more than one would just dilute volunteer efforts.
Antivirus SmartBuy deals in final negotiations
GSA officials leading enterprise software licensing program expect to have in place by the end of the month at least the first of five governmentwide deals with antivirus software vendors.
Top products honored at FOSE
From scanners to handhelds, servers to content management systems, the best products at the FOSE trade show are poised to help agencies in the short term.
Open-source bug hunt results posted
Coverity Inc. has released the results of a Homeland Security Department-funded bug hunt that ranged across 40 popular open-source programs. And the winners are...
GCN Insider: Get your free IDS here
Running a small network and haven't yet tried intrusion detection/protection? StillSecure could hook you up for nothing.
Tech brief: Opsware earns Common Criteria
Opsware Inc. said it has earned Common Criteria EAL 2 from the National Information Assurance Partnership for its Opsware Server Automation System.
State hits the road with e-passports
Amid continued doubts from experts, and with only one approved technology vendor, the State Department is pressing forward with its electronic passport program.<p>
GAO says HSPD-12 deadlines may be tough to attain
Agencies are making progress in meeting personal identification verification standards under FIPS 201, but the government still faces several hurdles in implementing many of the requirements, according to congressional watchdogs.
GCN Insider: The un-BlackBerry
Good Technology Inc. has introduced Good Mobile Defense, a security platform for locking down handhelds running Good's wireless messaging services.
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