When systems are connected, can any be called low impact?
The new NIST recommendations for IT security controls raise the question of whether it still makes sense to implement security controls based on the sensitivity of an individual system when those systems' perimeters are becoming more ill-defined.
The evolving reader forum
The opportunity for readers to post comments about the stories we publish makes for a worthwhile public forum about the issues surrounding a story.
Visualization tools support Army's criminal investigations
SRA analysts use visualization software to support the Army Criminal Investigation Command's cases against bribery, money laundering and conspiracy.
When visualizing data, beware of gratuitous rendering
When putting data into a graphical format, it's important to match form with the content.
Visualization tools improve transparency by making sense of raw data
Efforts toward greater transparency, such as the reporting requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, have spurred many agencies to look at visualization techniques they can use to show how money is being spent. A new crop of visualization tools can make the job easier.
Navy creates a virtual world to test submarine design
By being immersed in a Second Life-like virtual replica of a submarine's control hub, commanders will have a better idea of the proposed changes to the hub and be able to offer more constructive feedback.
VA IG finds abuse of authority and ethical breaches in IT office
The Veterans Affairs' inspector general has found that people engaged in ethical violations while working for VA's information technology office.
Former officials object to NIST plan to redistribute security work
UPDATED: NIST says the reorganization would improve efficiencies by giving the chief cybersecurity adviser broader authority and strengthening multidisciplinary collaboration; but former NIST officials object that the move would diminish leadership and focus of a vital national resource.
VA responds to IG reports of misconduct in IT office
The Veterans Affairs Department responds to the VA inspector general's findings of misconduct by people while working in the department's information technology office.
Crowbar cracks SD cards and retrieves data without a trace
If law enforcement or the military needs to hack an MMC/SD card, the Crowbar is a perfect tool. It has a few minor flaws and limited usage, which we feel makes it too pricey in its current form. But within those parameters, it works well.
Olympus Tough-8000 camera shines in harsh conditions
The Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 doesn't break new ground, because the 1030SW already did that, but it does push further into the rugged space.
With Security Blanket 3.0, you won't lose sleep over Web-facing servers
Security Blanket will automatically lock down Web-facing servers that run Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS or Sun Solaris.
Virtualization catches on, even if success rates lag
Federal agencies have taken to virtualization en masse, though they still must work out some of the kinks with the technology, according to a recent survey.
DISA tests security for amplified cellular signals, voice encryption
DISA is evaluating femtocell technology and how to more effectively encrypt unclassified but sensitive voice communications.
Joint Forces Command shares data across security levels
A project at the Joint Forces Command lets users exchange text messages and whiteboard-based graphics across varying levels of security classifications.
FCC seeks help in defining what 'broadband' means
The Federal Communications Commission is developing a National Broadband Plan as part of the Recovery Act, but first it has to decide what the word "broadband" means.
Microsoft formally appeals Word patent ruling
Microsoft has formally appealed a judgment issued last week that would require the company to stop selling Microsoft Word within the United States.
Contemplating a world without Microsoft Word
If Microsoft is barred from selling Word, agencies would find alternative products and workarounds, observers say.
Army uses a wiki to let personnel rewrite field manuals
The Army created a wiki to let any of its personnel offer rewrites to one of seven field manuals. If it works, many others could follow.
Army explores commercially managed enterprise e-mail
The Army released a request for information this week seeking industry recommendations on ways to provide commercially managed enterprise messaging and collaboration services as part of a broader move to streamline and standardize operations and reduce operating costs.
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