Eyes front
The Defense Department is planning to sharpen its wireless networking policy by requiring the use of interoperable products built to industry standards.
Ready or not, here's HSPD-12
Beginning tomorrow, government IDs may be issued only by trusted authorities designated under Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, and those receiving the cards must meet stringent new identity proofing requirements.
FISMA guidance nearly complete
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is nearly finished developing guidance documents for compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act.
First PIV deadline for agencies just days away
Most agencies appear to be on track to meet the Oct. 27 deadline for organizing and accrediting the groups that will issue new governmentwide ID cards mandated by the White House.
OMB preparing to open shop for IT security LOB
The Office of Management and Budget hopes to begin setting up several lines of business for IT security in the next fiscal year, with the selection of the first centers of excellence.
Cybereye: Don't neglect the perimeter in your rush to secure data
I am hearing from a lot of people these days that perimeter security is passe, that 'data security' and 'insider threats' are the current buzz phrases in cybersecurity.
IDS vs. IPS: Experts say use both
At first glance, intrusion detection and intrusion prevention systems look quite a bit alike.
Betting on Security
Networks have employed intrusion detection systems to spot and log malicious traffic for more than a decade. But over the past five years, there has been a growing interest in intrusion prevention systems that automatically block malicious traffic as well.
FBI shooting for two-in-one security
The FBI's Los Angeles office plans to add a new access control appliance to the defenses of its West Coast networks.
Moving to IPv6: It will get worse before it gets better
Network administrators and managers are a practical lot. While listening to presentations at a recent workshop on why they should move their networks to IPv6, they were more interested in how to make the transition.
Industry calls for government to guide defense of IT infrastructure
A lack of coordination between government and industry hampers efforts to protect the nation's critical infrastructure from cyberattacks and mishaps, a panel of industry experts told the House Science Committee this month.
Cyber Eye: FISMA or not, better security appears imminent
There is evidence that agencies are making progress in their struggle to secure federal IT systems.
Lessons learned: Active RFID
The Warner Robins Air Logistics Center learned a few things in implementing its RFID system.
The other side of RFID
When it comes to radio frequency identification technology, the government turns to the Defense Department for lessons learned.
Lessons learned: SSL VPN
The Labor Department's Mine Safety and Health Administration has found that a virtual private network using Secure Sockets Layer encryption and authentication provides an adequate level of network access to remote workers without overburdening its IT support staff.
Mine safety agency secures the tunnel for remote users
The Labor Department's Mine Safety and Health Administration has 1,200 inspectors traveling around the country who rarely work in a MSHA office.
Lessons learned: Web hosting
Redesigning a Web site can be accomplished on a shoestring.
Give it up
Consumers pay a premium for organically grown produce, but in the IT world, organic is not always good.
Cybereye: Here's how to get breathing room in the worm fight
Patch Tuesday has become something of a ritual. On the second Tuesday of each month, Microsoft Corp. announces a new set of vulnerabilities and releases the patches to fix them.
Comm industry mobilizes to rebuild the Gulf Coast's communications
The communications industry has scrambled in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to provide emergency responders on the Gulf Coast with cellular, satellite and radio communications.
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