Agency IT plans could hinge on IPv6 implementation
The CIO Council’s road map for IPv6 adoption calls for agencies to begin deploying services using the new protocol this year as the pool of available IPv4 addresses dries up. Ninety percent of the old addresses already have been assigned.
Forget the money: Congress should allocate radio frequency band for public safety
The unallocated valuable radio frequency real estate could be best put to use as part of a nationwide public safety network. Congress should let FCC combine it with the existing public safety spectrum, says columnist William Jackson.
A new wrinkle in Nigerian e-mail scams
For just a small fee, you too can have an opportunity to retrieve Nigerian funds belonging to the alleged Christmas Day bomber.
Intrusion protection systems: Buyer beware
A head-to-head test of IPS from major vendors found that performance often is overstated and users must tune the systems to get effective results.
Evolving guidelines seek to harmonize IT security for government systems
NIST, the Defense Department and the intelligence community are getting in step as a joint task force brings order to IT security requirements across government.
Faster networks, closer inspection fend off agile threats
Securing IT systems now means continuously monitoring the status of those systems on the back end and closely inspecting the traffic moving through networks on the front end to provide real-time situational awareness.
NIST approves an additional mode for using encryption standard
The new publication recommending the use of XTS-AES mode of encryption for securing stored data is the latest in a series of recommendations for modes of operation of symmetric key block ciphers.
Online threats continue to outpace government and industry’s ability to respond
A new study on the security of the world’s critical infrastructure show that cyber threats are getting worse, but bureaucracy and distrust continue to hamper the ability of government and industry to cooperate in countering them.
New cybersecurity coordinator says he has the president’s ear
In his first public talk since taking the job, Howard Schmidt seeks to allay concerns about his influence in the White House.
Nation's toughest personal info law about to take effect
A Massachusetts law set to go into effect March 1 requires strong encryption, firewalls and antivirus protection in addition to a written security plan for all organizations that hold personal information on state residents.
Google to bring NOAA data to new heights
The research and development agreement brings together the data and expertise of NOAA scientists with the data handling and software expertise of Google.
Legislation that would lead to better understanding of spectrum allocation takes first step in Congress
Two bills call for a national inventory of radio spectrum as a first step toward meeting the growing demand for bandwidth for mobile communications and computing devices.
A call for critical thinking about securing our electric grid
The nation’s electric power grid is a vital part of our critical infrastructure, but it might not be as vulnerable and fragile as it appears. One expert says it is more resilient than we give it credit for.
NIST completes first release of Smart Grid framework
NIST has introduced an initial set of standards and a framework for creating a new smart energy distribution grid, the first step of a three-phase plan by NIST to develop Smart Grid standards.
Internet addresses rapidly running out
The Number Resource Organization, which oversees global allocation of IP addresses, says 90 percent of addresses available under IPv4 are taken.
FCC bans wireless microphones from parts of the spectrum
The spectrum already vacated by television broadcasters by the switch to digital TV is now being cleared of low-powered users, mostly wireless microphones.
Will FCC's National Broadband Plan address reliability?
The National Broadband Plan being readied by the FCC for Congress could include programs to ensure greater reliability and visibility into IP networks, the chief of the Communications Systems Analysis Division said Tuesday.
Commerce to test 4G technology for public safety network
The Commerce Department announced plans to create an environment for testing cutting-edge Long Term Evolution communications technology for a 700 MHz public safety network.
White House meets corporate CEOs for ideas on modernizing government
The White House is convening a conference of 50 corporate CEOs with the hope of generating “game changing ideas” that can help IT improve government efficiency.
First responders lobby Congress for more spectrum on safety network
A coalition of public safety organizations wants Congress to allocate an additional 10 MHz of radio spectrum to the planned national public safety network.
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