Comments sought on NIST updated draft of standards for cryptographic modules
The proposed revision of FIPS 140 limits the security level of software crypto tools and includes requirements for mitigation against power analysis attacks.
Politics, bad luck and lack of maturity have hampered DHS
Former DHS cybersecurity chief Greg Garcia says political infighting slowed the development of the young department, but he is confident that things are getting better.
Colorado city adopts open-source platform for its network gateway
Westminster, Colo., found that a single open-source server that runs a suite of network monitoring and filtering tools can provide a cost-effective alternative to dedicated appliances.
When integrating many tools, one size does not fit all
The city of Westminster, Colo., finds that tweaking configuration is required to implement applications on the Untangle Open Source Gateway platform.
New crypto standard to require protection against power analysis
The third iteration of the FIPS 140 standard will require protection against power analysis attacks, and vendors are moving to include the defense in new lines of products.
New version of 20 top security controls is available
The list of 20 critical security controls is intended to help prioritize security efforts in large enterprises.
Boise State U. builds a better way to manage its DNS
When its old DNS-DHCP solution reached its end of life, Idaho’s largest university went shopping for more functionality and ease of management for its large, complex network.
Boise State's lesson: To learn network management, do it yourself
When learning a DNS management system, avoid the vendor’s support if you can and don’t be afraid to take a hands-on approach.
NIST gets new director at a critical time for the agency
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has become an economic enabler for a nation that is increasingly dependent on IT and the ability to securely share and use information, said newly confirmed administrator Patrick Gallagher.
DISA updates don't eliminate vulnerability in Unix security review scripts, expert says
Unix Readiness Review Scripts that ran untrusted applications with root privileges, leaving computers vulnerable to malicious code, have been updated by DISA. However, the analyst who discovered the vulnerability says it's still there.
Vulnerability in DISA security scripts could leave systems at risk
DISA warns government users not to run Unix Readiness Review Scripts until it fixes a vulnerability.
Critical infrastructure protection calls for carrots and sticks
A report by the Internet Security Alliance stresses the use of economic incentives to improve the security of our critical infrastructure, but government regulation can also be an effective and sometimes necessary tool.
Is a 'digital Pearl Harbor' in our future?
We are more vulnerable than ever, but such an attack would not be easy.
Group proposes economic incentives to improve cybersecurity
The Internet Security Alliance report on implementing a cybersecurity strategy says that the issue is an economic one rather than technical and that government needs to provide incentives for the private sector to implement existing standards and practices that are known to work.
Cybersecurity consortium tackles problems of the future
Northrop Grumman Corp. is funding collaborative research programs at three universities in an effort to address cybersecurity issues plaguing an increasingly online world.
VA financial management system: FLITE delayed
Inadequate staffing and poor program management have caused delays in development and implementation of the Veterans Affairs Department’s proposed Financial and Logistics Integrated Technology Enterprise.
Military and overseas voters to get online options
The 2010 Defense Authorization Act includes requirements to ease voting for Americans overseas.
The nation needs a clear cyber war doctrine
If we accept that cyber warfare is a reality — or at least a possibility — we need to develop a clear doctrine for using the offensive and defensive capabilities being developed.
NIST zooms in on iris recognition
The Irex program is a collaboration between NIST and industry to develop interoperability standards for iris recognition, which is emerging as a technology for strong authentication. The first step evaluated the effectiveness of recognition algorithms with image standards.
FAA computer failure reflects growing burden on systems
The Federal Aviation Administration is racing to upgrade its computer systems while the demand on its existing capabilities continues to increase.
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