NIST IT Lab Head Says Mobility, Big Data Standards the Focus for 2012

The National Institute of Standards and Technology will increase its focus on big data and increased use of mobile devices in 2012, a NIST lab director told InformationWeek. 

NIST Information Technology Laboratory Director Chuck Romaine said that NIST is working to issue standards for big data technologies.

NIST helped publish a report…

Report: NATO Saving Cyber Offense Plans for Later

 In a 2010 strategic concept report, NATO said cyber attacks were becoming more damaging to government administrations and economies.

NATO leaders are meeting in Brussels, Belgium this week but cybersecurity measures from the organization are still not clear because NATO is not sure of what to do in the event…

Raytheon’s WebShield Approved for Defense, Intelligence Agencies

The United Cross Domain Management Office has added Raytheon’s data guard product WebShield to the office’s version 4.1 baseline list, Raytheon announced Tuesday.

The baseline list includes approved products using cross domain technologies that Defense Department and intelligence community agencies can use.

The UCDMO requires products be functional,…

New Program Certifies Cyber Professionals for Fed Career

Nonprofit security professional organization (ISC)2 has expanded a program for assisting cybersecurity professionals in earning ceritifcations and skills for a future federal career.

 The group said it is including new certifications for its Associate of (ISC)2 Program.

The group says the program is open to all interested candidates and that it maps to the…

Booz Allen Launches Network for Cyber Training, Expertise

Booz Allen Hamilton launched a cyber solutions network Tuesday in order to train and deliver cyber expertise to government and commercial clients no matter their location, according to a company announcement.

The network “will provide deeper and broader cyber capabilities and services to our clients on their terms – when they need it and where they need it,”…

Booz Allen Study Finds US Environment Fosters Cyber Power

The U.S. and U.K. are leading the ranks for their ability to withstand cyber attacks, Booz Allen Hamilton reported Friday.

Booz Allen sponsored a study developed by the Economist Intelligence Unit, which assessed 19 of the world’s leading economies. The company reported the U.S., U.K., Australia, Germany and Canada are “leading the way into the digital…

Air Force Wants Game Changers for its Cyber Vision Study

The Air Force is performing a study on how it can improve its cyber capabilities, according to a request for information issued Wednesday.

The RFI is looking for submissions addressing the Air Force’s needs in the cyberspace for possible inclusion in the Air Force Cyber Vision 2025 study, which will identify best practices in the…

Cybersecurity Insurance to be Considered by Small Businesses

Companies are taking any and every precaution to protect their information from cyber attackers.

The Washington Post recently reported that while data loss decreased from last year, breaches have reached their highest numbers due to cyber criminals attacking smaller businesses.

Matt Cullina, chief executive of business and data risk management firm Identity Theft 911,…

Stratfor Cyber Breach Adds to Debate Over Govt Role in Protecting Private Networks

A cybersecurity breach at intelligence think tank Stratfor over the weekend struck close to the central point of debate over how to secure domestic networks, Josh Smith wrote in the National Journal today.

Smith wrote that this debate “has revolved around the division between government and private sector security,” where businesses…

Baby Steps in Mobility: Pentagon OKs Dell-Only Android

The Defense Department is allowing a second mobile platform to access its networks, but it is not quite yet a “bring your own device” approach.

The Pentagon’s Security Technical Implementation Guide covers Dell’s version of Android 2.2, according to Stars and Stripes. This version is the only Pentagon-approved version. 

Dell’s Venue smartphone is…