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Department of Energy Planning for a More Secure Infrastructure
Published on 19 Sep, 2011 at 15:03 in Cyber | Viewed 28 times | No Comments
The Department of Energy recently released its “2011 Roadmap to Achieve Energy Delivery Systems Cybersecurity,” outlining strategic framework over the next decade to design, install, operate and maintain energy delivery systems capable of surviving a cyber incident and sustaining critical functions.
The report identifies five strategies on which the government and private-sector organizations should collaborate to create…
DHS Kicks Off GFIRST Cybersecurity Conference
Published on 9 Aug, 2011 at 10:05 in Cyber | Viewed 95 times | No Comments
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security kicked off its seventh annual cybersecurity conference this week in Nashville.
The Government Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams conference is hosted by the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team and brings together the top information security professionals and government officials to discuss the latest in cybersecurity news, trends and technologies.
White House Announces Winners in Cybersecurity Contest
The Department of Homeland Security this week announced the winners of a contest to raise awareness about how to stay safe in cyberspace.
The Stop.Think.Connect. Campaign’s Public Service Announcement Challenge was launched in November 2010 as part of the National Initiative for…
Commerce Department Introduces NSTIC to Protect E-Commerce Industry
Published on 12 Apr, 2011 at 9:06 in GovCon Industry | Viewed 221 times | No Comments
Point, click, buy has become somewhat more complicated as online commerce has transformed into a multimillion-dollar enterprise. And the White House is actively working to ensure the cyber safety of e-commerce through its recent initiative, the National Strategy for Trusted Identities…
UK Ready to Take the Reins as Cyber-terrorism Fighter
The United Kingdom is determined to spearhead the international fight against cyber crime and terrorism, according to Neil Thompson, director of the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance.
“The U.K. has signaled its willingness to lead internationally,” Thompson said at yesterday’s cybersecurity conference in London, according to Computing.co.uk.
Foreign Secretary William Hague will be hosting a…
Top 50 Government CIOs Announced
Published on 8 Mar, 2011 at 14:04 in Cyber | Viewed 142 times | No Comments
U.S. Cyber Command and NSA head Keith B. Alexander and White House cyber coordinator Howard A. Schmidt have been chosen among the top 50 government CIOs on InformationWeek Government’s compilation of technology leaders across federal, state and local agencies.
But what exactly makes a top government CIO? Although there is no…
Howard Schmidt: US to Have ‘Tough’ Talks on Cybersecurity
Published on 26 Jan, 2011 at 13:15 in Cyber | Viewed 113 times | 3 Comments
The United States plans to launch a diplomatic push to get more countries joining in cyber-crime investigations, the White House cybersecurity coordinator said yesterday.
“In the very near future, we will be coming forth with specific efforts” that may include “tough discussions” with countries to ensure they help hunt down cyber criminals, Bloomberg reported Howard…
Gary Locke, Howard Schmidt to Speak on National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace
Published on 7 Jan, 2011 at 10:46 in Cyber | Viewed 281 times | No Comments
Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard A. Schmidt are today visiting Stanford University to deliver remarks on the next steps in cybersecurity and the National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, followed by a panel discussion featuring industry pros such as McAfee CEO Dave DeWalt.
Through its…
DHS Opens New 24-Hour Cybersecurity Facility
Published on 19 Nov, 2010 at 11:26 in Cyber | Viewed 167 times | No Comments
The Department of Homeland Security has launched a new 24-hour watch and warning center that will focus on cybersecurity.
DHS officials yesterday joined White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt and representatives of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to launch the MS-ISAC Cyber Security Operations Center, which is…
Northrop Grumman’s Cyber Academy Promotes Safer Surfing
Published on 6 Oct, 2010 at 12:42 in Industry News | Viewed 158 times | No Comments
To mark the beginning of the National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Northrop Grumman is launching several initiatives highlighting efforts to promote a safer cyber future.
“Securing our critical infrastructure demands a dedicated workforce and cutting-edge technologies,” said Linda A. Mills, corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman…
