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NIST Wants Security Beyond Passwords for Cyber Transactions
Published on 2 Feb, 2012 at 13:11 in Cyber | Viewed 55 times | No Comments
The National Institute of Standards and Technology will award $10 million for pilot projects aimed at creating a trusted online identity using aspects other than passwords or simple IDs.
NIST said on Wednesday it launched a competition for the funds, which will range from $1.25 million to $2 million per year.
A NIST-hosted program office for…
Online Federal Geospatial Portal Launched, Users Can Create Own Maps
On Wednesday, federal agencies and their geospatial partners launched the Geospatial Platform, providing access to federal data collections on maps.
The new platform was developed as a partnership among agencies belonging to the Federal Geographic Data Committee, an interagency committee composed of representatives from the White House, Cabinet departments and…
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…
The White House Joins Foursquare
Published on 16 Aug, 2011 at 12:49 in Cyber | Viewed 39 times | No Comments
The White House announced this week that it has joined Foursquare, a location-based social networking website, as its latest way for the public to engage with the administration.
“There are over 10 million people already ‘checking in’ around the world, and now you’ll be able to discover ‘tips’ from the White House featuring the places President Obama has visited,…
Hackers Hijack Fox Twitter; Tweet Obama Assassinated
Published on 5 Jul, 2011 at 10:51 in Cyber | Viewed 24 times | No Comments
While most of America was busy celebrating Independence Day, hackers hijacked Fox News’ Twitter account and posted messages that President Barack Obama had been killed in Iowa while campaigning, according to media reports.
“@BarackObama has just passed. The President is dead. A sad 4th of July, indeed. President Barack Obama is dead,” the hoaxers tweeted, according to Chicago Sun Times. “We wish @joebiden the best of luck as our…
White House Identifies Cybersecurity as Smart-grid Policy Concern
Published on 15 Jun, 2011 at 13:07 in Cyber | Viewed 278 times | No Comments
A White House smart-grid policy framework released this week has identified cybersecurity among the top priorities in the U.S. transition from an outdated electricity distribution system to a smart grid, InfoSecurity reports.
The policy paper also details other priorities, including enabling cost-effective smart grid investments, supporting innovation in the electricity…
White House to Release Proposed Bill to Boost US Cyber Defenses
Published on 12 May, 2011 at 11:23 in Cyber | Viewed 47 times | No Comments
The White House today is expected to unveil its proposal to boost the nation’s cyber defenses, detailing plans that would require the commercial sector to better protect systems that operate critical infrastructure such as the electrical grid, financial systems and nuclear power plants, The Associated Press reports.
Sources familiar with the plan…
‘White House’ Christmas Card Laced with Malware
Published on 6 Jan, 2011 at 9:00 in Cloud | Viewed 382 times | No Comments
Cyber crooks used a fake White House email Christmas card to steal data from law enforcement, military and government workers, although analysts said no classified information was compromised, The Associated Press reports.
The Christmas tree-decorated e-card prompted recipients to click on a link, which then downloaded the Zeus malware commonly used to steal passwords and other online credentials. In this case, however, the…
Obama’s No. 2 Tech Guru Resigns to Rejoin Private Sector
White House Deputy Chief Technology Officer Andrew McLaughlin is leaving his post to launch two new start-up endeavors, according to The Washington Post.
McLaughlin, who previously served as Google’s chief of global public policy, was responsible for numerous White House’s Internet policy initiatives, including the controversial net neutrality rules.
White House Launches Privacy, Internet Policy Subcommittee
Published on 25 Oct, 2010 at 12:44 in Cyber | Viewed 138 times | 6 Comments
In an effort to promote the vast economic opportunity of the Internet and protecting citizens’ online privacy, the National Science and Technology Council has launched a new subcommittee on privacy and Internet policy.
Cameron Kerry, general counsel at the Department of Commerce, and Christopher Schroeder, assistant attorney general at the Department…
