cybersecurity

Men overconfident about online security

Men overconfident about online security

Most men believe that they know more about online security than women, but new research suggests that both sexes are equally vulnerable to malware and other threats..
Iain Thomson Jan 30 2008 7:08AM Security
I search therefore I am ..

I search therefore I am ..

Yet another politician has suggested that blocking the web can save us from terrorists. If only life was that simple.
Nick Barron Nov 29 2007 3:46PM Security
US Senate Judiciary Committee passes new cybersecurity bill

US Senate Judiciary Committee passes new cybersecurity bill

Portions of the Cyber Crime Act of 2007 have been folded into another bill mandating tougher cybersecurity standards, the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007.
Frank Washkush Jr Nov 6 2007 9:54AM Security
Congressmen want explanation on nuclear power plant incident

Congressmen want explanation on nuclear power plant incident

Two Democratic congressmen want to know whether America's nuclear power plants are at risk to a cybersecurity attack.
Jim Carr May 22 2007 10:53AM Security
New cybersecurity standards

New cybersecurity standards

The 9/11 attacks may have left the nation's power grid unaffected in 2001, but the August 2003 blackout knocked out power to some 400 million Americans. Combined, these incidents stressed the possible impact a widespread outage could cause and prompted concerns about cybersecurity.
Dan Kaplan Jul 6 2006 10:03PM Security
Stronger cybersecurity bill passes House committee

Stronger cybersecurity bill passes House committee

The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee today approved a bill that would significantly strengthen existing federal cybercrime law and provide law enforcement with increased enforcement tools.
Dan Kaplan May 25 2006 10:36PM Security
Group calls on government to promote cybersecurity R&D

Group calls on government to promote cybersecurity R&D

The Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA), a coalition of security vendors, is urging the federal government to make cybersecurity research and development a priority.
Marcia Savage Jul 25 2005 5:09PM Security
DHS shakeup includes new cybersecurity post

DHS shakeup includes new cybersecurity post

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on Wednesday unveiled a reorganization plan for his agency that includes a new assistant secretary for cybersecurity and telecommunications.
Marcia Savage Jul 13 2005 7:07PM Security
U.S. voters wants more cybersecurity from government

U.S. voters wants more cybersecurity from government

Worries about identity theft and spyware are making U.S. voters wary of the internet and they want Congress to do more to protect them online, according to a recent survey.
Marcia Savage Jun 15 2005 5:13PM Security
Auditors cite DHS cybersecurity shortcomings

Auditors cite DHS cybersecurity shortcomings

The Department of Homeland Security still has a lot of work to do in order to meet its cybersecurity duties, according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage May 27 2005 6:27PM Security
House subcommittee approves new cybersecurity post

House subcommittee approves new cybersecurity post

A bill that would create an assistant secretary for cybersecurity in the Department of Homeland Security was unanimously approved this week by a House Homeland Security subcommittee.
Marcia Savage Apr 22 2005 8:50PM Security
Industry group offers cybersecurity recommendations to Congress

Industry group offers cybersecurity recommendations to Congress

Congress should take a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity instead of its current way of dealing with spyware, phishing, and data warehouse security on a piecemeal basis, according to the Cyber Security Industry Alliance (CSIA).
Marcia Savage Apr 20 2005 6:43PM Security
UC Berkeley to lead cybersecurity research center

UC Berkeley to lead cybersecurity research center

The National Science Foundation plans to establish a collaborative cybersecurity research center led by the University of California, Berkeley.
Marcia Savage Apr 12 2005 5:04PM Security
Increase in cybersecurity research funding advised

Increase in cybersecurity research funding advised

The federal government needs to put more dollars into research of civilian cybersecurity, the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC) said in a recent report.
Marcia Savage Mar 21 2005 10:47PM Security
Federal cybersecurity gets low grade

Federal cybersecurity gets low grade

Federal agencies received an overall D+ grade in cybersecurity in the annual report card for 2004. The Department of Homeland Security received a failing grade.
Marcia Savage Feb 18 2005 9:34PM Security
DHS cybersecurity official: We're making progress

DHS cybersecurity official: We're making progress

The Department of Homeland Security is making "lots of progress" in boosting the nation's cybersecurity but private industry must help, a DHS official said Friday at the RSA Conference.
Marcia Savage Feb 18 2005 6:09PM Security
Cybersecurity regulation ignites debate

Cybersecurity regulation ignites debate

The topic of regulating cybersecurity sparked a contentious debate between industry experts Wednesday at the RSA Conference.
Marcia Savage Feb 16 2005 5:17PM Security
Cybersecurity boosts bottom line

Cybersecurity boosts bottom line

Companies that make cybersecurity a priority say it increases their efficiency and gives them a competitive advantage in the market, according to a survey of infosec professionals.
Marcia Savage Feb 13 2005 7:14PM Security
Another DHS cybersecurity director resigns

Another DHS cybersecurity director resigns

Bob Liscouski, who headed the Department of Homeland Security division responsible for cybersecurity, has resigned.
Marcia Savage Jan 13 2005 4:54PM Security
Bill to create new cybersecurity post reintroduced

Bill to create new cybersecurity post reintroduced

Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill to create an assistant secretary for cybersecurity position in the Department of Homeland Security.
Marcia Savage Jan 7 2005 4:56PM Security

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