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Move by the DHS is the first right step

Move by the DHS is the first right step

We've all heard the saying, life's not a destination but a journey. The same holds true for security, according to the Federal Trade Commission's Orson Swindle, who talked at a CSO Summit last month in D.C., organized in part by the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA).
Illena Armstrong Jul 27 2005 3:53PM 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
DHS infosec weaknesses cited

DHS infosec weaknesses cited

The Department of Homeland Security has not fully implemented a comprehensive information security program, according to the Governmental Accountability Office.
Marcia Savage Jul 12 2005 6:37PM 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
DHS rushed secure network project, says IG

DHS rushed secure network project, says IG

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security failed to meet user needs or to conduct enough security testing by rushing development of a secure network for sensitive data, according to a report by the DHS inspector general.
Marcia Savage May 10 2005 7:07PM Security
"Irrelevant" DHS must take action

"Irrelevant" DHS must take action

As it continues to offer little IT security guidance and flails in its leadership role on cyber security issues, the Department of Homeland Security is "almost becoming irrelevant."
Illena Armstrong Apr 4 2005 5:45PM Security
Exodus from DHS gains momentum

Exodus from DHS gains momentum

The exodus from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has continued with two more senior officials leaving.
Barbara Gengler Feb 22 2005 12:46PM 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
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
Report: DHS infosec program needs improvement

Report: DHS infosec program needs improvement

Although the Department of Homeland Security has made some progress with its information security program it still has a long way to go, according to a report released Wednesday by the department’s inspector general.
Marcia Savage Oct 29 2004 9:45PM Security
New bills aim to bolster DHS cybersecurity efforts

New bills aim to bolster DHS cybersecurity efforts

Two new bills would bolster the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity efforts by creating a more prominent position for the country’s cybersecurity chief and creating a federal grant program for universities to provide infosec training.
Marcia Savage Sep 20 2004 11:51PM Security
DHS systems come under fire

DHS systems come under fire

The Department of Homeland Security has come under fire for its lack of a strategic blueprint in managing its IT systems.
Ron Condon Aug 19 2004 5:29PM Security
DHS CISO talks about lessons learned

DHS CISO talks about lessons learned

Since it was formed almost 18 months ago, the Department of Homeland Security has learned some lessons when it comes to information security.
Marcia Savage Jun 30 2004 8:34PM Security
Move over DHS, another alerting service on offer

Move over DHS, another alerting service on offer

About two weeks after the Department of Homeland Security recently announced an improved National Cyber Alert System, St. Bernard Software Inc. has unveiled free alerting services of its own to keep users up to date on the newest Microsoft-based security threats and patches.
Illena Armstrong Feb 13 2004 12:21PM Security

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