Here are the top cyber news and stories of the day. Copyright Chief Urges Congress to Produce ‘Next Great Copyright Act’ – “Register of Copyrights Maria Pallante told a House congressional subcommittee Wednesday that everything from anticircumvention provisions and fair use to length of copyright and performance royalties should be on the table.” US trademark [...]
Amazon Snags $600M from CIA for Cloud Services, House committee approves FITARA, FISMA update and more
March 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
DHS Cybersecurity Goals, US looks hard at China over cyber-espionage and more
February 1, 2013 By 1 Comment
Here are the top cyber news and stories of the day. OMB releases IT accessibility guidance – OMB CIO Steven Van Roekel released a memo with 11 goals to ensure section 508 compliance for technology. Section 508 compliance makes technology available to everyone, without regard for physical limitations. Section 508 compliance is often a hidden [...]
Cyber Priorities Trump All, Networx is turning out to be a Dud and more
November 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here are the top cyber news and stories of the day. Cyber Priorities Still Trump Big Data, Cloud And Mobile, Study Finds - A recent government-wide study by Lockheed Martin has found that the priority level to agency of these huge trends pale in comparison to the simple need to secure the networks. 85% of respondents [...]
Monitoring Algae With Satellites, Justice May Take Action Against Facilities Used In Cyber Attacks, and More
July 25, 2012 By 1 Comment
Here is today’s federal cybersecurity and information technology news: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is using satellite imagery to monitor harmful algae blooms in Lake Erie’s western basin as part of a new pilot program. More here. The Department of Justice may put cybersecurity experts into department offices to take legal action against computer facilities used in [...]
The Defense Department Cloud Computing Strategy, Homeland Security Iris Scans, and More
July 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here is today’s federal cybersecurity and information technology news: The Department of Defense has released its Cloud Computing Strategy for transitioning to cloud services. More here. The Department of Homeland Security is exploring biometrics such as iris and facial scans for uses from law enforcement to the Trusted Traveler Program. More here. The Department of [...]
The Cost of Cyber Espionage, Wireless Emergency Alerts, and More
June 29, 2012 By 1 Comment
Here is today’s federal cybersecurity and information technology news: C. Frank Figliuzzi, head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s counterintelligence division, told congress that foreign hacking and corporate spying against American companies is on the rise, with $13 billion in losses from corporate espionage this year. More here. The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General has found [...]
