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NIST security controls update addresses privacy, mobile, cloud
A draft update (.pdf) to the principal catalog of security controls used by federal agencies for the first time couples privacy controls with security controls, introduces mobile-specific controls,...
Agencies must post data online, pronto
President Obama's transparency agenda just got a jolt of caffeine. The White House released a series of mandates on Tuesday requiring federal agencies to post three "high-value" data sets on
NIST drafts cybersecurity guidance
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is working on a plan for government agencies to adopt a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. NIST is planning to issue its cybersecurity
Agencies required to measure transparency results
The White House is getting ready to issue an order likely to focus every agency on results as they strive for transparency. Aliya Sternstein of nextgov.com reported on Monday that every agency will
Feds to disclose cloud plans
The White House is set to unveil its plans this week to make cloud computing services available to federal agencies. Vivek Kundra, the federal government's chief information officer, is expected to
DHS: Protect mission-critical operations first
The Department of Homeland Security is recommending that agencies prioritize their information security requirements to make sure mission-critical operations are protected first. Homeland Security
Are NIST cybersecurity guidelines too tame?
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a new set of guidelines for non classified data at civilian agencies, but experts say it falls short of what's needed to protect
Government wastes $440 million on printing
The information technology revolution was once hailed as the beginning of a paperless office. Everything would be stored and transmitted on computer, offices would go green, and we would save the
Survey: Feds avoid virtualization
Federal agencies have been ignoring virtualization, although IT managers know it's a good idea, according to a new survey by CDW Government Inc. The reason: lack of money. The IT managers said the
Civil servants in driver's seat for stimulus plan
Civil servants will play a pivotal role in making sure President Obama's $787 billion stimulus plan works and the money flows fast enough to boost the economy. The Washington Post reported on Monday
