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FBI: No Internet-connected system is impervious to cybercrime
With the right resources, cybercriminals can "penetrate any system that is accessible directly from the Internet," said Gordon Snow, assistant director of the FBI's cyber division. As such,
Commission report: American reliance on Chinese telecoms poses security concern
China's technology industry has become a "de facto part of the American communications industry landscape," and this growing influence may have potential national security implications for government
FCC outlines cybersecurity best practices for ISPs
Remotely controlled botnets threaten end users, users connected to infected users and Internet service providers. Unfortunately, perpetrator catch rates are very low, and remediation tools are
Schmidt outlines goals for cyber policymaking
Cyber Czar Howard Schmidt said four guiding principals lie behind White House Internet policymaking: Deterrence, resilience, privacy and partnerships. Schmidt spoke Dec. 6 at an event hosted by the
DoJ: Cyber snooping doesn't invade Fed worker privacy
An Obama administration effort to prevent cyberattacks by monitoring federal Internet traffic does not violate the privacy rights of government employees, or those with whom they communicate,
Hack attacks underscore urgent need for defense
The attacks this month on federal websites are a stark reminder that government networks are vulnerable, despite the firewalls and other security measures in place. There are several moves that the
CIOs gain clout, but federal security a big challenge
A new survey of federal chief information security officers (CISOs) found a mixed picture when it comes to protecting government networks. The International Information Systems Security Certification
