National Security Strategy: Digital infrastructure protection a 'national security priority'

The Obama administration today released a national security strategy that described the United States' digital infrastructure as a "strategic national asset" that must be protected.

DOD considers shielding private networks

The Defense Department is considering deploying the Einstein network protection systems to private-sector networks to protect the nation's critical infrastructure.

Who is the Cybersecurity Smokey Bear?

A federal cybersecurity official said public service announcement could help make the public more aware of the threat of cyber crimes.

It's official: DOD Cyber Command activated

Army Gen. Keith Alexander, head of the Defense Department's new Cyber Command, formally received his fourth star on May 21.

DARPA plans to SMITE insider enemies

DARPA is looking for technologies to deal with attacks originating from within.

Harris' new cyber center cloaked in secrecy

Harris Corp. is building what it calls the nation’s first cyber integration center to provide government and commercial customers with a unique managed hosting service in a trusted environment.

Are password rules just bad magic?

We still want your ideas for creating and remembering strong passwords, but at least one security consultant thinks it's the wrong approach. Here's why.

Your Web browser's fingerprints can betray you, study finds

The Electronic Frontier Foundation studies the configurations of nearly a half-million browsers and found that the vast majority of them could be uniquely identified, which means they could be tracked without using cookies.

Research and development game-changers for cybersecurity

The Obama administration is trying to take cybersecurity to the next level with an R&D program aimed at producing 'game-changing' technologies.

Harris acquisition bolsters cybersecurity offering

Harris Corp. has announced its intention to acquire SignaCert Inc., a privately held provider of information technology compliance solutions. Financial terms were not reported.

Managing strong passwords: You got a better idea?

The best tip for creating -- and remembering without writing down -- strong passwords wins a prize.

Personal data of reservists, veterans at risk in recent thefts

In separate incidents, thieves stole laptop computers containing personal information on reservists and veterans.

US, Russia kick off talks on IT

Officials from the United States and Russia meet this week on a range of information technology-related topics.

Senate confirms NSA chief as head of Pentagon's new Cyber Command

The Senate has confirmed National Security Agency Director Keith Alexander as head the Defense Department's new Cyber Command.

TASC finds new cybersecurity chief at former parent company

TASC Inc. has hired Larry Strang to head the company’s cybersecurity initiatives. He joins TASC from Northrop Grumman Corp., where he most recently served as vice president and director of its Cybersecurity Group.

Cybersecurity buzz could be a bubble

The cybersecurity market is booming, but how long will that continue?

White House dismisses cyberattack as culprit in Dow Jones plunge

White House Counterterrorism Adviser John Brennan said he has no indication that a cyberattack was behind the Dow's 1,000-point plunge last week.

10 years later, the LoveBug still resonates

The LoveBug, or the ILOVEYOU worm, which appeared in the Philippines on May 5, 2000, and quickly spread to Asia, Europe and the United States, marks its 10th anniversary. It's still considered one of the worst worms of the computer age.

Rockefeller calls for public-private action on cybersecurity

Sen. Jay Rockefeller's cybersecurity bill would promote shared responsibility between government and industry.

Cybersecurity firm scooped up for $25 million

Applied Signal Technology adds to its cybersecurity portfolio with $25 million acquisition of Seismic LLC.