IT Security
Even as the government cracks down on illegal hackers, enhances its own network security and encourages the public and private sectors to beef up their own computer security, threats from a malicious virus, spam, worms and other malware continue to challenge an organization's firewall and its other IT security protections.
FBI: Internet crime dollar losses hit record
April 15th, 2008
According to the FBI’s most recent report on the state of cyber crime, released April 3, the number of incidents may have decreased, but their dollar value has soared.
Symantec: Hackers target government confidential info
April 10th, 2008
Government agencies suffered fully 60 percent of all reported data breaches involving identity theft last year, according to a new cyber security report issued by Symantec Corp.
Managing the migration from analog to IP
April 4th, 2008
Much has been written about the migration from conventional analog video surveillance systems to an IP networked based platform. Depending upon specific system requirements, both analog and IP systems have advantages, and in-between there is the alternative of a hybrid system which can deliver the best of both worlds, while providing the flexibility to enhance or expand your system as the need arises. But, there are many additional criteria to consider before a decision can be made when designing and building a new system or upgrading an existing system.
GAO dismisses protest of smart card contract to GD
March 24th, 2008
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has rejected a protest lodged last January by a small security systems supplier against the award of a contract by the Government Printing Office to General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. to install equipment that can issue smart card identification credentials.
DHS IG to harden network with IBM’s Internet Scanner
March 19th, 2008
The Inspector General’s office within DHS is planning to procure IBM software known as the Internet Scanner which can identify weak spots in the office’s cyber network.
New "PREDICT" database to aid cyber security researchers
March 14th, 2008
The science and technology directorate of DHS is establishing a new database of network security operational information, which is nicknamed PREDICT, that authorized IT security researchers in the U.S. can use to develop new models, technologies and products to safeguard cyber space.
Survey: IT execs fear outsource security risks
March 12th, 2008
Executives and managers of IT departments fear the trend to make corporate and government networks more accessible to remote workers and a range of external users has increased the threat of data leaks, malicious content and hacking.
Cyber Storm II kicks off: Prepping for disaster, practice makes perfect
March 10th, 2008
Sometime this evening, in the still of the night, an incident will occur in Australia. It will cause government and private security officials on three continents to scramble. A potential terrorist cyber attack will be underway.
