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Guidelines to standardize network security controls
Recommendations will include shifting resources from certifying and accrediting systems to fixing known vulnerabilities in an effort to better secure federal networks. 11/21/08 4:56 pm EST

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Defense bans use of removable storage devices
Ban could be the result of a virus from the nonclassified network moving to the Pentagon's classified system via a thumb drive.   11/21/08 4:17 pm EST

Vendors might have to vouch for product authenticity
Industry views rule to crack down on counterfeit equipment and software as too burdensome.   11/21/08 11:01 am EST

Homeland Security criticized for lax oversight of programs worth billions   11/21/08 2:53 pm EST

New guidelines push agencies to build in IT security controls upfront   11/21/08 2:45 pm EST

Defense finds wikis a boon during crises   11/20/08 2:51 pm EST

Homeland Security: Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility   11/20/08 6:26 pm EST

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Smuggled cellphones flourish in prisons
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11/21/08 6:44 pm EST

Verizon staff viewed Obama's account without authorization
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11/21/08 6:40 pm EST

Obama's choice for DHS could flame tech visa battle
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11/21/08 6:39 pm EST

China targets U.S. computers for espionage, report warns
InformationWeek
11/21/08 6:41 pm EST

Boston launches flu shot tracking
The Boston Globe
11/21/08 6:42 pm EST

Symantec sees rise in USB-based malware after Army ban
eWeek
11/21/08 6:42 pm EST

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by Allan Holmes - 11/19/08 5:09 pm EST

Feds May Want Vendors to Vouch
by Gautham Nagesh - 11/19/08 4:47 pm EST

CACI Hires Former FBI CIO
by Allan Holmes - 11/18/08 9:38 am EST

What If We're All the CTO?
by Anne Laurent - 11/17/08 3:32 pm EST

What should the CTO do?
by Gautham Nagesh - 11/14/08 9:48 am EST

Former Feds Mentioned as Possible Federal CTO
by Allan Holmes - 11/13/08 5:03 pm EST

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