Cyber
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CyberKroll Sees Increasing Adoption Of Cyber Safeguards In New Forecast
Increased regulatory scrutiny coupled with the fallout over the Snowden affair will help drive increased use of best practices and standards for cyber security, the security and risk mitigation consulting […]
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Cyber
Cyber Insurance Maturing But Gaps Remain For Intellectual Property
With litigation on the rise, the range of coverage options for cyber insurance has expanded. Yet experts believe a gap remains for covering intellectual property (IP) loss or theft. "If […]
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Cyber
Federal Agencies Embracing Use Of Open Source Software Code
Federal agencies that previously relied on expensive, built-to-order software are now following a growing trend to embrace open source code. “Every company in the top 100 government providers uses open […]
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Business/FinancialAkamai To Acquire Cloud-Based Security Solutions Provider Prolexic
Cloud services provider Akamai Technologies, Inc. [AKAM] yesterday said it has agreed to acquire Prolexic Technologies in a $370 million cash deal that would boost is security solutions capabilities and […]
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Cyber
Trust, Information Sharing Top Priorities For New DHS Cyber Official
Building trust with the private sector and improving information sharing are top priorities for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) new chief cybersecurity official. DHS Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity, […]
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Cyber
Industry Supports DoD On Need For New Cyber Safeguards But Implementation Cloudy, AIA Official Says
The defense industry agrees with the Pentagon’s mandate for new cyber security measures aimed at protecting sensitive technical information but the path forward is unclear and industry has more questions […]
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BudgetUnited States, Australia To Deepen Security Ties As U.S. Focuses On Asia-Pacific
The United States and Australia yesterday signed a joint Statement of Principles, reinforcing a common vision and commitment to deepening security ties as in areas such as force posture, cooperation […]
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Air ForceTroubled Air Force Business IT System DEAMS Is Healthy, Fanning Says
A troubled Air Force business information technology (IT) system critical for getting the service on the path to auditability is now “doing pretty well,” the Air Force’s top civilian said […]
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Budget
Defense Official: Long Term Model Critical To Open Systems
The tightening budget environment poses challenges to establishing long-term business plans for procuring and upgrading weapons systems, but doing so is nevertheless increasingly important in the development of open systems, […]
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Cyber
DoD Directs Industry To Employ Cyber Security Measures, Report Network Intrusions
To better protect the massive amounts of unclassified but sensitive technical information generated on defense contracts, the Defense Department this week began mandating that prime and subcontractors provide “adequate security” […]