Killing passwords and encrypting data — what’s taking the government so long?
Good cyber hygiene isn't enough — people make mistakes. So in the wake of the OPM hack, senior government officials are finally talking about changing the approach…
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OPM hack may have compromised all federal employee data, union says
A major government worker union says the cyber attack against the Office of Personnel Management may be much worse than initially reported.
McAfee Public Sector Summit Sheds Light on Security Issues
There are many numbers thrown about in the cybersecurity world to try to encapsulate the scale of the problem, but maybe this from McAfee Director of Security…
White House launches botnet attack group
Botnets beware. The White House launched a new initiative Wednesday to combat botnets by creating a public-private partnership between the between the White House Cybersecurity Office and…
FedMentor of the week: Howard Schmidt
White House Special Assistant and Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt is our FedMentor of the week!
FedMentor of the week: Howard Schmidt
White House Special Assistant and Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt is our FedMentor of the week!
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Schmidt: energy cyber initiative shows promise
The White House Electricity Sector Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model initiative is showing encouraging results as a tool to evaluate and strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and enable utilities to…
White House Cyber Czar Schmidt to Retire
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt will retire at the end of the month to spend more time with his family and pursue teaching opportunities, the Washington…
White House Cyber Czar Schmidt to Retire
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt will retire at the end of the month to spend more time with his family and pursue teaching opportunities, the Washington…
Schmidt on Top Priorities, Economic Role of Cybersecurity (VIDEO)
White House Special Assistant and Cybersecurity Coordinator Howard Schmidt discusses his current priorities and the role of cybersecurity in the economy with FedScoopTV.