More cyberattacks reported; RSA tokens likely involved
Two more defense contractors reportedly have been the victims of attacks similar to the breach at Lockheed Martin Corp., and RSA SecurID tokens are believed to be compromised.
Lockheed hit by cyber attack
Despite the severity of the attack, Lockheed Martin and the Defense Department say that little damage was done.
Raytheon gets Air Force order for secure communications units
Raytheon Co. will supply the Air Force with almost 2,000 additional encrypted communications systems that will cost the military branch $20.7 million.
Northrop gains $141M follow-on award for DOD ID system
Northrop Grumman Corp. has been awarded a follow-on task order by the Defense Department valued at up to $141 million to continue developing an automated identification system to be used to spot suspected threats to U.S. national security.
4 contractors unveil path to trusted digital ID credentials
A quartet of contractors is combining their IT know-how to work on an initiative designed to protect the nation's infrastructure and further secure digital identification credentials.
Nothing wussy about moderate security
"There is nothing wussy about moderate," Robert Williams, president of Clear Government Solutions said at a recent briefing on cloud computing in the government in Washington, D.C.
DOD revises cyber budget upward by $1 billion
To buoy network security adequately, the Defense Department is requesting another $1 billion to cover activities previously left out.
IBM, Juniper launch mobile security team
Juniper brings its technology and IBM its man-power and might to bring mobile security options to the enterprise.
OPM's security clearance reformer retires
Kathy Dillaman, the Office of Personnel Management official in charge of reforming the security clearance process, retired Monday after 35 years of government service, Federal Times reports.
Contractor gets prison time for hacking TSA terrorist screening database
After finding out his five-year stint at the TSA had come to a close, TSA contractor James Duchak took out his dismay by messing with the terrorist screening database.
CSC takes on immigrant visa support services in Mexico
Computer Sciences Corp. will help secure the U.S.-Mexico border as a result of a new six-year, $115 million State Department task order that calls for non-immigrant visa support services in Mexico.
Apptis to build new State Department security system
Apptis Inc. will provide software and solutions engineering services to the State Department under a two-year Security Information Management System contract worth $8 million.
GSA may recompete HSPD-12 contract
Violations of procurement policies revealed in an IG report could lead to a new competition for a services contract at GSA.
Raytheon to outfit LA sheriffs with new mobile computers
Raytheon Co. will build a mobile data computer system for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department under a contract worth $19.9 million.
Officials hope new codes will sharpen procurement data reporting
Agencies may have to develop a unique identifier for their contracts and orders under a proposal meant to improve the quality of federal procurement data.
Northrop teams with Air Force to pump up HART
Northrop Grumman Corp. will help the Air Force further develop its net-centric architecture system that enhances warfighters’ awareness of the battlefield environment under a four-year, $46.3 million contract.
Stanley wins pair of DOD forensic support contracts
Stanley Inc. has won two Defense Department contracts for biometrics assistance and operational support worth a combined $8 million to support the U.S. Army Intelligence Center Language Technology Office at Fort Huachuca, Ariz.
How Elmer Fudd can improve your password security
FCW cartoonist John Klossner suggests some novel ways to come up with hack-proof computer passwords.
Security-cleared job seekers have new social network
The Cleared Network gives people with security clearances a chance to take advantage of social networking's perks.
The urgency behind solving the cyber identity problem
White House Cyber Coordinator Howard Schmidt explains what's behind the Obama administration's push to improve how people and systems are identified in cyberspace.
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