"I can say with very little hesitation that the challenge - certainly one of the biggest professional opportunities of my life - was not disappointing," the deputy undersecretary for cybersecurity says of his DHS tenure.
In a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Obama raised concerns about cybersecurity, but his tone with the newly installed leader was not confrontational.
Most people will remember March 13, 2013, as the day Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio ascended to the papacy as Pope Francis. But for those who consider cybersecurity vital for society's well-being, it's an historic date as well.
Malware was spread in unique ways in 2012, particularly through drive-by exploits. In 2013, organizations can expect more exploits targeting social networks, says Adam Kujawa of Malwarebytes.
The Department of Health and Human Services conducts three types of audits or investigations involving privacy and security issues. But preparing for any of these inquiries requires similar steps, experts say.
Cyber Command Commander Gen. Keith Alexander tells a Senate panel that it's vital that Congress enact legislation giving the nation's critical infrastructure owners liability protection so they can share cyberthreat information with the government.
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel sees IT security as a function that can no longer be ignored by the highest officials in federal agencies and departments within the government.
More hackers are attacking payment processors and merchants with enhanced malware to compromise credit and debit card data. What steps can be taken to thwart the threat?
Mobility and privacy: Increasingly, organizations are forced to take actions on these topics. What are the latest legal and regulatory trends? Attorneys David Navetta and Ronald Raether share insights.
As distributed-denial-of-service attacks on banks continue, a U.S. electric utility also reportedly is a DDoS victim. Is this a sign that hacktivists are broadening their targets? Experts offer analysis.
The rhetoric from White House officials and President Obama himself finally provide proof to the long-time claim that cybersecurity is a top administration priority.
A new report claims the Department of Veterans Affairs transmits unencrypted data, including patient records, across unsecured networks. But the VA offers a different assessment.
Phishers now shield malicious code behind the guise of legitimate digital certificates. How can organizations ensure they don't fall victim to these attacks? Jerome Segura of Malwarebytes offers tips.
The Obama administration is calling on the Chinese government to take serious steps to halt cyber-intrusions emanating from China that have resulted in the theft of intellectual property from American companies.
DDoS attacks on banks have returned, and the attackers are changing their tactics. How must organizations change the way they defend against DDoS? Carlos Morales of Arbor Networks shares strategies.
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