Information Security


DARPA tries to know when to hold 'em

DARPA is opening the door for applicants to design solutions with the assumption that most systems and networks have already been compromised.

William Jackson

DOD's response could be driving traffic to WikiLeaks

Traffic data shows that government briefings and other activities could be driving traffic to the controversial WikiLeaks site that leaked documents about the war in Afghanistan.

Panel: U.S. lacks legal framework to fight in cyberspace

A panel of experts said the lack of clear policies and legal framework for waging cyber war could hinder the nation in defending itself and waging war in the new military domain of cyberspace.

Gates orders increased data sharing to protect military families

Defense Secretary Gates orders more information sharing between services, government agencies and law enforcement to prevent future Fort Hood style attacks.

DISA prepares for new contracts, new responsibilities

The latest contracting activities, including a host-based security system, underscore the agency’s growing portfolio of responsibilities.

GPS devices could put American soldiers at risk

Geotags in smart phones and cameras with GPS receivers, and a malware program that uploads a user's location every 15 minutes, are two examples of the potential, often unseen, threats from compromised devices.

How to gain strategic advantage over cyber threats

We need to leap-frog the global state of the security industry and create the next generation of security products to achieve strategic cyber advantage, writes Kevin Coleman of the Technolytics Institute.

Army builds major biometrics repository

Army Col. Ted Jennings, project manager for DOD biometrics, discusses the challenges of building a central repository and ways biometrics are being used to protect local populations and coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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