Tag: Policy
The risk of cyber attacks targeting ships’ satellite navigation is pushing nations to delve back through history and develop back-up systems with roots in World War Two radio technology. Ships use GPS (Global Positioning System) and other similar devices that …
Britons could obtain more control over what happens to personal information under proposals outlined by the government. Citizens will be able to ask for personal data, or information posted when they were children, to be deleted. The proposals are part …
Auditors: Systems at ‘Greater Risk’ Till OPM Properly Implements All Security Requirements Office of Personnel Management Chief Information Officer David DeVries says negative aspects of a Government Accountability Office report on steps OPM is taking to secure its IT paint …
China held a drill on Thursday with internet service providers to practice taking down websites deemed harmful, as the country’s censors tighten control ahead of a sensitive five-yearly political reshuffle set to take place later this year. Internet data centers …
With less than a year to go before the General Data Protection Regulation compliance deadline, many businesses are floundering, while others are embracing data-centric security to fast-track compliance A recent poll of 900 business decision-makers around the world indicates that …
By TIM STARKS With help from Eric Geller, Martin Matishak and Andrew Hanna FLIPPING THE SCRIPT — President Donald Trump’s shock announcement that Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly would take over as his chief of staff, effective today, could do …
President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that prohibits technology that provides access to websites banned in Russia, the government’s website showed on Sunday. The law, already approved by the Duma, the lower house of parliament, will ban the use …
By TIM STARKS With help from Eric Geller and Martin Matishak REPLY HAZY, TRY AGAIN — What once appeared to be a sure thing — easy, bipartisan, bicameral legislation issuing new sanctions against Russia, partly motivated by its digital interference …
What we know so far about the Trump-Russia scandal only suggests more questions—questions Special Counsel Robert Mueller is digging into. THE NEAR-DAILY BARRAGE of news and revelations, big and small, about the Trump campaign and its metastasizing ties to Russia can …
Russian intelligence agents attempted to spy on President Emmanuel Macron’s election campaign earlier this year by creating phony Facebook personas, according to a U.S. congressman and two other people briefed on the effort. About two dozen Facebook accounts were created …
By TIM STARKS With help from Eric Geller and Martin Matishak KASPERSKY BAN MAY MAKE FINAL DEFENSE POLICY BILL — While it could be months before House and Senate lawmakers agree on a final defense policy bill, they are expressing …
EC digital leader says EU must avoid “data nationalisation” after the UK leaves – but also warns EU states The European Union (EU) institutions want data flows between the UK and Europe to continue post-Brexit just as badly as the …
The UK government has announced plans to introduce drone registration and safety awareness courses for owners of the small unmanned aircraft. It will affect anyone who owns a drone which weighs more than 250 grams (8oz). Drone maker DJI said …
China is tightening control over foreign companies’ internet use in a move some worry might disrupt their operations or jeopardize trade secrets as part of a crackdown on technology that allows web surfers to evade Beijing’s online censorship. In a …
STATE DEPARTMENT LOSES TOP CYBER OFFICIAL — The global cybersecurity community is still struggling to process the news that Christopher Painter, the Trump administration’s top cyber diplomat, will leave his State Department job at the end of the month, as …
After months of delay, the Trump administration is finalizing plans to revamp the nation’s military command for defensive and offensive cyber operations in hopes of intensifying America’s ability to wage cyberwar against the Islamic State group and other foes, according …
IG Identifies Office of Personnel Management Problems In Assessing Security The U.S. Office of Personnel Management continues to struggle to ensure the security of its information systems two years after a massive breach that exposed the personal information of some 21.5 million …
Moscow-based security company Kaspersky Lab has denied working with Russian intelligence agencies, following US media and government suspicion. News website Bloomberg said it had seen emails showing Kaspersky had developed tools for Russia’s intelligence agency. And, on Tuesday, the US …
In the rush to skill-up through cyber security training, the IISP warns businesses may go down the wrong track, resulting in a false sense of security Companies should invest wisely in cyber security training, carefully considering the quality and real benefits, advises …
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump appears to be backing away from the idea of working with Russia to create a “cyber security unit” to guard against election hacking. Trump tweeted Sunday morning about discussing such a unit with Russian …
