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HP to sell secure version of Linux
News The product marks a departure for computer makers that traditionally have favored partnerships with companies such as Red Hat that sell Linux.
US government mulls an Internet of its own
News The Bush Administration has apparently decided that the Internet isn't secure enough for its needs and has proposed a new network be created to communicate critical government information.
Encrypted cell phone foils eavesdroppers
News A Berlin company has developed a cell phone designed to be impenetrable to eavesdroppers.
US President's budget blueprint enhances cybersecurity
News U.S. President Barack Obama's 2010 budget proposal continues to fund Homeland Security's heavily criticized cybersecurity division, but it also boosts such funding for intelligence.
Tags: Data security, Security Management, Government, Cybersecurity, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, Bush Administration, Hathaway, U.S. President Barack Obama, National Security Agency, U.S. Government
Creating a 'Facebook for spies'
News The CIA, FBI, and National Security Agency are reportedly testing a social-networking site designed for use by analysts within the 16 U.S. intelligence agencies.
Tags: Web 2.0, Web sites, CNN, Security, sensitive information, social networking, Social Networking Site, National Security Agency, agent, Facebook
Report: Problems stymie US cyberspy protection
News Technical and privacy issues are plaguing the U.S. government's work on the overarching system to protect federal computer networks from cyberspies, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Tags: Security implementation/standards, Federal Government, Server platforms, File servers, Hacking, Mobile platforms/communications, U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, U.S. Department Of Justice, Attack, Pentagon
Researcher warns of Android browser vulnerability
News According to reports, a security researcher has identified a flaw in Google's Android platform that could allow keystrokes in the browser to be recorded.
Tags: Browser, Open source, Mobile, Web Browser, Google Inc., Vulnerability, Spokesperson, Flaw, software, T-Mobile
Top 25 'most dangerous' coding errors revealed
News Security organizations, companies and academics have banded together to produce a list of what they consider to be the most critical coding errors.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Firewalls, Hacking, Politics, Defense/military, Apple Inc., Error, Security, SANS Institute, Mitre Corp.
Obama may be able to keep his BlackBerry after all
News There's been plenty of speculation about whether U.S. President Obama will be able to hang on to his beloved BlackBerry, a fixture of the presidential campaign. One report says yes, he can.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Network security, Security Management, Federal Government, State Government, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Windows Mobile, President-elect, State Government, National Security Agency
The Cold War moves to cyberspace
News commentary There are battles being waged online between the United States, China, and Russia.
Tags: Network security, Hacking, Viruses and worms, Security, Cybersecurity, Attack, NATO, software, Russia, China
Obama's new BlackBerry: The NSA's secure PDA?
News RIM's BlackBerry may not be certified by the National Security Agency to handle top-secret material, but a PDA-phone called the Sectera Edge has been. Its operating system: Microsoft Windows Mobile.
Tags: BlackBerry, Mobile/Wireless, Wireless e-mail devices, Politics, RIM BlackBerry, Security, Sectera, Flexispy.com, e-mail, aide
McAfee selling research arm to Sparta
News Security software maker parts with research division, which provides data on IT threats, attacks and vulnerabilities.
Tags: Data security
AT&T defends plan to detect customers' Net piracy
News As it teams with Hollywood and other copyright holders on tools to police unauthorized content, company wants to downplay concerns about how they'll work.
Tags: Piracy
HP to offer secure Linux
News Hewlett-Packard will sell a secure version of Linux, a product that marks a departure for computer makers that traditionally have favored partnerships with companies such as Red Hat that sell Linux.
Red Hat unveils government business unit
News Linux seller is also touting a new seven-year contract with the Department of Energy's national labs.
Tags: Open source
