Change 2 to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual will require companies working with classified government information to create a full insider threat program. Despite that burden, it should be embraced in these troubling times.
Publications
21st Century Tech Column: Body Cams in Miami-Dade
It’s a sad fact that relationships between police and the communities they serve are, in some parts of the country, at an all-time low. The Miami-Dade County Police Department is attempting to change that by using some interesting new technology to reach out to the community it serves.
Is it too late to secure the Internet of Things?
A lot of attention has been given lately to the security in the Internet of Things. Unfortunately, there is already a widely installed base of vulnerable hardware and software that is being exploited for attacks. Are we doomed to another losing game of catch-up?
Tenable Security Blog – Defending the Defenders: USS Zumwalt
On October 15, 2016, the naval commissioning ceremony for the USS Zumwalt will take place in the Port of Baltimore. The USS Zumwalt is not only the newest ship in the U.S. Navy, it represents a new class of warship that takes naval technology to a new level.
TWB / NextGov Exclusive: Former NSA Director Calls Snowden Movie Grossly Inaccurate
People looking for a historical thriller in the new Oliver Stone movie Snowden may be disappointed. Chris Inglis, who was the Deputy Director of the NSA during the incident, calls the film grossly inaccurate in an exclusive interview with TWB author John Breeden II for NextGov.
Microsoft HoloLens Review – Bridging The Gap Between AR And VR
Microsoft has a long tradition of spicing up relatively dull product announcements with compelling tech demos, and the Windows 10 announcement was no exception. The software giant used the opportunity to create a fair amount of buzz about the HoloLens, a futuristic headset that offers a glimpse into the future of Augmented Reality (AR). However, … Continue reading Microsoft HoloLens Review – Bridging The Gap Between AR And VR
New Standards for Sharing Cyberthreat Information
Standards are being published for creating new private sector Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations. Will these ISAOs be the tools we need to improve the nation’s cybersecurity?
Boosting Document Automation with Cloud and Platform Development
Few technologies are more vital to the bottom line of a modern business than document automation. Document automation’s universal application, speed of accessibility and ease of use can make or break a company of any size. It can mean the difference in financial run rates within sales forecasts, and prove vital to a legal department’s … Continue reading Boosting Document Automation with Cloud and Platform Development
Cybersecurity In The Obama Era
On February 9, President Barack Obama announced the Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP), which he described as the capstone of more than seven years of determined effort by his administration. The plan builds upon lessons learned from cybersecurity trends, threats, and intrusions. The plan also directs the federal government to take new action and pave … Continue reading Cybersecurity In The Obama Era
The same old story: Security vs. Functionality
Despite years of rising concern over cybersecurity risk, the old conflict between operations and security remains the number one challenge for federal agency CISOs. Agencies must do a better job of building risk management into operational decisions.