FBI chief calls for public-private detente on encryption
Christopher Wray sees bureau's investigative work hindered by unbreakable encryption, but hopes to find a middle ground.
Kenneth Corbin | 08 Mar | Read more
Stories by Kenneth Corbin
How DOT CIO discovered a network compromised by shadow IT
Finding of hundreds of pieces of unauthorized networking equipment, including many off-the-shelf consumer-grade devices, compelled the Department of Transportation CIO to alert department leadership and launch a rearchitecture of the network.
Kenneth Corbin | 23 Feb | Read more
IoT attacks could bring real-world damage
Cyber experts warn that lax security of billions of new networked internet of things devices will create a target-rich environment that could have devastating consequences.
Kenneth Corbin | 19 Nov | Read more
McCain opposes splitting NSA and Cyber Command
Chair of Senate Armed Services Committee objects to administration's proposal to decouple spy agency from military cyber warfare unit, threatens to block NSA nominee.
Kenneth Corbin | 15 Sep | Read more
Human error biggest risk to health IT
Military health official warns that cyber hygiene falls short in health IT. Healthcare data breaches have hit more than nine out of 10 organizations in the field.
Kenneth Corbin | 03 Jun | Read more
Why CIOs need to be proactive not reactive to cybersecurity threats
Security executives urge firms not to lose focus on prevention. They advise developing a holistic plan for IT and business units to fight cybersecurity together.
Kenneth Corbin | 02 Mar | Read more
Business leaders struggle with cloud, big data and IoT security
New survey of enterprise leaders highlights concerns over security in new IT architectures as sensitive data moves to cloud, big data and IoT environments.
Kenneth Corbin | 26 Feb | Read more
White-hat hackers key to securing connected cars
Federal regulator warns of security and privacy risks in connected cars, calling on manufacturers to partner with white-hat hackers to seek out flaws and vulnerabilities.
Kenneth Corbin | 13 Feb | Read more
Identity theft victim? This site helps you reclaim your life
A revamped government website will offer consumers personalized, step-by-step guidance to reclaim their identities and untangle compromised accounts.
Kenneth Corbin | 30 Jan | Read more
Government CIOs and CISOs under siege by insider threats
As the Office of Management and Budget rolls out a framework to help agencies advance their cybersecurity posture, a new report highlights pervasive vulnerabilities from insiders.
Kenneth Corbin | 09 Nov | Read more
Why startup leaders need to set the tone for security
Amid new calls from federal authorities for prioritizing security in tech startups, industry experts stress the importance of having firm leaders set a cultural tone.
Kenneth Corbin | 16 Sep | Read more
Tech startups need to get serious about security
Federal Trade Commission chair takes her message about security by design to the Bay Area, urging young companies not to let the rush to market overshadow critical consumer protections.
Kenneth Corbin | 10 Sep | Read more
How OPM data breach could have been prevented
The recently disclosed data breach at the U.S. government's Office of Personnel Management follows a long history of lax security at the agency, according to the inspector general's office.
Kenneth Corbin | 14 Jul | Read more
Corporate culture hinders cyber insurance buy-in
The relatively new field of cyber insurance offers a potentially valuable shield from the financial toll that a data breach can visit on a company, but that market is held back by a lack of information about the threat landscape and a culture in many firms that too often marginalizes cyber issues, a senior government official warns.
Kenneth Corbin | 19 Mar | Read more
Retail CIOs Focus on Data Security, Digital Innovation
In the wake of widely publicized breaches at firms like Target and Home Depot, retail CIOs are nearly unanimous in naming data security as one of their top priorities for 2015, according to a new survey.
Kenneth Corbin | 21 Feb | Read more