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DHS should lose cybersecurity authority, experts say

A group of security industry experts and government officials recommended on Tuesday that cybersecurity authority inside the federal government be taken away from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and moved back to the White House as soon as possible.

Group: US DHS should lose its cybersecurity authority

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been ineffective in coordinating government cybersecurity efforts and should be stripped of its authority in the area, members of a private cybersecurity task force told members of the U.S. Congress.

Next president will need to make cybersecurity a priority, experts say

In an election season dominated by concerns over the economy and the war in Iraq, cybersecurity hasn't exactly been a top issue for the candidates or voters.

Next president will need to make cybersecurity a priority, experts say

In an election season dominated by concerns over the economy and the war in Iraq, cybersecurity hasn't exactly been a top issue for the candidates or voters.

Experts Say U.S. Fish in Russian Waters

Fishery experts say warmer waters are driving valuable stocks of Alaskan pollack further up the Bering Sea toward the nets of Russian fishing boats.

Experts urge overhaul in cybersecurity management

A commission of policy experts last week told lawmakers that the nation’s infrastructure remains highly vulnerable to a cyberattack and it has no confidence in the Homeland Security Department’s ability to oversee the government’s cybersecurity strategy.

Chertoff Describes DHS Cybersecurity Activities

Recent attacks on the cybersecurity infrastructure of other nations have prompted the United States to improve its own cybersecurity protections under a presidential directive issued in January, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff told a bloggers' roundtable Wednesday.

Wall St. Bailout Could Gut Science Funding, Experts Say

The U.S. Congress today rejected a $700-billion bailout plan for the financial sector that experts say could have decimated science funding if it had passed.

Cybersecurity: Users, other groups must work together

Individual Internet users, businesses, the government, and tech vendors all need to focus more on cybersecurity and be aware of the dangers, a group of cybersecurity experts said Thursday. The Internet is vulnerable at multiple levels, and each of those groups play a part in protecting cyberspace, said Steve DelBianco, executive director of NetChoice, an e-commerce trade group.

Cybersecurity: Users, other groups must work together

Individual Internet users, businesses, the government and tech vendors all need to focus more on cybersecurity and be aware of the dangers, a group of cybersecurity experts said Thursday.

Cybersecurity: Users, Other Groups Must Work Together

Individual Internet users, businesses, the government and tech vendors all need to focus more on cybersecurity and be aware of the dangers, a group of cybersecurity experts said Thursday.

Cybersecurity: Users, other groups must work together

Individual Internet users, businesses, the government and tech vendors all need to focus more on cybersecurity and be aware of the dangers, a group of cybersecurity experts said Thursday.

Panel calls for DHS to lose leadership role in U.S. cybersecurity

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Lawmakers heard calls Tuesday for the Department of Homeland Security to be stripped of its lead responsibility for protecting U.S. computer networks.

FISMA 2.0 bill will strengthen cybersecurity, experts say

A bill under consideration in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee would elevate information security governmentwide by requiring agencies to continuously monitor and measure critical criteria.

FISMA 2.0 bill will strengthen cybersecurity, experts say

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Gov't Should Provide Cybersecurity Incentives

President-elect Barack Obama needs to take a new approach to cybersecurity, with government providing incentives for private businesses to adopt security measures, a cybersecurity group said. The Internet Security Alliance (ISA), a cybersecurity advocacy group, called on Obama to abandon the voluntary approach advocated by President George Bush's administration during the last eight years. "The voluntary partnership model of the Bush administration did not work adequately," said Larry Clinton, ISA's president. "However, a centralized set of regulatory mandates will not meet this international and quickly evolving problem, and might even be counter productive."

Kepware partners with Industrial Defender for cybersecurity

Portland, Maine– Kepware Technologies has partnered industrial automation systems vendor Industrial Defender to deliver comprehensive, integrated cybersecurity technology for use with KEPServerEX. In joining the company’s Industrial Defender Enabled Partner Program, Kepware will strengthen the cybersecurity posture of its automation control system technology by delivering functionality to monitor, alert and defend automation systems from compromise due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities and attacks.

Museum of Islamic Art appoint Qatar Financial Center Authority as Strategic Financial Partner

Museum of Islamic ArtQatar’s new Museum of Islamic Art, the flagship project of the Qatar Museums Authority, has signed a partnership agreement with the Qatar Financial Center (QFC) Authority which sees the Authority become the Museum’s Strategic Financial Partner for a 3-year period starting 1 January 2009.

DHS cybersecurity boss fights back against critics

The man in charge of running the Department of Homeland Security's cybersecurity efforts has defended its efforts in the face of congressional criticism.

Experts say in time, Web won't be political weapon

Democrat Joe Moody may be among the first -- and he won't be the last -- political candidates whose online musings return to haunt him, political experts said this week.

Experts: Next President Must Make Cybersecurity a Priority

In an election season dominated by concerns over the economy and the war in Iraq, cybersecurity hasn't exactly been a top issue for the candidates or voters.

EBay's classifieds goal ambitious, experts say

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - EBay (EBAY.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) plans a major expansion of its fast-growing U.S. web classifieds unit, but experts doubt it can overtake well-loved rival Craigslist and build a viable business as its online auctions slow.

Challenges ahead for Islamic banking

Bahrain is set to host top experts, government officials, regulators, shariah experts at the Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions and World Bank Annual Conference 2008, which opens on November 10. Ahead of the conference experts say regulations and supervision of the Islamic financial institutions are among the key challenges for industry players.

Google adding voice search to iPhone

Google's voice search on the iPhone may be revolutionary, artificial intelligence experts say.Google's voice search on the iPhone may be revolutionary, artificial intelligence experts say.

Even big brands overlook a good online customer experience, experts say

Providing a good online customer experience requires checking the many ways retailers connect with their customers—including in e-mail and search marketing as well as through online merchandising—but it`s a chore that even many major brands fail to do, experts said during a panel discussion at Shop.org this week.

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