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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Sources: Amazon and CIA ink cloud deal
In a move sure to send ripples through the federal IT community, FCW has learned that the CIA has agreed to a cloud computing contract with electronic commerce giant Amazon, worth up to $600 million over 10 years.
Amazon Web Services will help the intelligence agency build a private cloud infrastructure that helps the agency keep up with emerging technologies like big data in a cost-effective manner not possible under the CIA's previous cloud efforts, sources told FCW.
Amazon officials would not confirm the existence of the contract, and a CIA spokesperson likewise declined to comment on the matter.
"As a general rule, the CIA does not publicly disclose details of our contracts, the identities of our contractors, the contract values, or the scope of work," a CIA spokesperson told FCW.
More:
fcw.com/articles/2013/03/18/amazon-cia-cloud.aspx
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
DCAA gets its own bad review
The Defense Contract Audit Agency got a bit of a slap from the Defense Department's inspector general.
DCAA audits are the bane of many contractors existence because they are seen as nitpicking and slow. It takes years for some audits to be closed. One executive told me that he has audits just now being closed from 2007.
The inspector general looked at 50 cases from fiscal 2010, and found deficiencies in 37 of them; in fact, the IG is recommending that some reports be rescinded, or have supplemental information added to them.
More:
http://washingtontechnology.com/blogs/editors-notebook/2013/03/dcaa-audit-review.aspx
Monday, March 11, 2013
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Sunday, March 10, 2013
Is BYOD helping or hurting your company’s productivity?
In 2012, any remaining arguments against BYOD were seemingly put to rest, and the practice of "bring your own device" to work gained broad acceptance.
Most companies approving a BYOD policy consider it a win-win situation — at least at first. Employees are free to use their favorite devices, and can seamlessly integrate their professional and personal digital worlds. Companies save some money and enjoy a productivity boost since employees tend to stay more connected to their jobs when they're using their own devices.
More:
http://venturebeat.com/2013/03/10/it-byod-productivity/
Friday, March 8, 2013
About ISSA - Information Systems Security Association
Developing and Connecting Cybersecurity Leaders Globally.
ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure.
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members. Join today.
Goals
The primary goal of the ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information resources. The ISSA facilitates interaction and education to create a more successful environment for global information systems security and for the professionals involved. Members include practitioners at all levels of the security field in a broad range of industries such as communications, education, healthcare, manufacturing, financial, and government.
ISSA is dedicated to providing the following services to the information security community
- Promote the education and expand the knowledge and skills of its members in the interrelated fields of information systems security and information data processing
- Encourage a free exchange of information security techniques, approaches, and problem solving by its members
- Provide communication to keep members abreast of current events in information processing and security, providing benefits to them and their employers
- Communicate to management, and to systems and information processing professionals the importance of establishing controls necessary to ensure the secure organization and utilization of information processing resources
Activities
- Organize and provide international conferences, local chapter meetings and seminars that offer educational programs, training and valuable networking opportunities
- Provide access to information through the ISSA Website as well as online E-Newsletters and in the monthly ISSA Journal
- Earn CPE credits by attending chapter meetings, ISSA Web Conferences, subscribing to the ISSA Journal or serving as a chapter or international council leader
- Offer opportunities for members to volunteer by joining committees, which provide leadership opportunities in the security industry
- Enhance professional stature and advance the profession by sharing your expertise as a event speaker or contributor to the ISSA Journal
More:
http://www.issa.org/?page=AboutISSAInfraGard - Public Private Partnership -Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
InfraGard is an information sharing and analysis effort serving the interests and combining the knowledge base of a wide range of members. At its most basic level, InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the private sector. InfraGard is an association of individuals, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement agencies, and other participants dedicated to sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the United States.InfraGard Chapters are geographically linked with FBI Field Office territories. Learn more about InfraGard
More:
https://www.infragard.net/Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Venezuelan Leader Chávez Dies After Cancer Battle
CARACAS, Venezuela—Hugo Chávez, a former tank commander turned populist politician who used Venezuela's oil riches to pursue his vision of socialism and challenge the U.S., died Tuesday from complications related to cancer. He was 58 years old.
With Mr. Chavéz just months into his fourth term, his death plunged Venezuela into political uncertainty. Vice President Nicolás Maduro will succeed Mr. Chávez as interim president, but must hold a new election within 30 days, according to the constitution.
http://m.wsj.com/articles/a/SB10001424052970203458604577265460960140008?mg=reno64-wsjpwnieexpress/Raspberry-Pwn · GitHub
_____ ___ _ ___ ___ _____ _____ ___ ___ ___ ___ | _ \ \ / / \| |_ _| __| | __\ \/ / _ \ _ \ __/ __/ __| | _/\ \/\/ /| .` || || _| | _| > <| _/ / _|\__ \__ \ |_| \_/\_/ |_|\_|___|___| |___/_/\_\_| |_|_\___|___/___/ Raspberry Pwn : A Raspberry Pi pentesting suite by Pwnie Express (pwnieexpress.com)
Release 0.2 (December 2012)
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Veterans Seen as Suffering as U.S. Scraps Health-Records System
Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- The Pentagon and Department of Veterans Affairs may let veterans care fall through the cracks by scrapping a plan to build a joint health-records system, U.S. lawmakers said.
Last year, then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta pledged to "meet or beat" a 2017 deadline to integrate the two agencies' networks, one for troops and the other for veterans.
The agencies instead this month scrubbed their plan because of cost and time concerns, and said they will integrate the data without building a new system. The move may hurt veterans struggling to access military medical records and seeking compensation for injuries, said Representative Jeff Miller, chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs.
Samsung Increases Business Security Features of Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S4 via SAFE with Knox
http://m.ibtimes.co.uk/samsung-increases-business-security-features-galaxy-s3-439885.html
The Samsung Galaxy experience is no longer confined to the fun realm. With the introduction of Samsung SAFE with Knox, the South Korean firm offers secured productivity moments for Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 users.
The new security suite is geared for S3 and Note 2 deployment and will allow owners of the flagship handsets to "switch between their business and personal lives without switching phones," Gotta Be Mobile said in a report.
Clearly, Samsung's agenda is to encroach on the territory previously ruled by BlackBerry and now considered an Apple turf.
More:http://m.ibtimes.co.uk/samsung-increases-business-security-features-galaxy-s3-439885.html
This one looks interesting - Sassy App Punishes You When You're Being Lazy
Take heed, procrastinators: A new apprewards and punishes users based on how many items they check off on their to-do lists.
Promoted as "the world's first to-do list with a personality," Carrot aims to encourage productivity, but is more entertaining than motivating.
Each time users complete a task, they are rewarded with points, which they can later redeem for prizes (including gifts, compliments, jokes and quotes). In response, Carrot — represented on-screen by a blue dot — stays happy.
But when users fail to get things done — watch out. Carrot turns red, evoking the creepy aura of HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey. As the description says on Apple's App Store: "You do not want to make Carrot upset."
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Yahoo Responds to Controversy Over Work-at-Home Ban
As much as I like telework, I believe it should be used sparingly and only with clear tasks and assignments. Too often it is abused.
I think this says it nicely:
To become the absolute best place to work, communication and collaboration will be important, so we need to be working side-by-side. That is why it is critical that we are all present in our offices. Some of the best decisions and insights come from hallway and cafeteria discussions, meeting new people, and impromptu team meetings. Speed and quality are often sacrificed when we work from home. We need to be one Yahoo! (Insert you organization name here), and that starts with physically being together.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
59% of the 'Tuna' Americans Eat Is Not Tuna - Atlantic Mobile
Nonprofit ocean protection group Oceana took 1,215 samples of fish from across the United States and genetically tested them in order to bring us the following astonishing facts:
- 59% of the fish labeled "tuna" sold at restaurants and grocery stores in the US is not tuna.
- Sushi restaurants were far more likely to mislabel their fish than grocery stores or other restaurants.
What's for dinner at your local sushi joint? Pretty much anything but what's on the menu.
- In Chicago, Austin, New York, and Washington DC, every single sushi restaurant sampled sold mislabeled tuna.
- 84% of fish samples labeled "white tuna" were actually escolar, a fish that can cause prolonged, uncontrollable, oily anal leakage.
Meet ownCloud 5, The Open Source Dropbox
ownCloud is a free software suite, written in PHP, that provides file storage, synchronization, and sharing. It provides the same basic features of Dropbox or Box.net. It also provides a whole lot more.
ownCloud was started three years ago when Frank Karlitschek wanted a free software alternative to proprietary solutions. In the time since the project has attracted a dedicated group of core contributors, made several significant releases, and is available in 42 languages. It's also spun off a commercial project to drive development of ownCloud for enterprise users.
The core ownCloud offering is file storage and synchronization. You also get optional contacts and calendar synchronization, if you want to use it. As an open source application, you can install it on any computer you control. This means you know how and where your data is stored, something which existing hosted solutions abstract away from you. Individuals and enterprises can install ownCloud on their own hardware, and define access policies according to their own needs.
More:
http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/24/meet-owncloud-5-the-open-source-dropbox
Thursday, February 21, 2013
LMI Awarded $28.5 Million IDIQ to Support Army Deputy Under Secretary - MarketWatch
LMI will lead a diverse, highly qualified team in competing for tasks to support the Deputy Under Secretary of the Army (DUSA) under a $28.5 million multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The scope of work is reflective of LMI's acclaimed expertise in deep analytics and organizational improvement.
Over the course of the contract's three years, LMI will compete for task awards to provide DUSA with advisory and assistance services for improving organizational alignment, performance management, cross-functional decision making, and knowledge and information management.
Former LMIer tasked with “the most distasteful task” of sequestration
Calling it “the most distasteful task” of his four-year tenure,
Pentagon Comptroller Robert Hale on Wednesday outlined the process for
furloughing up to 750,000 civilian Defense Department employees should
looming across-the-board-budget cuts take effect, hours after his
department sent Congress notice that a 45-day furlough clock is now ticking.
Given the need to cut $46 billion, or 9 percent in all 2,500 Pentagon accounts if no new budget law is enacted by March 1, “we feel we don’t have any choice,” Hale told reporters. Reductions in force would be too expensive due to requirements for paying for unused vacation and severance, he added.
More:
http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/02/pentagon-planners-detail-distasteful-sequestration-furloughs/61418/
Calling it “the most distasteful task” of his four-year tenure,
Pentagon Comptroller Robert Hale on Wednesday outlined the process for
furloughing up to 750,000 civilian Defense Department employees should
looming across-the-board-budget cuts take effect, hours after his
department sent Congress notice that a 45-day furlough clock is now ticking.Given the need to cut $46 billion, or 9 percent in all 2,500 Pentagon accounts if no new budget law is enacted by March 1, “we feel we don’t have any choice,” Hale told reporters. Reductions in force would be too expensive due to requirements for paying for unused vacation and severance, he added.
More:
http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/02/pentagon-planners-detail-distasteful-sequestration-furloughs/61418/
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
It's Okay to Open More Than Nine Browser Tabs; Here's How to Easily Manage Them [feedly]
Recently, we had a guest post on why you should never have more than nine browser tabs open, and it was quite controversial—even among some of us on staff. So, here's our counterpoint: it's okay to have a ton of tabs open, you just need a few tricks to keep them all organized.
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Friday, February 15, 2013
ADMIN HORROR: Enable TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 on Windows Server 2008 R2 and IIS 7.5
This is worth looking at...
I would make the changes by hand though.
More:
http://www.adminhorror.com/2011/10/enable-tls-11-and-tls-12-on-windows_1853.html
I would make the changes by hand though.
More:
http://www.adminhorror.com/2011/10/enable-tls-11-and-tls-12-on-windows_1853.html
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