Social networking websites: the next cyber war zone?

WASHINGTON — The Government Accountability Office reported April 12 that federal agencies remain vulnerable to cyber attacks and security breaches because they’ve failed to take the required steps to secure Internet connections and computer systems. Experts say cyber attack could come from anywhere—an individual American or someone overseas, a terrorist group, or a country. But the number of... [Read more]

Social networking technologies are creating potential new challenges for government transparency and security As more agency employees use Twitter, Facebook and similar external sites, officials at all levels of government are reviewing their policies.

Involving local authorities, privacy experts in the quest to share criminal information

WASHINGTON – Law enforcement authorities are using a new program aimed at “connecting the dots” in crime-fighting by streamlining and sharing information across a broad network of states, counties and local jurisdictions. And unlike many other federal data sharing and mining programs, this one enlisted civil liberties experts to ensure privacy protection. Rolled out in three increments in 2008,... [Read more]

WASHINGTON – Law enforcement authorities are using a new program aimed at “connecting the dots” in crime-fighting by streamlining and sharing information across a broad network of states, counties and local jurisdictions. And unlike many other federal data sharing and mining programs, this one enlisted civil liberties experts to ensure privacy protection.
Rolled out in three [...]