A standards guide on how to use algorithms across government. …read more Source:: Open Source S
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DHS CISA tells government agencies to patch Windows Server DNS bug within 24h
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•CISA cites “likelihood of the vulnerability being exploited” and widespread use of Windows Server as primary reason for today’s rare measure. …read more Source:: Open Source S
Home Affairs considers expanding the list of agencies who can access metadata
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•The Department of Home Affairs has been working to broaden the definition of enforcement agencies under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act. …read more Source:: Open Source S
White House says security incidents at US federal agencies went down in 2019
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•US federal agencies reported 28,581 cyber-security incidents in 2019, down by 8% from 31,107 in 2018. …read more Source:: Open Source S
DHS gives agencies 15-day deadline to patch security flaws
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•15 days for “critical” flaws and 30 days for “high” severity flaws. …read more Source:: Open Source S
China’s cybersecurity law update lets state agencies ‘pen-test’ local companies
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•China draws up law that makes it perfectly legal to hack any internet-related company activating in its borders. …read more Source:: Open Source S
India authorizes 10 agencies to intercept, monitor, and decrypt citizens’ data
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•Order sparks outrage in India with citizens, privacy advocates, and political opponents accusing the government of trying to establish a “surveillance state.” …read more Source:: Open Source S
Home Affairs cannot be bothered listing all agencies with access to metadata
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•With a disclosure notice or court order, government agencies otherwise exempted are able to tap Australia’s metadata stores. …read more Source:: Open Source S
WA Auditor General calls out agencies for poor infosec practices
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•’Password123′ is still being used to secure government employee accounts. …read more Source:: Open Source S
Australian government agencies rewarding staff for finding value in data
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•By addressing culture and removing the stigma attached to sharing data, the federal government is attempting to maximise the value of the data it has spread across various agencies and …read more Source:: Open Source S