 |
Empower & Protect
Cybersecurity and information technology insights from Telos industry experts.
05/13/2013
Supporting the Risk Management Framework for the Defense Industrial Base is Key to National Security
A new risk management framework is the “cornerstone” of cybersecurity to protect the vital information of the DIB.
05/09/2013
See you next week at AFCEA East
As an AFCEAN myself, I can attest to the value of attending AFCEA East. I’m especially excited to be participating at this year’s conference, with its first-rate line-up of keynote speakers, panel sessions, and other opportunities for learning and sharing with colleagues.
05/06/2013
A Lesson from Winston Churchill on Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure
Let’s not make Churchill’s fears about inaction become prophetic with respect to America’s critical infrastructure and the ever-increasing cyber threats we face.
05/02/2013
RAA’s 38th Annual Convention is where regional airline executives come together
Telos ID and Tampa International Airport will offer a joint case study on how DAC services have reduced costs, created efficiencies, and increased customer service for airport badging operations.
04/29/2013
The Internet on Steroids: Securing the Internet of Things
Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity must garner greater attention, or risk the fate of the whole of human ingenuity coming to a standstill.
04/25/2013
DBIR Findings – Unsophisticated Attacks, Undetected for Months
While Chinese cyber espionage tends to grab the headlines, I was initially drawn to a different statistic in the DBIR: 92% of breaches are perpetuated by outsiders, who mostly rely on unsophisticated attack methods, and go largely undetected for months. Weak, stolen and compromised passwords are the “weak locking mechanism at the front door.”
04/22/2013
TEALS Experience: Sharing My Passion for Computer Science
High school students don’t fully realize the value of getting an early start in computer programming, and many schools don’t have the tools or resources to showcase how beneficial the skill of computer programming would be for their students. So what can be done to get kids involved in Computer Science? Enter TEALS -- Technology Education And Literacy in Schools.
04/18/2013
Acquisition Based SwA - A Testament to the ASACoE
As development contracts come up for renewal, SwA requirements in the acquisition phase will continue to grow – provided the right people have learned of its importance. Let’s all hope this trend continues, because finding and remediating vulnerabilities during development is far more secure and efficient than once it’s deployed and it’s too late.
04/15/2013
11 Design Principles for Secure Applications
Software applications come in all sizes -- from small embedded systems to large-scale enterprise systems. There are no hard rules or silver bullets regarding what security concerns should be considered for an application, but the following secure design principles can help guide architects and designers alike.
04/11/2013
ALEAN’s Spring Conference is where airport law enforcement tackles security and public safety issues
Next week I’ll be heading to Chicago for the 2013 Spring Conference, offered by Airport Law Enforcement Agencies Network (ALEAN). Having worked with and supported ALEAN since 1999, I’m looking forward to seeing old friends and colleagues and making new ones.