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Are You Ready for the Risk of Mobile Malware?

Security Experts: Mobile Phones, Services are the Next Big Targets
The recent news that Nexus One smartphone owners were unable to send or receive data is just a precursor to what security experts say is the next big threat to mobile phones and services - mobile malware.

According to Dr. Markus Jakobsson, a noted security expert in the field of phishing and crimeware, mobile phones -- especially smart phones -- pose the next big headache for security professionals. And financial institutions should be particularly concerned about risks to mobile banking.

China: Police Shutter Hacker Site

Training Site Said to Be China's Largest
The Chinese government, accused by experts in the West of fostering attacks on foreign commercial and government IT systems, has shuttered that country's largest hacker training site and arrested three people.

Melissa Hathaway Joins Terremark's Board

Cyberspace Policy Review Leader Expanding Her Post-Government Role
Melissa Hathaway, who led President Obama's 60-day cyberspace policy review, has joined the board of directors of Terremark Worldwide Inc., a provider of managed IT infrastructure services.

Technology as a Substitute for the IT Security Pro

Filling the Gap Caused by Dearth of Skilled Government Staffers
"We are providing a technical solution that will eliminate the need for a lot of cyber professionals because we just don't have enough of them," Zalmai Azmi says.

Can technology replace the IT security professional to safeguard government information systems?

Zalmai Azmi, the former Federal Bureau of Investigation chief information officer, thinks so, at least in some situation, and could fill the gap caused by a shortage in government of qualified IT security personnel.

House Passes Cybersecurity Enhancement Act

Measure, Approved by 422-5 Vote, Goes to the Senate
Provisions of the bill would help develop a skilled government infosec workforce, prioritize federal cybersecurity R&D, improve the transfer of cybersecurity technologies to business and promote cybersecurity education and awareness.

NASA IT Vulnerable to Disruption

GAO: Space Agency Hasn't Implemented Sufficient Controls
"A key reason for these weaknesses is that NASA has not yet fully implemented key activities of its information security program to ensure that controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively," a GAO director tells Congress.

Cyber Scholarship to Require More Work

3-Year Added Commitment for Ph.D. Students Receiving Financial Aid
An amendment approved by the House to the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act is seen as preventing recipients from using the scholarship program solely as a bridge to a higher-paying, private-sector job.

Response to Obama on Regulatory Reform - Christie Sciacca, ex-FDIC

President Obama this past week made strong remarks to spur Congress and populist support toward banking regulatory reform.

But what's likely to happen? And when?

Christie Sciacca, formerly with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, discusses:

The substance of Obama's proposals;

What's likely to occur in regulatory reform;

Whether reform will occur in 2010.

Howard Schmidt: In His Own Words

Transcript of Schmidt's First Address as Cybersecurity Coordinator
Just one week on the job, Schmidt outlines the challenges he will face as the president's top IT security adviser and shares some of the experiences he had during his short tenure as cybersecurity coordinator with the State of the Net Conference attendees.

Navy Establishes Cyberspace Command

New Command Efforts Coupled with Reestablished 10th Fleet
Navy Establishes Cyberspace Command.