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Technical Communities Breaks Sales Records for 2011

Company again reports double-digit growth and record results in all 5 revenue categories

Top finds at TSA checkpoints in 2011 include more than 1,000 guns and C4

The Transportation Security Administration has found 1,200 guns, snakes, C4 explosives and inert landmines in the past year at airport checkpoints around the country.

McAfee’s predictions of top cyber threats in 2012

We continue to see cybercriminals improving their toolkits and malware and are ready to make a significant impact in 2012.

December is critical infrastructure protection month

President Obama signed a proclamation on Nov. 30 declaring December 2011 as “Critical Infrastructure Protection Month,” adding that cyber security remains a key part of that protection.

Napolitano stresses international partnerships, aviation and cyber security on overseas trip

“DHS is committed to working closely with our allies and partners who face common threats to build a more secure and resilient nation while strengthening the commerce, travel, and communication networks that we all share.”

Cloud security: Better than we think?

Conventional wisdom says that cloud computing is inherently less secure. But many government experts are focused on cloud computing’s security strengths.

Cyber weaknesses should deter US from waging war

Clarke said if he was advising the president he would warn against attacking other countries because so many of them including China, North Korea, Iran and Russia could retaliate by launching devastating cyberattacks that could destroy power grids, banking networks or transportation systems.

Cloud, telework and security to top IT budgets in 2012

Technologies that support the federal transition to cloud computing and increased telework will be the most lucrative opportunities for government information technology vendors in 2012.

Oracle settles $200M claim of failing to offer government best price

The settlement resolves a False Claims Act lawsuit that alleges Oracle intentionally gave GSA inaccurate information about discounts it gave to commercial customers and failed to pass those discounts on to the government.

Federal cybersecurity incidents rocket 650% in 5 years

As Obama administration declares October a time to focus on stopping cybersecurity threats, GAO releases a report indicating weaknesses.