Tag Archives: homeland-security

Raytheon Says $1 Billion Cyber Deal Confirmed After Protests

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has reaffirmed a $1 billion contract won by Raytheon Co. to protect the networks of dozens of federal agencies Continue reading

Posted in HostGator, Hosting, VodaHost | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Raytheon Says $1 Billion Cyber Deal Confirmed After Protests

Bipartisan FISMA Reform Act Would Give DHS More Power in Blocking Cybersecurity Threats

In the wake of the recent data breach at the Office of Personnel Management, a group of Republican and Democratic senators want the Department of Homeland Security to have more power in protecting government networks and websites, according to a report by the Hill. Continue reading

Posted in HostGator, Hosting, VodaHost | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Bipartisan FISMA Reform Act Would Give DHS More Power in Blocking Cybersecurity Threats

Lizard Squad Hacks Lenovo Website in Wake of Superfish Security Scandal

Chinese company Lenovo reported its website was hacked on Wednesday. This comes after the US Department of Homeland Security issued an alert on Friday stating that Superfish software installed on Lenovo computers leaves systems vulnerable to SSL spoofing cyberattacks which allow criminals to redirect traffic from official websites and read… Continue reading

Posted in HostGator, Hosting, VodaHost | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Senate Expected to Quickly Pass Cybersecurity Legislation this Week

The US Senate is expected to quickly pass The National Cybersecurity Protection Act, which calls for more specificity around the cybersecurity role of the Department of Homeland Security, according to reports. Continue reading

Posted in HostGator, Hosting, VodaHost | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment