DARPA seeks 'transparent computing' | Security Report

		SPONSORED BY RED HAT		ADVERTISEMENT The latest developments in the battle to secure military and defense-related networks. DARPA sees future of cybersecurity in transparent computing The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), which is trying to get ahead of the sneakiest and most persistent threats in cyberspace, is putting up $60 million to find innovative ideas.  [more] Amazon commercial cloud tapped for GEOINT The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) has become the first intelligence agency to host an operational capability on Amazon Web Services' Commercial Cloud Services.  [more] Pentagon tests first network hub DoD official says initial tests of the first hub in its network-consolidation effort at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, have been successful.  [more] Bug in IBM mobile device manager opens critical security gap A serious vulnerability identified in IBM's Tivoli Endpoint Manager software - which allows for central management of mobile devices in a network - could give hackers a back door to push malicious code onto linked devices.  [more] Feds give agencies C-plus on Digital Strategy A report finds that agency progress in several areas -- reducing duplicate systems, securing networks, and protecting privacy -- is generally further along than efforts to provide better customer service or data accessibility.  [more] Advertisement Shut Down The Hackers: A special webcast presented by Defense News Learn how Red Hat's military-grade solutions help you Shut Down the Hackers—before they can do any damage. When: December 16, 2014; 2 p.m. EST  [Register here]
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