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Federal Source Code Policy Promotes Linux in US Military Applications

The US government is increasingly using open-source software as a way to roll out advanced, highly secure technology in an economical manner. So chances are if you get hit by US munitions chances are the software is open source – which should make you feel better. Learn more: . On August 8, 2016, the White House CIO released a Federal Source Code Policy that calls for new software to be built, shared, and adapted using open-source methods to capitalize on code that is "secure, reliable, and effective in furthering our national objectives." The United States Department of Defense recognises the key benefits associated with open-source development and trusts Linux as its operating system. The link for this article located at Fudzilla is no longer available. . The Department of Defense is utilizing public software to enhance cutting-edge, safe innovations in line with the recent Federal Software Strategy.. Open Source Software, US Military Technology, Federal Government, Linux Adoption. . Brittany Day

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Government's New Cybersecurity Coordination Center Takes Shape

n a move applauded by government officials, the Bush administration last week announced plans to establish a central office to coordinate the government's response to cybersecurity attacks. The center will be modeled on the Year 2000 Information Coordination Center (ICC), which . . . . n a move applauded by government officials, the Bush administration last week announced plans to establish a central office to coordinate the government's response to cybersecurity attacks. The center will be modeled on the Year 2000 Information Coordination Center (ICC), which coordinated the government's response on and around the Year 2000 date change, said Richard Clarke, President Bush's cyberspace security adviser, speaking to Congress Feb. 13. Clarke oversees federal cybersecurity policy, including the interagency Critical Infrastructure Protection Board set up by executive order in October 2001. The cybersecurity information coordination center, expected to open next month, will unite elements of three security organizations: Clarke's office, the majority of the Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office (CIAO), and the analysis and warning section of the National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC), officials say. The link for this article located at FCW is no longer available. . Officials commend the initiative to form a cybersecurity hub aimed at unified reactions to digital threats.. Cybersecurity Center, Government Initiative, Security Coordination, Infrastructure Protection. . Anthony Pell

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White House Confirms Privacy Breach Detected On Its Official Website

The White House on Wednesday endorsed an Internet industry initiative aimed at boosting online privacy just hours before acknowledging that one of its own Web sites may have violated federal privacy policy.. . .. The White House on Wednesday endorsed an Internet industry initiative aimed at boosting online privacy just hours before acknowledging that one of its own Web sites may have violated federal privacy policy. Less than six hours after hailing a new technical protocol, President Bill Clinton's press secretary admitted the White House anti-drug office's Web site may have been gathering personal data about visitors in violation of federal policy. The link for this article located at USA Today is no longer available. . The White House on Wednesday endorsed an Internet industry initiative aimed at boosting online priva. white, house, wednesday, endorsed, internet, industry, initiative, aimed, boosting, online. . Anthony Pell

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