Individuals and organizations have different requirements for trusted identity validation

A closer look at the structure of the administration’s newly released National Strategy for Trusted Identities inCyberspace (NSTIC) makes clear that while the “identity ecosystem” envisioned in the Strategy offers anticipated benefits for both individual citizens…

National Strategy for Trusted Identities embodies claims-based identity management

Last week, the White House released a draft of its new National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC), which is intended to create a so-called “identity ecosystem” in which individuals, organizations, and other entities rely…

ONC focus on NHIN governance presents opportunity to establish acceptable security and privacy standards

According to an article yesterday from Government Health IT, the Office of the National Coordinator is getting ready to address a more complete set of rules of behavior and other requirements for participation in the Nationwide…

Trust mitigates privacy concerns, even with marketers

A research report released by the Direct Marketing Association (a U.K.-based entity) in cooperation with fast.MAP confirms that privacy concerns related to disclosing personal information continue to weigh on consumers’ minds, but also suggests that consumers…

Agencies receive new guidance, privacy requirements on use of third-party websites

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today released a new memo to all heads of executive departments and agencies, “Guidance for Agency Use of Third-Party Websites and Applications,” that lays out a set of general…

Government first-movers looking to get a jump on continuous monitoring

With new federal agency FISMA reporting requirements taking effect in November, several agencies are taking steps now to get ahead of the requirements and anticipate some additional security metrics likely to be added in the near…

NITRD Tailored Trustworthy Spaces program suggests avenues for research

Among the areas announced as federal cybersecurity research priorities for the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development (NITRD) program is an initiative intended to promote development of “tailored trustworthy spaces” that not only reflect different…