Kenneth Corbin
Freelance Writer
Kenneth Corbin is a contributing writer based in Washington and Boston who covers government and regulatory issues for CIO.com.
White-hat hackers key to securing connected cars
Federal regulator warns of security and privacy risks in connected cars, calling on manufacturers to partner with white-hat hackers to seek out flaws and vulnerabilities.
Identity theft victim? This site helps you reclaim your life
A revamped government website will offer consumers personalized, step-by-step guidance to reclaim their identities and untangle compromised accounts.
Cybersecurity much more than a compliance exercise
An overwhelming number of security executives view compliance as an effective strategy. But it’s not, and many CISOs need to rethink their priorities.
Feds seek balance between privacy and data collection
Federal consumer-protection authorities expect companies to do more to educate consumers and offer options to limit how personal data is collected and used.
State CIOs agenda targets cybersecurity
NASCIO's federal policy agenda for new year looks to expand resources to secure critical infrastructure, recruit top talent and ease the burden of federal regulations.
Microsoft CEO takes a collaborative approach to cybersecurity
Microsoft CEO Nadella talks of company's role in an ‘ecosystem,’ saying partnerships and top-to-bottom protection and detection critical to battle emerging security threats.
Government CIOs and CISOs under siege by insider threats
As the Office of Management and Budget rolls out a framework to help agencies advance their cybersecurity posture, a new report highlights pervasive vulnerabilities from insiders.
Government cloud adoption efforts lag as security concerns persist
Half a decade into the cloud-first initiative, adoption in the federal government continues to be way behind schedule mostly due to security concerns. Vendors argue that those concerns are exaggerated.
NSA chief warns cyberthreats persist despite China accord
White House reaches an agreement with China over cybersecurity as NSA Director Michael Rogers cautions that a formal non-proliferation agreement won't deter emerging threats from non-state actors.
Why startup leaders need to set the tone for security
Amid new calls from federal authorities for prioritizing security in tech startups, industry experts stress the importance of having firm leaders set a cultural tone.
Tech startups need to get serious about security
Federal Trade Commission chair takes her message about security by design to the Bay Area, urging young companies not to let the rush to market overshadow critical consumer protections.
How OPM data breach could have been prevented
The director of the U.S. government's Office of Personnel Management is out after revelations that the recently disclosed data breach was far larger than initially thought. Inspector general says warnings went ignored.
Security threats, hackers and shadow IT still plague health IT
New analyses of security posture in the fast-growing health-tech market highlight the challenges posed by both external threats and unauthorized cloud applications.
Government security workers have a big data problem
Better analytics could help government workers improve security, but they are hindered by tight budgets and many say they're already overwhelmed by the data they have now.
Having ‘the ear of the CEO’ is key to battling cyberthreats
Former FBI director stresses the importance of an enterprise-wide approach to cybersecurity, while Congress considers legislation to promote sharing threat information.
Insider threats force balance between security and access
Security experts caution that non-malicious actors within the enterprise are the more challenging aspect of the insider threat, calling for rethinking policies to better tailor employee and vendor access.
Corporate culture hinders cyber insurance buy-in
Homeland Security officials working to promote cyber insurance cautions that security issues are too often marginalized within the IT department rather being incorporated into the larger enterprise risk management framework.
Is student data at risk due to out-of-date privacy laws
Members of Congress warn that an aging privacy statute hasn't kept pace with technology in the classroom and urge that restrictions be placed on third-party use of student data.
Intelligence community works to get beyond Snowden stigma
Top intelligence lawyer pledges more transparency, looks to repair frayed relations with technology companies following Snowden disclosures.