The annual Def Con hacking convention has asked the US federal government to stay away this year for the first time in its 21-year history.

A survey by Tripwire, Inc., and the Ponemon Institute reveals that while 75 percent of respondents say metrics are ‘important’ or ‘very important’ to a risk-based security program, 53 percent don’t believe or are unsure that they are used in their organizations are properly aligned with business objectives.

America’s largest commercial ports have failed to build up defenses against potential cyber attacks, a new study contends, raising concerns about the vulnerability of computer networks that help move energy, food and other goods to market, the Los Angeles Times reports.

More cyber attacks have been recorded against critical infrastructure between October 2012 and May 2013 than were noted in all of FY 2012. 

The cyber intrusion headlines may focus on the Fortune 100 being hacked, but they’re not the only victims.

The pact would promote information-sharing, and it would set up a cyber hotline and working group between the two countries to foster cyber security cooperation.

The company is offering up to $100,000 for truly novel exploitation techniques of the Windows 8.1 Preview.

The Cloud Security Alliance suggests enterprises take a look at modeling, analysis and implementation.