Thursday, January 21, 2016

IG Slams OPM for Continued IT Security Weaknesses


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In the wake of a massive data breach OPM is finally beginning to improve its IT security posture but continues to fail to meet FISMA requirements, the OPM inspector general has said.

It said it has additional concerns with the manner in which the agency is attempting to quickly fix longstanding problems that have been mounting for decades.

OPM is migrating all its systems into a new technical infrastructure the Shell but is not prepared to address many of the very difficult challenges this entails, according to the IG.In its fiscal 2015 FISMA audit of the agency, the IG noted an overall lack of compliance that seems to permeate the agencys IT security program.

As an example, it highlighted OPMs extremely poor decision to put system security assessment and authorizations on hold until applications are migrated into the Shell, and one that make it likely that the IT security controls of OPMs systems will remain neglected during the time that it takes to move the systems to the new environment something that could take years.

The IG said it remains concerned that agency systems will not be protected against another attack.

It credited OPM with having reorganized the Office of the CIO and for establishing an enterprise network security operations center responsible for incident detection and response.

However it cited a long list of shortcomings including:-OPMs system development life cycle policy is not enforced for all system development projects;-OPM does not maintain a comprehensive inventory of servers, databases, and network devices;-Up to 23 major OPM information systems are operating without a valid Authorization;-OPM does not have a mature continuous monitoring program;-Multi-factor authentication is not required to access OPM systems in accordance with OMB memorandum M-11-11;-Many individuals with significant information security responsibility have not taken specialized security training in accordance with OPM policy; and,-OPM has not configured its virtual private network servers to automatically terminate remote sessions in accordance with agency policy.

Source: http://www.fedweek.com/uncategorized/ig-slams-opm-for-continued-it-security-weaknesses/

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Ashley Tisdale Says She"s "Open" to Doing NBC"s Live "Hairspray" Musical ...


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With the 10th anniversary of High School Musical right around the corner, is Ashley Tisdale is ready to take on another musical extravaganza?

The Clipped star chatted with ET recently, where she opened up about whether or not she"s join NBC"s upcoming live production of Hairspray.

"I"d have to obviously stay open to [the idea]," said Tisdale, whose HSM co-star, Zac Efron, starred in the acclaimed big-screen Hairspray remake in 2007.

However, the 30-year-old actress said that the pressure would be a lot greater than what she"s accustomed to.

MORE: Here"s Who Should Star in NBC"s Live "Hairspray" Musical

"With sitcoms it"s in front of a live audience, but you"re able to go back and, like, redo it if you mess up," Tisdale explained, adding that she "couldn"t imagine" how embarrassing it would be if she "messed up" on live TV.

While there"s no word yet on whether fans will hear Tisdale singing the hits from Hairspray, she did reveal that she"s working on some new music of her own -- but it might be a while before it"s ready.

"I have some ideas, but Im just in the studio kind of feeling out where my voice is," Tisdale shared. "Right now I"m just trying to figure out what kind of music I want to do and where I fit in."

WATCH: Ashley Tisdale Opens Up About "High School Musical" Reunion: "We All Still Love Each Other"

In the meantime, Tisdale is keeping herself busy with her newest endeavor: a line of graphic tees for Signorelli.

"A lot of the stuff is inspired by me and my girlfriends and what we say together," said Tisdale, who also serves as creative director for Signorelli.

With all her various projects occupying her time, Tisdale says that starting a family with her husband, Christopher French, isn"t something she"s planning on in the immediate future.

"I"m not having kids anytime soon!" Tisdale told ET, laughing.

NEWS: Ashley Tisdale Talks Newlywed Life, Reveals Boots She Chose for Charity

While having children might not be in the cards for her just yet, she is working on creating a new show for herself to star in.

"I think one of the main priorities right now is producing a TV show for myself and doing a character that I love," said Tisdale, who executive produces Freeform sitcom Young & Hungry.

Tisdale recently spoke with ET about Disney Channel"s highly-anticipated High School Musicalanniversary. Check out the video below to hear more.

Source: http://www.etonline.com/tv/180414_ashley_tisdale_says_she_open_to_doing_nbc_live_hairspray_musical_teases_new_music/

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Chloe Moretz wears thigh high skirt flashing bare legs as she steps out in Paris


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She has been working hard promoting her latest film The 5th Wave.

And Chloe Moretz managed to pull another stylish outfit out of the bag on Wednesday when she was out in Paris.

The 18-year-old was seen leaving the Prince des Galles Hotel looking chic in her double leather look.

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Lady in leather: Chloe Moretz went double when she was out in Paris on Wednesday

The diminutive actress wore a thigh skimming skirt which featured tassel detail.

She teamed it with a sheer top which flashed her bra through the fabric.

Chloe kept her legs bare in her ensemble, braving the plunging Parisian temperatures.

The diminutive actress wore a thigh skimming skirt which featured tassel detail

She wore a pair of black patent Chelsea boots with short marl grey socks.

Chloe slicked her hair back in a low bun, and wore pewter eye shadow.

She kept her lips looking luscious with a sheer n**e gloss.

Pretty peepers: Chloe slicked her hair back in a low bun, and wore pewter eye shadow

Lots on: The actress is set to have a very busy year with four films coming out including The 5th Wave, Neighbors 2, November Criminals and Brain On Fire

Chloe has been busy promoting her new film back home in the US and across Europe this month, and it appears her hectic schedule may have caught up with her as she shared an Instagram snap on Tuesday night, captioned "jet lag in Paris."

She is set to have a very busy year with four films coming out including The 5th Wave, Neighbors 2, November Criminals and Brain On Fire.

Her latest, The 5th Wave, is centred around Chloe"s character, Cassie Sullivan, who is trying to save her younger brother after four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks.

Hectic schedule:Chloe has been busy promoting her new film back home in the US and across Europe this month, with the star sharing an Instagram snap on Tuesday night, captioned "jet lag in Paris"

Out and about: Chloe was later seen heading out in London, wearing a chic stripy jumper

She also has another very exciting upcoming film in The Little Mermaid, which she recently signed up to.

Chloe is set to have a very busy year with four films coming out including The 5th Wave, Neighbors 2, November Criminals and Brain On Fire.

Her latest, The 5th Wave, is centred around Chloe"s character, Cassie Sullivan, who is trying to save her younger brother after four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks.

She also has another very exciting upcoming film in The Little Mermaid, which she recently signed up to.

Stylish touch: The teen sensation was sporting her favourite pair of patent leather boots

Natural beauty: Chloe cut a laid-back figure as she hopped off her Eurostar at St Pancras

Blending in: The star dressed down to ensure she didn"t attract too much attention

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3409235/Lady-leather-Chloe-Moretz-wears-thigh-high-skirt-flashing-bare-legs-teamed-sheer-fas-steppig-Paris.html

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Roundup: Stacey Dash on Black History Month, Conor McGregor Keeps Talking, High School Musical is 10


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Stephanie Corneliussen Stacey Dash had herself a controversial day more on Making a Murderer casino employees helped cheat Mohegan Sun out of over $400,000 a rather long and fairly interesting interview with R Kelly HBO executive left estate to stripper Mos Def has apparently retired from everything two teens charged with murder during robbery two Washington D.C. areas will host snowball fights a 95-year old Auschwitz medic will go on trial for accessory to murder father teaches 6-year old son tough financial lesson the last SEAL to die in Afghanistan University of Maryland press release claims a studyshows chocolate milk helps with concussions The Eagles were a lousy band according to this guy homeowner shoots motorcycle thief student wins settlement over profiling at Barneys Netflix will burn a billion dollars this year because they can and should . Jamie-Lynn Sigleris battling M.S. plea deal in death of cross-dressing voodoo priest Jerry Seinfeld getting rid of some of his expensive cars

Conor McGregor barely allowed Rafael dos Anjos to speak. [MMA Junkie]

Giants coach Ben McAdoo is going to get a much-needed makeover. [Washington Post]

Linebacker decommitsfrom Tennessee, trashes coaching staff. [USA TODAY High School Sports]

Josh Gordon applies for reinstatement. [PFT]

Los Angeles mayor wants the Chargers to stay in San Diego. [ESPN]

Is Marshawn Lynch done with the Seahawks and if so, what was his legacy? [Seattle Times]

Jim Ross will return to calling matches. [FOX Sports]

A Boris Diaw profile. [San Antonio Express-News]

NFL planning a move to London. [BBC]

A report the NFL denied. [GamedayRc]

Jim Harbaugh might be having too much fun recruiting. [Freep]

COPS: Manitowoc County Sheriffs Department edition.

Robert DeNiro seemed kind of freaked out by Aubrey Plaza.

High School Musical is 10 years old.

Amy Shumer has been accused of stealing jokes.

Source: http://thebiglead.com/2016/01/21/stacey-dash-speaks-up-conor-mcgregor-returns-high-school-musical-is-10/

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Zac Efron And Vanessa Hudgens" Original "High School Musical" Audition Is Perfect


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Kimmy Gibbler and Steve! The two posed for this adorable selfie in October 2015, which Weinger shared on his Instagram page.

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Candace Camero Bure and Scott Weinger

The former "Full House" couple had the sweetest reunion earlier this month, giving us hope that young love can really last.

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Autumn Reeser, Rachel Bilson, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage

Former "O.C." stars Autumn Reeser (Taylor Townsend) and Rachel Bilson (Summer Roberts) staged a mini reunion with the show"s writers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage at a performance of "The Unauthorized O.C. Musical" in L.A. on Aug. 30, 2015. It was perfect.

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Kristin Cavallari and Audrina Patridge

The former "The Hills" co-starsattended theKristin Cavallari By Chinese Laundry presentation at Row NYC on Sept.17, 2015 in New York City.

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Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner

Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner staged a mini "Twilight" reunion when the two attended the LA premiere of Stewart"s film "American Ultra," in August 2015.

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Jesse Metcalfe and Eva Longoria

The former "Desperate Housewives" co-stars reunited at an event on Aug. 22, 2015 and Longoria shared this picwith all her followers. She added a perfect caption: "Look who I ran into today! My favorite gardner!!!!"

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Bob Saget, John Stamos, Dave Coulier and Lori Loughlin

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Michelle Dockery and Dan Stevens

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Victor Garber and Jennifer Garner

Former "Alias" co-starsVictor Garber and Jennifer Garner posed for a photo oppat The Roundabout Theatre Company"s 2015 Spring Gala on March 2, 2015 in New York City. So adorable.

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The cast of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show"

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Mike Meyers and Dana Carvey

Mike Meyers and Dana Carvey reunited for a special "Wayne"s World" sketch that was featured onthe "SNL" 40th anniversary special. It was amazing. And the two actors look exactly the same.

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Luke Perry and Jason Priestly

Actors Luke Perry and Jason Priestley who co-starred in "Beverly Hills 90210" attended the premiere of "Dark Tourist" at ArcLight Hollywood on August 14, 2013 in Hollywood, California.

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The Cast Of "10 Things I Hate About You"

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Actors Julianna Margulies and George Clooney , who worked together on "E.R." had a little reunion at the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 13, 2013. Adorable.

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Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan

"Sleepless in Seattle" stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan posed for a photo opp at the opening night party for Broadway"s "Lucky Guy" at Gotham Hall on April 1, 2013 in New York City.

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Drew Barrymore and Jessica Alba

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Joshua Jackson and Janes Van Der Beek

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - SEPTEMBER 19: Actresses Susan Sarandon (L) and Geena Davis arrive at the 2nd Annual Beyond Hunger: A Place At The Table Benefit Honoring Susan Sarandon at Montage Beverly Hills on September 19, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/WireImage)

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Ben Mackenzie and Peter Gallagher

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Sandra Oh and Kevin McKidd

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Matthew Settle and Kelly Rutherford

Rufus Humphrey and Lily van der Woodsen forever! The former "Gossip Girl" couple showed us all just how much they love each other off-screen when they reunitedfor this adorable piclast year.

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Eric McCormack and Debra Messing

Actors Eric McCormack and Debra Messing had a mini "Will & Grace" reunionat the ""An Evening Honoring James Burrows" at Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on October 7, 2013 in North Hollywood, California.

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Stacey Dash, Donald Faison and Zach Braff

So this is pretty much two awesome reunions in one. First, thetrio, who reunited for a premiere in 2014, appeared in "Scrubs" together, and Dash and Faison also starred in "Clueless" together. Like, totally, far out.

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Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal

"When Harry Met Sally" co-starsMeg Ryan and Billy Crystal reunited atthe 41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on April 28, 2014 in New York City.

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The Cast of "Degrassi"

Drake posed with "Degrassi" co-stars Daniel Clark, Adamo Ruggiero and Lauren Collins at the screening of "We Are Disorderly" held at the Royal Cinema on August 5, 2015 in Toronto, Canada. It was amazing.

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Candace Cameron Bure, Laura Barber and Jodie Sweetin

The ladies of "Full House" are back together again!Candace Cameron Bure, who played DJ Tanner in the original series (and who will be reprising her role in the upcoming "Fuller House") shared this snap with her co-stars on Instagram.

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The Cast of "Lost"

The cast of "Losyt"Noreen O"Toole, Malcolm David Kelley, Jorge Garcia, Ian Somerhalder, Josh Holloway, Samantha Thomas, Yunjin Kim, John Bernstein, and Henry Ian Cusick reunited at theThe Paley Center For Media"s PaleyFest 2014 Honoring the show"s 10th anniversay in 2014.

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Tina Fey and Lindsay Lohan

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Ben Mackenzie and Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher (Sandy Cohen) tweeted this perfect snap of him and Ben McKenzie (Ryan Atwood) after the two ran into each other at Gallagher"s daughter"s show.

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Judith Light and Tony Danza

Actors Tony Danza and Judith Light, former co-stars on "Who"s The Boss?" attended the 2015 Kids" Night On Broadway Press Conference November 4, 2014 in New York City.

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The Cast of "Saved by the Bell"

Jimmy Fallon got the cast of "Saved by the Bell" -- Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, Elizabeth Berkley and Mario Lopez -- together for a special skit on an episode of his late night show. Naturally, it was hilarious.

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Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Lenz and Sophia Bush

Bush shared this adorable snap of her and her "One Tree Hill" co-stars last year with thesimple caption, "Basically the best." We thought the exact same thing.

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Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2016/01/21/high-school-musical-zac-efron-vaness-hudgens-auditions_n_9039696.html?utm_hp_ref%3Dentertainment%26ir%3DEntertainment

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Actor John Malkovich spotted courtside at Bulls game


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The stars werent just on the court Wednesday night during the Bulls game against the Golden State Warriors one A-list star was sitting courtside.

Actor John Malkovich was taking in the game in Chicago in what looked to be some pretty pricey seats.

When the seats are in front of the broadcasters, thats usually a pretty good sign. The actor is a big basketball fan, and keeps track of the game better than some in the media. Malkovich is reportedly a big Bulls fan.

Malkovich grew up in the southern Illinois town of Christopher, just outside of Carbondale. He grew up next to ex-Bulls coach Doug Collins. According to his IMDB profile, Malkovich got his start in Chicago with Steppenwolf Theatre.

Unfortunately for Malkovich and the Bulls, he was in attendance for a blow out loss at the hands of the defending champions.

Source: http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/1265940/actor-john-malkovich-spotted-courtside-bulls-game

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An Internet Theory: Are Zac Efron and Matthew Perry Working Together to Destroy Their Cast Reunions?


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Last weeks entertainment-news cycle was nearly hijackedas it always seems to be when Friends is involvedby news of what was billed as a Friends cast reunion, for a February 21 special honoring acclaimed sitcom director James Burrows. All six actors were to take part in the specialso, while not exactly the Friends movie or 20-years-later Thanksgiving special episode many may have been hoping for, it nevertheless had the Friends fans nearly ecstatic. Until, that is, Matthew Perry had to go and release a statement that he would not be attending in person, as he will be acting in a play in London at the time (which was extremely Chandler of him, franklythe skipping part, not the acting in a play in London part . . . which is more Joey, we suppose, if Joeys career worked out the best it possibly could have).

And then, this week, there was a separate cast-reunion scandal of sorts, as the entire cast of the Disney Channel original movie High School Musical re-united for a special to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the phenomenon . . . except for Zac Efron, who, per a channel spokesperson, was busy with promotion for his new film, Dirty Grandpa, and participated via a pre-taped message, while Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, and the rest gathered in person, for the telecast that will air tonight.

But when and where there is distress in this (pop cultural) world of ours, you can almost always count on the denizens of the Internet to provide some solace. And, oh how they have provided this time!

At firstas E! News has uncovereddistraught fans simply derided Efron and Perry for their perceived disloyalty.

While its unclear exactly which Twitterer was the one to take this anger and actually devise a theory, an explanation, we can only assume he or she was up late this long weekend, clicking through channels, munching on Sour Patch Kids (Sour Patch Kids not specifically related to anything here, but they just make sense in our conception of this), and landing upon the classic 2009 romp 17 Again. Wait a second . . .

And this one is a (delightful) slight variation on the theory:

Hey, if Neighbors is getting a sequel, why cant 17 Again? (27 Again?) And we have now decided, as a VF.com collective, we are going to ignore any sort of factual improbabilities here and are going to just subscribe to this alternate universe in which this move is happening, and we will be keeping you updated on the progress of 27 Again (See Matthew Perry and Zac Efron Pal Around on Set During 27 Again Filming, First Look at 27 Again Footage Promises Heartstring-Tugging and Shenanigans) for the next few months.

Source: http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/01/zac-efron-matthew-perry-reunions-high-school-musical-friends

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