Government Leads Major Industries In Email Security
Government Leads Major Industries In Email Security
Government email security has surged since an October mandate from the Homeland Security Department.
Cybersecurity
DHS Plans To Formalize Bug Disclosure Policy
The policy will make it easier for computer researchers to share hackable vulnerabilities they find in Homeland Security systems.
IT Modernization
Feds Need To Be Pirates, Not Ninjas, Says Defense Health Official
Defense Health Agency's David Cooper urged his fellow feds to embrace pirate principles—at least when it comes to mobile apps.
Data
Google Maps Unveils Tool to Locate Drug Disposal Sites
The company hopes it will play a part in reducing opioid use.
Actionable Intelligence: How Advanced Data Analytics Drives DoD Modernization
Many of the top challenges facing DoD fall into the area where data, analytics and the cloud intersect. The solution lies in combining those factors, adopting a platform for advanced analytics powered by machine learning that has been optimized for the cloud.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Securing Elections And Diversifying The Cyber Workforce
In a special episode, Nextgov speaks with DHS cyber lead Jeanette Manfra about the government’s cyber priorities and challenges.
Policy
Lawmakers Want to Boost Their Tech-Savvy By Reviving Defunct Office
They want to reopen the Office of Technology Assessment, a research group that once kept Congress up to date on emerging technology.
Cybersecurity
The Internet’s Core Infrastructure Was Hacked to Steal Ethereum From a Popular Wallet Service
The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in two basic internet protocols that route traffic around the world.
IT Modernization
With No Permanent Leadership, VA Forges Ahead on $16 Billion Health Records Effort
The Veterans Affairs Department will press on with its electronic health records contract without a permanent secretary or chief information officer.
Cybersecurity
A Loud Noise Knocked Out Computers That Run Stock Exchanges Across Northern Europe
The noise came from an errant fire prevention system.
CIO Briefing
Trump’s H-1B Curbs Are Putting Off Foreign Students And Choking the U.S. Economy
The growing uncertainty over visas is impacting colleges and universities.
IT Modernization
One of the Pentagon’s Worldwide Networks Is About to Get 10x Faster
The Defense Information Systems Agency announced its plan to increase bandwidth for one of its mission-critical networks.
Cybersecurity
Gmail Unveils Security Features To Protect You From Hackers and Spies
Confidential mode could be popular with those concerned with privacy.
Policy
Defense Bill Would Send Military Reinforcements to DHS’ Cyber Mission
The bill would also transfer most of DISA’s network defense responsibilities to U.S. Cyber Command.
Data
How Data Geeks Can Move Their Findings Up the Ladder
Here are tips for making sure decision-makers don't ignore your analyses.
CIO Briefing
Mulvaney Targets Consumer Bureau's 'Yelp'-Like Complaint Portal
Acting director encourages bankers’ argument against posting unvetted criticism.
Ideas
How Agencies Can Avoid Breaches from Leaking Cloud Storage Buckets
Don't let human error cause a data breach.
Data
Tech Lessons Learned From the Devastation of Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands' CIOs discussed data security, relationships with wireless carriers and next-level training at NASCIO’s midyear conference.
Data
Radar Satellites Spying on Farms From Space Is a Taste of the Future Economy
Images are created by synthetic aperture radar can 'see' through clouds.
Emerging Tech
Internet of Things Security is a Marathon Not a Sprint, says DHS Cyber Expert
Adversaries that continuously improve their attacks push agencies to proactively defend.
Data