Cybersecurity
Secret Service Confirms Agency Laptop Stolen
The agency declined to comment more on the ongoing investigation.
Modernization
It’s Possible to Cut Legacy Spending. Here’s How FCC Did It.
The agency took small steps first.
Cybersecurity
Russia Is Recruiting the FBI’s Most-Wanted Hackers
Russia has taken advantage of hackers' vast network of malware-infected computers.
Digital Government
I’m Taking a Social Media Break for My Sanity—And So Should You
Taking a step back from Twitter and Facebook can boost your mood.
Cybersecurity
The New Administration's Cyber Stance
Although much of Trump's cyber agenda remains murky, we've seen drafts hinting at his priorities.
Cybersecurity
What Trump's Skinny Budget Says About Cybersecurity
The budget proposal pledges cyber initiatives at the Pentagon and Homeland Security Department and to counter terrorists’ use of encryption.
Emerging Tech
Lawmaker: Traffickers Might Use Drones To Smuggle Humans Across Borders
Security concerns and enthusiasm for drones dominated a recent Senate hearing on unmanned aerial vehicles.
Cybersecurity
2 Russian Spies Charged in Yahoo Breach of 500M Accounts
Russian journalists, U.S. and Russian government officials, a Russian cybersecurity firm’s employees, and other private-sector employees were targeted.
Cybersecurity
No Evidence of Trump Wiretap, House Intel Leaders Say
The FBI declined to publicly answer a Senate panel question about any investigation into the Trump campaign.
Ideas
It’s Time for America to Protect its Cyber Borders
The country is in danger of losing a technological arms race that could result in more leaks and attacks on critical infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Expect a Cyber Budget Boost But Stay Tuned for that Executive Order, Homeland Adviser Says
Don’t expect a multibillion-dollar investment that will modernize government cybersecurity in one fell swoop, though.
Cybersecurity
White House’s Annual Cyber Report Counts 30,000 Incidents but Only 16 are 'Major'
Ten of the major incidents occurred at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Digital Government
A DNA Computer Has a Trillion Siblings and Replicates Itself to Make a Decision
To date these machines have only been theoretical.
Cybersecurity
Trump Cyber Czar Brings Deep Expertise but Maybe Some Baggage, Too
Rob Joyce led hacking operations at NSA, which may turn off some businesses wary of post-Snowden links to the intel community.
Digital Government
Watchdog: DHS Isn't Ready for Social Media to Become a Bigger Part of Visa Screening
The department's social media pilot programs lack adequate benchmarks, so DHS doesn't have a good way to evaluate whether they're working.
Modernization
Comment Period Extended for FedRAMP's New Baseline
The "Tailored" baseline was introduced as a possible means to usher in speedier assessments for certain kinds of solutions.
Emerging Tech
DHS Takes 'Corrective Action' on Agile Contract Experiment
Two companies were removed from the list.
Cybersecurity
IRS Took Down FAFSA-Autofill Tool to Prevent Identity Theft
IRS suspended the tool as part of a broader effort to protect taxpayer information.
Cybersecurity