Cybersecurity
The FBI’s Most-Wanted Cybercrooks
The agency’s list is growing as foreign hackers continue to attack the U.S.
Emerging Tech
NASA’s Cutting-Edge Plan to Prevent an Asteroid Strike is Straight out of Science Fiction
The truth is, there's not much we can do if an asteroid veers too close to Earth.
Cybersecurity
When Will We Ever Learn? 92 Percent of Hacks Detected Months After the Fact
Ninety-two percent of all data breaches are detected by someone else besides the target.
Cybersecurity
My Bad! Employee Slipups Lead to More Government Hacks Than Cyber Espionage
Often, the accidental breaches were discovered while in the process of dissecting intentional hacks.
Emerging Tech
GE Building World’s Largest Jet Engine with 3-D Printed Parts
The company has been quick to use 3-D-printing technology, computer-aided design and new materials to render parts once impossible to make using conventional methods.
Cybersecurity
Committee Fears International Cyber Deal’s Impact on Pentagon
The Pentagon would have to report to Congress on how the Wassenaar Arrangement will impact the Defense Department and its allies.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Want Training for Hackers Who Play China and Iran in War Games
Each geographic combatant command worldwide would have to pen agreements with Defense Secretary Ash Carter to use these "cyber opposition forces," under the new proposal.
Digital Government
As Pentagon Dawdles, Silicon Valley Sells Its Newest Tech Abroad
A trio of tech CEOs say red tape and onerous requirements undermine Ash Carter’s outreach efforts.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How Much the FBI Paid Hackers to Break Into that iPhone
FBI Director James Comey said on-stage at a conference in London the hack cost “a lot."
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security Wants to Standardize Requirements in ‘Cyber’ Jobs
There’s federal effort to use the same definitions and qualifications for jobs involving cybersecurity across the government.
Cybersecurity
The Cell Phone-Monitoring Agency You’ve Never Heard Of
The DHS subcomponent tracked cell calls during the San Bernardino attack last December.
Modernization
Homeland Security Wants Government To Get Better at Mobile Security
A new document includes insights for chief information officers, business owners and developers.
Cybersecurity
Juniper Code Hack Remains a Whodunit
What is known is that the government still does not have its act together when a software emergency goes down.
Cybersecurity
DHS Wants to Overhaul System Storing Sensitive Critical Infrastructure Data
The agency says the current system has fallen behind the times.
Cybersecurity
Apple Official Says Company Doesn’t Give China Access to its Source Code
China has asked for it though, according to Apple's top lawyer.
Emerging Tech
These Robots Act Differently When You're Around
The machines of the future will tailor their behavior to humans—and even individual personalities.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Still ‘At-Risk’ Career Field in the Federal Government
The Obama administration plans to publish the first-ever governmentwide cybersecurity HR strategy later this month.
Cybersecurity
Do Americans Support Weakening Encryption? It Might Depend When You Ask.
After the Paris terrorist attacks, most Americans sided with the feds.
Digital Government
Judicial Agency Shells Out $16.8M on IT Services
The contract became effective Jan. 11 and has a 1-year base period with up to four 1-year options.
Cybersecurity