Cybersecurity

Top Cyber Diplomat Says U.S. Needs Allies’ Help to Punish Cyberattacks

Creating a unified international response around online attacks will help “establish the legitimacy” of norms for cyberspace, says Rob Strayer.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Cyber Officials Swear They Aren't the Enemy

Federal cyber officials want to help agencies build more secure health care systems, not just say no.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy Announces Second Class

The second class will be open to all feds, not just those who do not work in IT.

  • By Frank Konkel

How to Build a Better Password Than ‘123456’

The U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre offers simple advice for people and organizations for more secure options.

  • By Heather Kuldell

IRS Details Six-Year Modernization Plan

The plan will cost somewhere around $2.5 billion.

  • By Frank Konkel

GAO: GSA Must Do More on Cybersecurity, Property Management

A federal watchdog agency’s reminder on outstanding recommendations comes as the Trump administration pushes for the agency to take on new responsibilities.

  • By Erich Wagner

Report: Weaponized PDFs on the Rise

The form of malware is targeting mostly the United States and Britain.

  • By Brandi Vincent

NSF Kicks Off Final Phase of Workforce Reskilling App Competition

The Career Compass Challenge aims to build an app that matches feds to the tech jobs based on their current skills and interests.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Report: Under-Resourced People Face Higher-Than-Average Cyber Risks

The report outlines what it refers to as a new ‘digital divide.’

  • By Brandi Vincent

White House Taking its Artificial Intelligence Messaging International

The Trump administration is making its voice heard across global organizations.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Air Force Creates CTO Role to Oversee Next-Gen Weaponry

The Air Force's new science and technology strategy for 2030 addresses increasing and evolving threats from foreign adversaries.

  • By Patrick Tucker, Defense One

Government Blockchain Spending to Increase Big by 2022

Blockchain may be a big deal for the government.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Judge Lifts Stay on the Pentagon’s JEDI Cloud Contract

But the department must wait until at least July 19 to make an award.

  • By Jack Corrigan

Class in Session for Federal Cyber Reskilling Academy

Demand drove an increase in cohort size.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Exclusive: TTS Director Wants GSA’s Innovation Shop To Punch Above Its Weight

In his first interview since joining government, Anil Cheriyan shares his insights into problem areas and the future of innovative programs like the Centers of Excellence, 18F and FedRAMP.

  • By Aaron Boyd

OMB Officials Tout Tech Office Transparency Amid Allegations of Turmoil

Officials within the Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer say their team is working as it should in the wake of a report that suggests otherwise.

  • By Brandi Vincent

The Art (Not Science) of Deepfakes

Modern machine-learning technology brings deepfakes within reach of anyone.

  • By David Archer

The Pentagon Is Killing a Key Independent-Research Program

For decades, JASON studies helped DOD and other agencies get outside perspectives on scientific and technical topics.

  • By Patrick Tucker, Defense One

GAO Will Pour $15 Million Into New Tech Assessment Office in 2020

The Science and Technology Assessment and Analytics team aims to build lawmakers’ understanding of emerging technologies and weigh in on tech-centric policies.

  • By Jack Corrigan

The State of Tech Modernization

Will 2019 be the year federal IT breaks into the 21st century?

  • By Nextgov Staff