Modernization
Biden Review Teams Include Many Former Tech Officials and Digital Service Members
The transition also includes a U.S. Digital Service-specific review team.
Ideas
DOD Must Expand Its Mission-Critical Cybersecurity Focus to Include Connected Weapons
Lapses in cyber hygiene that could have real-world consequences.
Cybersecurity
Justice Department Makes Largest Cryptocurrency Seizure to Date
Bitcoins valued at more than $1 billion were traced back to a hacker who took them from the notorious criminal marketplace, Silk Road.
Cybersecurity
IoT Security Bill Nears Passage as New Consortium Tackles Open 5G
Government officials are thinking about how the use of drones as part of the network infrastructure will affect security.
Cybersecurity
Treasury Asks if External Cyber Acts Qualify for Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
A request for comment reflects recommendations made by the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Cybersecurity
Modernized FEMA system still has legacy data issues
Although the Federal Emergency Management Agency's recent modernization of a 30-year-old flood insurance system works well, it still uses old legacy data, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity
OMB Confirms Appointment of Controversial New Federal CISO
Camilo Sandoval, a former acting CIO for the Veterans Affairs Department, was the director of the Trump campaign’s data operations in 2016.
Cybersecurity
A Big 2020 Election Hack Never Came. Here’s Why
America’s cyber defenders are getting more proactive — and more chatty.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog: GSA needs to account for contractor PIV cards
The General Services Administration still needs to do a better job tracking and recovering access cards from its contractors, according to a report for the agency's watchdog.
Cybersecurity
DOD Official: Upcoming Cybersecurity Requirements Could Still Significantly Change Based on Industry Feedback
Defense Acquisitions CISO Katie Arrington highlighted cost concerns and encouraged public comments toward a final rule on the department’s planned certification program.
Cybersecurity
Election Day is over, but threats to voting systems remain
Cyber threats to election systems remain a concern for the Department of Homeland Security well into December throughout the vote counting process.
Modernization
IG: Treasury’s IT Challenges Persist But No More So Than Other Agencies
Three projects were identified as having a medium risk of failure due to cost and schedule overruns.
Cybersecurity
Robocalls Told at Least 800,000 Swing State Residents to 'Stay Home' on Election Day. The FBI Is Investigating.
A firm that tracks robocalls said more than 3 million calls were made on Nov. 3, which contained a cryptic message instructing people to “stay safe and stay home.” The tactics join other efforts to confuse voters this election cycle.
Cybersecurity
CISA’s Elections Operations Center to Remain Open for Another 45 Days
Officials acknowledged reports of misleading robocalls and suspicious traffic around a Florida system, but said neither were out of the ordinary.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Elections Are Safer from Foreign Interference, But Gaps Remain
Four years after a big wake-up call, federal, state, and local governments are working harder and more closely to ward off threats.
Cybersecurity
DHS, NSA Award Millions to Universities for Cybersecurity Workforce Development Plans
Agencies tasked with implementing a 2017 executive order envision a national network of technical institutes.
Cybersecurity
National Guard taking expanded election support role in 2020
The National Guard has increased its election support duties, especially when it comes to cyber, since 2018. This year guardsmen will be on the keyboards and, in some areas, at the polls.
Cybersecurity
Government Reduces Representation Burdens for Supply Chain Rule Banning Some Chinese Equipment
Contractors continue to question inconsistent language and push for the need for more clarity around Section 889 Part B.
Cybersecurity
Analysts Predict a Well-Funded and Prolific Ransomware Industry in 2021
A review of ongoing trends shows the shipping and delivery industry could be in attackers’ sights next.
Ideas