Cybersecurity
Agencies warn on drone detection systems
State, local and private sector could run afoul of federal laws if they deploy drone detection and mitigation systems without careful thought, federal agencies say.
Cybersecurity
With the clock ticking, a House committee looks to election security
Election readiness, the cybersecurity fallout from COVID-induced telework and network monitoring and will be key areas of focus for House Homeland Security Democrats this year.
Cybersecurity
CISO Schneider exits OMB for Venable post
Federal Chief Information Security Officer Grant Schneider is leaving the federal government to take a job at Venable.
Cybersecurity
IRS Granted Tens of Thousands of Devices Network Access Without Proper Authentication
Most devices accessing the Internal Revenue Service’s internal network using wireless connections and virtual private networks weren’t authenticated, according to an audit.
Cybersecurity
Senate's latest Russia report backs new rules for cyber vendors
Federal investigators may need new authorities to probe cybersecurity breaches in sensitive non-governmental networks, according to the declassified version of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's report on foreign interference in the 2016 election.
Cybersecurity
DHS slams assertions that leaders were illegally appointed
The agency's top lawyer argued that a Government Accountability Office legal opinion was flawed and politically motivated.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Expands Restrictions on Huawei
The department's Bureau of Industry and Security added another 38 Huawei affiliates to its Entity List.
Cybersecurity
Number of Foreign Companies Within Defense Supply Chain Grew Over Past Decade, Report Says
Reliance on foreign suppliers in the defense industrial base rose—notably in packaged software and IT services—even as calls for reshoring increase, according to a new report.
Ideas
Political Trolls Adapt, Create Material to Deceive and Confuse the Public
What they posted shifted over time.
Digital Government
Stereotypes in Language May Shape Bias Against Women in STEM
The language we speak strongly predicts implicit gender associations.
Artificial Intelligence
How Agencies Can Tackle Tech Talent Gaps
Strong brands and room for risk might pay off where government salaries don’t, federal officials said.
Cybersecurity
GAO: DHS acting secretary, top deputy were appointed illegally
Top acting officials at DHS were appointed without regard for laws in place governing agency succession, according to a Government Accountability Office legal opinion.
Ideas
Does Your Agency Pass the Telework Stress Test?
If you haven’t already, ensure your capacity and licensing are at the levels needed for sustained telework.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Wants Contractor Feedback on Rule Change that Bans Certain Chinese Firms
A provision of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act banning agencies from contracting with companies doing business with Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE now takes effect.
Cybersecurity
FBI, NSA reveal undisclosed Russian hacking tool
The GRU malware targets Linux operating systems and is used to conduct cyber espionage on behalf.
Artificial Intelligence
What the Rest of Government Should Watch When the Defense Authorization Bill Goes to Conference
Overhauling FedRAMP is just one of a list of ways the NDAA could affect civilian government tech.
Ideas
The U.S. Election System Is Not Ready for Blockchain Technology … Yet
Blockchain does not exist in a vacuum. It requires extensive support from human personnel and other technology.
Cybersecurity
Achieving gains in government IT performance with DevSecOps
Defense agencies in particular are embracing the idea of blending development, security and operations from day one.
Cybersecurity
GAO to Suggest More than 100 Ways to Secure Federal IT Supply Chains
An upcoming GAO report will provide recommendations for civilian federal agencies to secure their global supply chains.
Cybersecurity