Cybersecurity
CISA Wants a Vulnerability Disclosure Program At Every Agency
The agency released a draft binding operational directive that would require all civilian agencies to receive and resolve vulnerabilities identified by public security researchers.
Digital Government
The Education Department is Investigating Foreign Influence at Two Prominent Universities
The agency wants detailed records of what the institutions received from the Russian, Chinese, Saudi Arabian and Qatar governments, as well as Huawei, ZTE and others.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Secretary Proposes ‘Case-by-Case’ Enforcement Of Telecom Ban
A proposed rule out for public comment would give the secretary discretion over how implement a May executive order.
Cybersecurity
Auditors Uncover Tens of Thousands of Critical Security Gaps At Energy Facilities
The review, which included locations operated by the National Nuclear Security Administration, revealed multiple cybersecurity weaknesses recurring year after year.
Cybersecurity
CBP's modernized travel site hits speed bumps at launch
Customs and Border Protection added new features to the website that powers the Visa Waiver Program, but the rollout was marred by glitches.
Cybersecurity
With U.S. cyber policy, clear lanes still hard to come by
The elevation of CISA and maturation of Cyber Command have clarified "big picture" responsibilities for the U.S. government's cyber mission, but private-sector coordination remains a question mark.
Digital Government
Amazon’s JEDI Protest Centers on President Trump
President Trump's public remarks are part of Amazon's legal protest of the Pentagon's JEDI decision.
Digital Government
DHS Leadership Turnover Extends Beyond Secretary’s Office
The rotating cast of officials in top tech and cyber jobs could hinder the department’s ability to develop and execute a consistent digital strategy.
Emerging Tech
NIST Is Offering $6M For Technical Help With Its Smart Grid, IoT Research
The standards agency is building a contract for technical services in support of its cyber-physical systems research.
Cybersecurity
CISA rolls out post-election audit tool for 2020
The software, Arlo, is an open source tool and election officials from Pennsylvania, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Ohio and Georgia have all signed on thus far.
Cybersecurity
Senator Calls on State Dept. to Investigate Appointees’ Use of Personal Devices for Work
Impeachment hearing revelations highlight a larger security problem, Democrat says.
Cybersecurity
Manfra announces plans to step down from CISA
One of the federal government's top cybersecurity officials announced she would be stepping down at the end of the year.
Ideas
Take the First Steps To Quantum-Safe Security Now to Avoid Mistakes Later
No enterprise—whether a government, a military or a private company—can afford to be unprepared.
Cybersecurity
What to Expect from Congress’ Cyber Strategy Brain Trust
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission aims to have policy recommendations ready to plug into the next defense authorization bill, Co-Chairman Rep. Mike Gallagher said.
Cybersecurity
Senate Committee Approves $250 Million to Fund the Electric Grid Security
The PROTECT Act would create a federal grant program to help small utility companies improve their digital defenses.
Cybersecurity
Updated FISMA guidance puts new reporting mandates on agencies
Updated guidance from OMB outlines timelines and deliverables for reporting security incidents, information sharing and vulnerability scans of federal systems and websites.
Cybersecurity
Too Many CISOs Delay Cyber Response, DHS Official Says
The overabundance of federal cybersecurity leaders is inhibiting the government’s ability to rapidly respond to threats, according to Mark Bristow.
Cybersecurity
Federal CISO: Better Info Sharing Will Lead to More Secure Supply Chain
Federal Chief Information Security Officer Grant Schneider outlined the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Council goals for 2020.
Cybersecurity
House passes new stopgap funding bill to avert shutdown
House and Senate appropriators are hopeful they can work out their remaining differences on spending bills in the period after the Thanksgiving recess and before the new continuing resolution expires.
Ideas