Cybersecurity
NIST pushes new encryption protocols for quantum, connected devices
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is inching closer to developing two new encryption standards to protect the federal government from new and emerging cybersecurity threats.
Digital Government
Inside GAO’s Plan to Make Congress More Tech-Savvy
The new Science and Technology Assessment and Analytics group aims to prep lawmakers for big decisions on artificial intelligence, privacy and 5G.
Cybersecurity
CISA's plans for 2020
As it hits its stride as a new agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is mixing established federal cybersecurity programs with new tech around DNS threats, botnet detection and malware analysis.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Threats Are Emerging Faster Than DHS Can Address Them, Secretary Says
The agency needs industry to help it “innovate while under attack,” according to Kirstjen Nielsen.
Cybersecurity
With looming budget cuts, DHS S&T looks to CISA
The proposed White House budget once again includes steep cuts to the Science and Technology Directorate at DHS.
Cybersecurity
White House Requests More Than $17.4 Billion for Federal Cyber Efforts
Under the president’s 2020 budget proposal, the Pentagon’s cyber coffers would grow while funds for some civilian agencies dry up.
Cybersecurity
DHS supply chain task force tees up plans
The co-chair of the task force laid out five work streams that will steer larger efforts around securing the technology supply chain.
Digital Government
IT Spending Holds Steady in Trump’s Budget
Civilian agencies would get more and the Defense Department less in the president’s budget proposal.
Cybersecurity