Cybersecurity
SEC charges nine in 2016 EDGAR hack, insider trading scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged nine individuals and organizations with participating in a 2016 scheme to hack into EDGAR, the commission’s financial filing system, and profit off illegal trades.
Digital Government
Work on Security Clearance Backlog Continues Through Shutdown
While OPM is closed, the National Background Investigations Bureau continues to chip away at its 600,000-case backlog.
Modernization
House Unanimously Passes Bill to Elevate the Federal CIO
But the Federal CIO Authorization Act still has no Senate counterpart.
Emerging Tech
The Transportation Department is Funding Autonomous Drones
It also wants to research how self-driving vehicles can be manipulated to threaten the public.
Cybersecurity
DOD still falling short on cyber, IG says
Most weaknesses in implementing the NIST cybersecurity framework were related to governance, which could impede the department's ability to manage cybersecurity risks as threats increase.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Propose Bills to Avoid Future Shutdowns, Secure the Power Grid
Congress also cleared a bill to ensure furloughed feds get back pay once the government reopens.
Cybersecurity
Yubico Creates Physical Security Key for iPhones
Android devices no longer get to have all the fun.
Cybersecurity
The Pentagon Has More than 250 Cyber Gaps in Its Networks, Watchdog Says
The Defense Department has a lot of work to do to remedy some years-old cyber issues.
Cybersecurity
Dot-gov site security erodes during shutdown
An internet security company identified expired security certificates on .gov websites.
Cybersecurity
Report: Iran Is Likely Setting Stage for International Phishing Campaign
Hackers have been methodically gaining access to domain name services that allow malware-laden emails to look like they come from legitimate organizations.
Cybersecurity
Why Computer Passwords Are Still a Problem in 2019
Here’s what you can do to make them better.
Cybersecurity
Hundreds of IT Flaws Leave the Pentagon's Finances at Risk
An internal watchdog found 800 new vulnerabilities across the Defense Department’s IT infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
Senators Call For FCC Investigation of Phone Companies Selling Location Data
Your telecom company knows where you are—and it may be selling that information.
Cybersecurity
DARPA probes tech to solve supply chain uncertainty
DARPA and private companies are looking to improve supply chain security through the use of tiny chips and diamonds that can authenticate IT parts used by the government.
Digital Government
Poll: Nearly 3 in 4 Tech Workers in DC Would Consider Leaving Their Employer for Amazon
A survey suggests Amazon’s new HQ2 in Arlington, Va., is going to dramatically disrupt the local workforce—especially in tech.
Digital Government
Rep. Kelly: Shutdown Hurts Government’s IT Workforce
The shutdown will have long-term consequences on federal agencies’ recruiting and retention efforts, Rep. Robin Kelly said.
Cybersecurity
Shutdown delays TSA data-security efforts
The standoff over a controversial border wall is holding up activity on a planned overhaul of key transportation security systems.
Cybersecurity
Shutdown hits CISA's transition
The Department of Homeland Security's nascent cybersecurity agency is short-staffed during a key growth year.
Policy