Cybersecurity
U.S. and U.K. say Russia targeted network infrastructure worldwide
U.S. and British officials call out another Kremlin-backed cyber campaign, this time targeting routers, switches and other network devices used by governments, ISPs and critical infrastructure entities.
Cybersecurity
Here’s Your Federal RSA Rundown
Officials from DHS, DARPA and NIST are all on the docket.
Cybersecurity
In defense of DMARC
Clearing up some common misunderstandings about email authentication.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Question FBI’s Push for Backdoors in Encrypted Devices
They also push a wave of privacy bills post-Facebook’s Hill visit.
Cybersecurity
Audit: Veterans Affairs IT Security Officials Have A Lot Of Work To Do
The annual FISMA report includes 29 recommendations to fix significant security weaknesses in eight areas.
Cybersecurity
DHS seeks growth in cyber budget
At an appropriations hearing, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said she's losing sleep over cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity
FBI elevates three cyber cops to top leadership positions
Paul Abbate, who ran the bureau’s cybercrime division, will ascend to the No. 3 spot in the bureau’s leadership.
Cybersecurity
Uber Agrees to Expanded Data Breach Settlement With FTC
The ride-sharing company tried to conceal a 2016 data breach through its bug bounty program.
Cybersecurity
Can Quantum Physics Help Keep Your Credit Card Safe?
NIST has developed a new security method using lasers and crystals.
Cybersecurity
CBP leverages tech, data sharing to fight illegal opioids
New detection technology, as well as increasing shipping data sharing with China helps in the border fight against fentanyl, according to the Customs and Border Protection leader.
Cybersecurity
National Cyber Strategy Coming Soon From White House
The Pentagon will update its cyber policies based on that strategy, an official says.
Cybersecurity
DHS Is Falling Short on Securing Its Classified Intelligence Systems
The department isn’t effectively managing continuous monitoring, the auditor said.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Hackers Think They Can Steal Feds’ Data In Under 15 Hours
The research offers an attacker's view of cybersecurity strategies.
Cybersecurity
National cyber strategy could come by summer
The Pentagon is looking to enhance its cyber posture review to sync with the White House cybersecurity strategy, which could land in August, a top DOD official told Congress.
Ideas
4 Areas Where Cyber Law is Evolving
Internet-of-things devices, ransomware and insurance are raising questions about liability.
Cybersecurity
College Students Battle To Control the Power Grid in Energy Department Challenge
Agency officials hope the competition will draw more young tech talent to the government and energy industry.
Emerging Tech
Google Is Banning Cryptomining Extensions from Chrome Store
You'll have to figure out a different way to mine for Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Cybersecurity
Trump Homeland Security Adviser Bossert Resigns
Bossert was instrumental in developing the administrations cyber policy.
Cybersecurity
Bossert out as homeland security adviser
In yet another shake-up of the Trump administration's national security team, Tom Bossert resigned from office one day after John Bolton started as National Security Adviser.
Cybersecurity