Ideas
Will the U.S. Ever Switch From Cyber Defense to Offense?
After another cyberattack on a U.S. city, it may be time to figure out a less passive response.
Cybersecurity
Privacy Tool Makes It Harder For ISPs To Track You
It speeds up your internet as well.
Cybersecurity
OPM Says Agencies Have One Year To ID Cyber Workforce Gaps
The Office of Personnel Management started the clock Monday for agencies to identify, report and mitigate cybersecurity workforce shortfalls.
Cybersecurity
OPM tells agencies how to respond to cyber workforce needs
Agencies will have a year to identify high-value positions, investigate the root causes of any talent shortage and develop action plans before they start reporting annually to OPM.
Cybersecurity
CBP deputy seeks 1,000-mile border wall system
Technology remains a part of the border security balance, but "walls work and agents know it," CBP's Ronald Vitiello said.
Emerging Tech
Army Switches To Special Fast-Track Contract For Drone-Mounted Signal Jammer
The contract will now be limited to members of an industry consortium for cyber and electronic warfare companies.
Cybersecurity
$380 Million in Election Security Money Coming Soon to States
California will get $36 million to secure its election systems; smaller states get less.
Cybersecurity
Marines take lessons from special forces in crafting cyber career path
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller said long-term stability is key: "Once you’re, in you’re in."
Cybersecurity
Bridging the data divide between IT ops and security
When two critical components of an enterprise don’t talk to each other, the enterprise can collapse.
Cybersecurity
Inspector General Confirms Investigation into HHS Cyber Center
The office previously declined to confirm the investigation into the center, where two top officials were reassigned in September.
Cybersecurity
One of the Biggest and Most Boring Cyberattacks Against an American City Yet
A recent ransomware attack on Atlanta’s computer systems is disruptive, but so ordinary.
Digital Government
Facebook Expands Bug Bounty Program for Data Mining Apps
This announcement comes in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Cybersecurity
Here’s What a Company’s Data Breach Game Plan Looks Like
Companies should know who to call in law enforcement and which data is most valuable before a breach occurs, the Chamber of Commerce says.
Emerging Tech
Is Amazon The Lone Frontrunner For A $10 Billion Pentagon Cloud Contract?
Amazon Web Services may be the only vendor capable of meeting Defense Department requirements for its highly-anticipated cloud contract.
Cybersecurity
The FBI Didn’t Explore All Options Before Trying to Force Apple to Break Into an Encrypted iPhone
Some FBI officials were more interested in making a legal blow against cop-proof encryption than in getting into the San Bernardino shooter’s phone.
Cybersecurity
How a terrorist's iPhone became the 'poster child' for the FBI's encryption challenge
According to an oversight report, a senior FBI official became concerned that techies in the bureau were slow-walking a plan to crack the iPhone of the San Bernardino shooter in the hope of obtaining a favorable court verdict.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Seeks to Dismiss Kaspersky Suit Against Legislative Ban
The government filed motions to dismiss two Kaspersky lawsuits Monday, challenging legal and administrative bans.
Cybersecurity
FCC Aims to Ban Some Companies from U.S. Supply Chains, Citing National Security
Chairman Ajit Pai fears the companies could steal U.S. data or spread viruses.
Cybersecurity
CBP to consolidate IT offices
CBP plans to move almost 4,000 IT workers around the capital region to a single facility in Loudoun County.
Digital Government