Cybersecurity
White House: Government Identity Verification Tools Aren’t Meeting The Threat
The order comes as personal information that organizations once used to verify people is increasingly available online.
Cybersecurity
As Atlanta Recovers From Ransomware Attack, Georgia Looks to Boost Cyber Collaboration
The state will soon offer information security training local governments should consider to help avoid a crisis of Atlanta proportions.
Cybersecurity
OMB wants feedback on new ICAM policies
A draft memorandum to strengthen governmentwide identity, credential and access management calls for modernization and more adoption of shared ICAM services.
Cybersecurity
Huawei Pushes Back On FCC Efforts to Bar It From U.S. Networks
FCC’s concerns Huawei is a Chinese spying tool are unfounded and based in rumor, the company said.
Digital Government
GAO: Medicare Agency Isn’t Doing Enough to Ensure Beneficiary Data Is Secure
The agency hasn’t established firm rules for how researchers must secure the data.
Digital Government
The Cambridge Analytica Scandal Affected Nearly 40 million More People Than We Thought
The revelation was buried deep in a lengthy update from Facebook today.
Cybersecurity
Here’s What Government Gets Wrong About Bug Bounties
Congress has gone bananas for bug bounties, but they may not always be the right choice.
Cybersecurity
Many White House domains lack required email security
Many White House email domains are not compliant with a governmentwide cybersecurity directive, according to tests.
Cybersecurity
Facebook Just Took Down 270 Accounts and Pages Run By Russia’s Infamous Troll Factory
This time, their meddling was directed at Russian citizens.
Cybersecurity
FEMA looks to industry for IT help
FEMA's strategic plan announced earlier this month also asks state and local governments to provide more support.
Cybersecurity
White House Lags Far Behind on Email Security Benchmark
The White House has not installed the DMARC security tool on 18 out of its 26 email domains.
Cybersecurity
How to Practice Cybersecurity With The Whole Family
Kids are often more concerned with Minecraft than malware.
Cybersecurity
The Department of Cyber?
As some nations unify their cybersecurity operations, there are calls for a similar effort to create a single agency for civilian cyber authorities in the U.S.
Cybersecurity
Treasury Office Wants Security For the Cloud From the Cloud
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is conducting market research on two cloud security schemas, each of which could lead to a solicitation down the road.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers worry about a second Heartbleed
Two lawmakers are looking for more information from the executive director of the Linux Foundation about the challenges surrounding the security of open-source software.
Cybersecurity
Panera Bread Leaked Customer Data Right on its Website for Months Despite Warnings
The chain restaurant had millions' of customers' personal info
Cybersecurity
The Pentagon is Letting Hackers Loose on Its Travel Management System
Ethical hackers will scour the platform for security gaps in the department’s fifth bug bounty program.
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