Ideas
Agencies Should Prioritize Data-Level Protections to Secure Citizen Information
Because it really is all about the data.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker looks to boost FTC power in data breach enforcement
California Democrat Ted Lieu wants to expand the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to take action against companies who lose their consumer data in security breaches.
Digital Government
IG Begins Full Audit After FEMA CIO Allegedly Misleads Investigators
The Federal Emergency Management Agency isn’t fixing its outstanding IT management issues and the acting inspector general says he plans to find out why.
Cybersecurity
CYBERCOM Chief Nominee Plans Recommendation on NSA Split Within Three Months
Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone has “no predisposed opinion” about the split, he told lawmakers.
Cybersecurity
Nakasone discusses deterrence, dual-hat structure at confirmation hearing
"Our adversaries have not seen our response in sufficient detail to change their behavior,” the Army general said when asked about previous cyber provocations.
Cybersecurity
Making the case (again) for renaming NPPD
The directorate's name change is about more than a title, say DHS leaders working with critical infrastructure sectors.
Cybersecurity
CYBERCOM Leader Offers Advice for His Successor
U.S. Cyber Command's mission has already outgrown its capacity.
Cybersecurity
Senate DHS Reauthorization Bill Likely to Streamline Oversight, Include Election Security
Senators also aim to limit partisan amendments to the bill that would reauthorize DHS for the first time in 15 years.
Digital Government
Federal Hiring Site Opts for More Secure Log-in
USAjobs is now integrated with login.gov, which adds extra layers of security.
Cybersecurity
Senate panel takes up DHS authorization
Senate Homeland Security Committee is lining up a DHS authorization bill for next week that includes a proposal to reorganize the agency's cybersecurity operation.
Cybersecurity
Nuclear Agency Wants Info on Securing Radioactive Waste from Cyberattacks
The National Nuclear Security Administration is looking for a woman-owned small business to prevent cyberattacks targeting nuclear materials, whether in a facility or in transit.
Modernization
White House Opens Applications for Technology Modernization Fund
The White House on Tuesday published guidelines for federal agencies looking to bring their IT systems into the 21st century under new legislation.
Cybersecurity
Rogers: CyberCom lacks authority, resources to defend all of cyberspace
The outgoing NSA and U.S. Cyber Command chief told lawmakers CyberCom is not sitting on its hands when it comes to potential Russian cyber interference, but it lacks the authority to do more absent additional presidential direction.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard Needs Fresh IT, People to Keep Networks Secure
The service’s head of Cyber Command outlines his strategy for updating old systems and getting personnel to rethink cybersecurity.
Digital Government
Supreme Court Could Limit Law Enforcement’s Reach in the Cloud
The high court will have to decide whether a 1980s law allows warrants for emails U.S. companies store abroad.
Cybersecurity
What does the House retirement wave mean for tech?
More than a few committee chairs and members with cyber and technology policy chops are leaving Congress. Will it matter to the govtech space?
Cybersecurity
Senators want CBP to close e-Passport security gap
U.S. border authorities lack the software to authenticate digital signatures in ePassports -- a situation two senators would like to change.
Cybersecurity