Cybersecurity
What governments can learn from the original Russian cyber attack
Ten years after Estonia's networks came under siege from a Russian botnet, a group of officials gathered to discuss how the incident helped shape the future of cyber warfare.
Digital Government
Congress to Grill DHS Nominee, Former Yahoo and Equifax CEOs
And that evidence-based policy bill is moving through the House at a quick clip.
Cybersecurity
Army and Navy Cyber Command Ready Way Ahead of Schedule
The services reached the milestone a year ahead of schedule.
Cybersecurity
House bill would shake up HHS cyber offices
Two lawmakers are reviving a bid to improve cybersecurity at the Department of Health and Human Services by reorganizing cyber personnel and operations.
Cybersecurity
New standards coming for ISAOs
There are no common standards for data collection and dissemination at private-sector cybersecurity information sharing groups, but that is expected to change soon.
Cybersecurity
Whitehouse renews call for cyber IG
One lawmaker thinks it's time for a dedicated inspector general with the authority to do penetration testing of federal agency networks and systems.
Cybersecurity
Enrollment for threat sharing program continues to lag
The federal government has big plans for the Automated Indicator Sharing program, but agency officials and members of Congress continue to express frustration at the sluggish pace of enrollment.
Cybersecurity
GAO Says Cybersecurity is Top Concern for 2020 Census
The Census Bureau has only tested four of 43 systems needed for the 2020 Census.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Back Down from Pushing NIST into Cyber Auditing Role
The cyber standards agency will now assist inspectors general in cyber audits.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Baby Boomers Worry About Cybersecurity But Most Shrug Off Their Role In It
Only 38 percent of people born between 1946 and 1964 said they'll take steps to better secure work and personal devices.
Cybersecurity
Bill Calls on Public to Hack Election System
It’s not clear if the contest will include prize money or be a formal bug bounty program.
Cybersecurity
A Researcher Found a Bug That Let Him Access Google’s Database of Bugs
The results could be catastrophic if malicious hackers were to access this database.
Ideas
Homeland to Focus on Critical Infrastructure Protection in November as Vulnerabilities Mount
DHS saved the best of cybersecurity awareness month for last.
Cybersecurity
Three paths for Congress on spy powers
Privacy advocates and security hawks in Congress are grappling over the future of surveillance.
Digital Government
What to Watch for When America’s Tech Giants Testify on Russian Hacking Today
Until now, the companies have been tight-lipped about political manipulation on their platforms.
Cybersecurity
U.S. ports lack key cyber tools
The NotPetya attack in June that briefly crippled shipping giant Maersk is a reminder that maritime cybersecurity vulnerability is a problem with global reach.
Cybersecurity
DHS is Too Slow to Share Cyber Threat Info, Companies Say
Homeland Security threat information is too slow to arrive and sometimes outdated, three out of six industry representatives said.
Cybersecurity
IG: EPA infosec needs better management
The EPA's internal watchdog praised the agency's information security program, but says improved management and training program are required to protect data.
Cybersecurity
Learning to 'fight through the hurt'
Rear Adm. Danelle Barrett wants U.S. cyber forces to be able fight through "Puerto Rico levels" of devastation.
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