Artificial Intelligence
It Will Take Human-Machine Teams to Fight Cyber Threats, McAfee CTO Says
Artificial intelligence won’t replace humans, but it will change the way they work.
Cybersecurity
Government Advisory Group Preps ‘Moonshot’ Plan to Fight Botnets
The DHS advisory body also finalized a report on how government should prepare for AI, quantum computing and other emerging tech.
Cybersecurity
House adds cyber strategy provision to defense bill
The House overwhelmingly passed the 2018 defense bill after adding cyber provisions, including the requirement for the DOD to update its cyber strategy and definition of cyber deterrence.
Cybersecurity
McCaskill wants answers on immigration IT
The ranking Democrat on the Senate on Homeland Security committee wants to see acquisition and decision documentation as well as alternatives for the beleaguered DHS immigration processing system dubbed ELIS.
Cybersecurity
House bill provides $1.6B for border wall
The House DHS appropriations bill funds border wall construction at $1.6 billion, with more than $200 million in supporting tech.
Cybersecurity
Senator Seeks Answers on Poor IT Vetting at OPM
Two years after a major breach, a recent audit found OPM rushed through security reviews and one lawmaker wants to know why.
Modernization
Keep Hackers Out of Your Netflix and Hulu Accounts
Only you can binge watch on your account.
Cybersecurity
Why cyber capabilities are more important than strategy
The Senate version of the 2018 defense bill calls for the creation of a cyber strategy, but one former DOD official says the U.S. must focus on capabilities and authorities first.
Cybersecurity
Here’s Why a U.S.-Russia Cyber Working Group Could Do Some Good
The group could focus on areas of common interest without stepping back on election hacking, but some experts still say it’s a silly idea.
Cybersecurity
FBI nominee stresses cyber and spy powers
FBI director nominee Christopher Wray told senators he will make cyber and the reauthorization of FISA Section 702 top priorities if he is confirmed.
Cybersecurity
Millennials Pose Greatest IT Security Risk of Any Group, Survey Says
Millennials use unapproved apps, Generation X members ignore security policies and baby boomers get phished.
Cybersecurity
House Homeland Budget Plans $1.8B for Cyber Unit, Cuts Research
The moves are largely consistent with the president’s budget request.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How Comics Can Boost Cyber Training
A DHS grantee created a web comic template for cyber training.
Cybersecurity
Expert: Battling botnets requires standards and automation
The departments of Commerce and Homeland Security have embarked on a year-long study on how to reduce botnets, but one former official says steps must be taken now to combat the growing problem.
Digital Government
Lawmaker to Trump’s Election Commission: Drop Your Voter Data Request
Rep. Gerry Connolly urged Mike Pence to abandon a search for sensitive voter data.
Cybersecurity
IoT cybersecurity a hot topic for White House adviser
A White House cybersecurity adviser warns on the interconnected ecosystem of the internet of things.
Cybersecurity
Country With World’s Best Cybersecurity Is Planning New Law to License Hackers
Hacking without a license will be punishable by jail time.
Cybersecurity