Cybersecurity
Congress wants oversight of DOD cyber ops
Legislators have introduced a bill requiring the Pentagon to provide details of sensitive military cyber weapons and cyber operations.
Digital Government
WannaCry Gives HHS’ Cyber Threat Center a Real-World Test
Agency opted to respond to a cyberattack like it would a natural disaster.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Want Notice when Pentagon Uses Cyber Weapons
The proposed law would also require congressional notification when DOD gets legal clearance to use a cyber weapon.
Cybersecurity
Comey Says Russian Hackers Targeted 'Hundreds' of Election-Related Entities, and the Real Number 'Could Be More Than 1,000'
The widely publicized email phishing attack on the Democratic National Committee was just one of those.
Cybersecurity
Don't Take the Bait: Tips to Avoid Getting Phished
The consequences of getting hooked by a phishing attempt are dire.
Cybersecurity
Library of Congress reports progress on IT security and modernization
CIO Bernard Barton told lawmakers that GAO recommendations are being put into practice.
Cybersecurity
Comey warns Russia will be back
While many questions remained unanswered after the testimony of former FBI Director James Comey, he made one point abundantly clear: Russia interfered in the 2016 election, and it will do so again.
Cybersecurity
U.S. faces challenges tracking cryptocurrencies
Improved IT systems, new training and updated legislation are needed to track the use of virtual currencies by ransomware crooks and terrorists, according to a U.S. official.
Digital Government
Automated Cybersecurity: Removing Humans from the Equation
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, among others, is pushing to change how software is secured.
Cybersecurity
With Qatar Hack, the Kremlin May Be Opening a New Front in Its Global Information War
A fake video slipped onto a government website may have touched off Qatar’s diplomatic isolation.
Cybersecurity
Kelly Defends Cuts to Science and Tech Budget
The president’s budget request cuts the DHS science and tech office by about 20 percent but boosts operational cyber funding.
Cybersecurity
Hacking Back Could Lead to Cyber Vigilantism, Lawmaker Says
Rep. Jim Langevin warned authorizing hacking back could result in collateral damage.
Cybersecurity
Spy powers overshadowed by Russia in Senate hearing
Officials testifying about the extension of a key surveillance program spent most of a Senate hearing dodging questions about President Trump.
Digital Government
I Bought a Report on Everything Known About Me Online
Data brokers collect and sell people’s personal information. How accurate is what they find?
Cybersecurity
When Being Awesome Can Help Kids Become Cyber Savvy
Turns out, cyber skills can be taught through puzzle games.
Digital Government
Filmmaker Michael Moore Launches Site to Collect White House Secrets
Moore is encouraging administration insiders to share information privately with his team.
Cybersecurity
DHS May Fast-Track Bug Bounties But Hit Brakes on Election Security
The department may launch a cash rewards program for ethical hackers before legislation requires it.
Ideas
Explaining Cybersecurity through Cars: Get Yours Inspected or Get It Off the Road
How you view the world impacts your decision-making.
Cybersecurity