Cybersecurity

Trump Releases Long-Delayed Cyber Order

The order was delayed so security and modernization programs can work in tandem, an official said.

Cybersecurity

The Voting Technology We Really Need? Paper

Software-independent backup systems are more important than ever.

Cybersecurity

Trump signs cyber order

Federal IT and legacy systems are at the heart of a long-awaited executive order on cybersecurity signed May 11 by President Trump.

Cybersecurity

What does the internet of things mean for data breaches?

Regulators say new troves of hackable data created by connected devices make the need for a national data breach standard that much more urgent.

Cybersecurity

Will Comey's encryption legacy at FBI go dark?

Politics aside, what does the firing of FBI Director James Comey mean for the future of cybersecurity law enforcement and the debate over commercial encryption?

Cybersecurity

McCaskill slams 'turf wars' over cyber

Why some senators and private sector players think big changes are needed in the U.S. approach to cybersecurity.

Digital Government

Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

A White House statement said he acted on the recommendation of the deputy attorney general and the attorney general.

Cybersecurity

CYBERCOM Chief Defends Delay in Trump's Cyber Strategy

Trump missed a deadline to deliver the strategy within 90 days of taking office.

Cybersecurity

Rogers: 'cyber war' is here to stay

The head of U.S. Cyber Command told senators that the Trump administration is looking to speed up the tempo of cyber operations.

Cybersecurity

What Federal Cyber Workers Think Would Improve Hiring

Agencies could improve cyber hiring by offering to sponsor certification and training programs, survey respondents say.

Cybersecurity

1 in 10 Data Breaches Discovered in 2016 Went Undetected for Over a Year

That’s according to the latest report on data breaches from Verizon’s security research division.

Cybersecurity

FCC Says Bogus Traffic Overwhelmed Website After John Oliver Segment

Multiple attacks slowed down the agency's commenting systems starting Sunday night, an FCC statement said.

Cybersecurity

DOJ warned Flynn could be blackmailed by Russia

Former Acting Attorney General Sally Yates told the Senate Judiciary Committee she warned the White House on Jan. 26 that then-National Security Advisor Michael Flynn was vulnerable to blackmail by Russia.

Cybersecurity

Bill to Aid Small Business Cyber Gets $6M Price Tag

The bill would direct NIST to create cybersecurity resources for small companies of varying sizes.