Digital Government
Senators Urge 'Swift Action' on IT Modernization Bill
Urgent security issues are one reason a bipartisan group wants the Senate to take action on the Modernizing Government Technology Act.
Cybersecurity
Kelly: DHS halted the march of WannaCry in the U.S.
The DHS Secretary told a Hill panel that the agency was key to curtailing the historic cyberattack.
Cybersecurity
Safe From WannaCry? Thank the Government.
DHS secretary describes an active government campaign to limit the virus’ spread.
Cybersecurity
Hurd encouraged by IT funding in Trump budget
The architect of the Managing Government Technology Act is happy with the administration's request for a central IT modernization fund, but he thinks the real action will take place at the agency level.
Cybersecurity
McCaul optimistic on DHS cyber reorganization
The House Homeland Security Committee chairman is preparing to reintroduce legislation to reorganize the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber directorate, and he believes forces are aligning to get it passed.
Cybersecurity
CBP reports advances in biometrics
After years of searching and tech trials, Customs and Border Protection said it has found a way to make a biometric entry/exit system work with airlines and airports.
Cybersecurity
CYBERCOM Budget Request Focused on Elevation to Full Command
The command is hard at work prepping for elevation, but with no strict timeline, Adm. Michael Rogers said.
Digital Government
The Bumps, Cuts and Zeros in Trump’s Tech Budget
Federal IT sees an overall boost in spending, but many research programs take a hit.
Cybersecurity
CyberCom seeks 16 percent budget surge for 2018
U.S. Cyber Command is seeking $647 million in funding for fiscal year 2018, a 16 percent boost over 2017 funding, to support cyber mission forces and elevation to a full combatant command.
Cybersecurity
Who Are the Shadow Brokers?
What is—and isn’t—known about the mysterious hackers leaking National Security Agency secrets
Cybersecurity
Here’s How the Trump Budget Treats Cyber
The budget hikes some cyber spending at DHS and FBI but cuts R&D.
Cybersecurity
Budget seeks $2.6 billion for border wall and supporting tech
The administration's budget proposal includes at least a portion of the promised border wall and a lot of tech to support border security.
Cybersecurity
Senator Presses FTC on Hackable Toys
Internet-connected toys can expose children’s personal information or be used as surveillance tools.
Cybersecurity
New DHS data details scope of visa overstays
A detailed report on visa overstays from the Department of Homeland Security indicates that facial recognition technology supporting a biometric exit program is showing promise.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Launch Hack-of-the-Month Club, Target DocuSign Users and Food Ordering Service
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
The People Who Fight Hacking and Cybercrime Are Turning to Designers For Help
Visualize the cyberattack to fight the cyberattack
Cybersecurity