Cybersecurity

DHS cyber reorg bill coming

A top DHS cybersecurity official and a leading lawmaker are pushing a plan to reorganize federal cyber protection.

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4 Security Trends for the New Administration To Consider

The challenge is to balance what’s practical with what’s effective, all in the face of global threats evolving every day.

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Why the internet of things isn't as vulnerable as it looks

While security mavens cast the internet of things as leaky and vulnerable, the tech is also a vital ally, according to the head of the DHS Science & Technology Directorate.

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Former cyber czar looks to change info sharing

As the U.S. government continues to wrestle with policies and programs to share intelligence about cybersecurity threats with the private sector, a small non-profit is trying to change paradigms around information sharing.

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Who Owns Your Face?

Advertising companies, tech giants, data collectors, and the federal government, it turns out.

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Hackers Leak Job Seekers' Info, Customer Data and Discover Cisco Bugs

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

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New cyber warriors face culture shock

The U.S. military services are scrambling to recruit and train new cyber warriors, but that is also requiring cultural changes in institutions known for order, tradition and stability.

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International Group Sees New Niche for Bringing Stability to Cyberspace

The Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace is on a 3-year mission to create rules of the road.

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Spy powers at risk amid Trump controversy

The growing controversy around foreign surveillance and Trump associates is adding fuel to what's already expected to be a fiery debate in Congress over the reauthorization of FISA Section 702.

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GSA looks to streamline cyber buying

As part of a new strategy for Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation cybersecurity capabilities, GSA is looking to replace the blanket purchase agreement with a better governmentwide IT contract.

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A rare piece of good news for federal cybersecurity

The author argues that government could eliminate identity-based breaches by 2021, if agencies leverage advances in identity management under CDM.

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Feds Skeptical About Security of Their Agencies’ Internet-Connected Devices

Major challenges prevent government from adequately securing the smart devices it relies on, including inadequate funding and a procurement process unprepared for digital-age challenges.

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Revamp DHS Cyber Authorities, Former Officials Urge Congress

Ex-NSA Director Keith Alexander also suggested reducing the number of DHS political appointees during a Wednesday hearing.