Cybersecurity
Digital Rights Group Plans to Publicize Lawmakers who Oppose Internet Privacy Rules
The House plans to vote on the controversial measure Tuesday.
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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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
Who Owns Your Face?
Advertising companies, tech giants, data collectors, and the federal government, it turns out.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
This Is How Russian Hackers Will Attack the US Next
America needs to be planning now how it will respond
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
Most American internet Users Have No Idea How to Protect Their Accounts
Two-step authentication is a mystery for most Americans.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
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.
Cybersecurity
House panel looks to spur acquisition innovation at DHS
The House Homeland Security Committee passed a bill that would put a manager in place to foster more acquisition innovation at the Department of Homeland Security.
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