Cybersecurity
Government Must Pick Between Bad Options in Encryption Debate
The government faces numerous bad choices in the encryption debate, but the worst is doing nothing at all, a think tank report concludes.
Cybersecurity
Army Cyber is targeting civilians (for jobs)
The U.S. Army has launched two new initiatives to bring civilian cyber experts into the workforce, one of which is a pilot program to examine the interest in direct commissions for cyber positions.
Ideas
Why Don’t We See More Automation in Federal Networks?
Automation would cut the time from detection of cyberattacks to remediation from months to seconds.
Cybersecurity
DHS Secretary Sides with Obama on Protecting Election Systems
John Kelly was previously less supportive of the controversial designation.
Cybersecurity
House Approves Bill Requiring Warrants for All Police Email Searches
The House approved similar legislation last year, but it never reached the Senate floor.
Cybersecurity
DHS mulls password collection at borders
Homeland Security Secretary tells House Committee that surrendering social media passwords to law enforcement is being considered as a condition of entry at border crossings.
Cybersecurity
New International Cyber Rules Likely Off the Table for UN Experts Group
The UN group affirmed international law applies in cyberspace and stated nations should not hack each other’s critical infrastructure during previous meetings.
Cybersecurity
Your Browsing History Alone Can Give Away Your Identity
Researchers have found a way to connect the dots between people’s private online activity and their Twitter accounts—even for people who have never tweeted.
Cybersecurity
The digital government Americans deserve
Five ways the Trump administration can build a more effective and secure digital government.
Cybersecurity
Report: 75 Percent of Organizations Have Been Hit By Malicious Adware
Spam makes up about 65 percent of total email volume.
Cybersecurity
Thornberry focused on DOD innovation and acquisition reform
Increasing the Defense Department budget and driving innovation and acquisition reform will be the priorities of the House Armed Services Committee this year, according to Chairman Mac Thornberry.
Cybersecurity
How Your 'Smart' Coffee Maker Could Get Hacked and Ruin Your Life
The botnets are out there.
Cybersecurity
IRS Warns to Watch Out For W-2 Form Scams
An email phishing scam is spreading to school districts and nonprofits.
Cybersecurity
Security, Background Checks, Tech Refreshes Top House Oversight's To-Do List
Committee efforts include ensuring the security of background check information and reducing legacy information technology.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Hold Info Ransom, Steal Diplomatic Emails and Infect CCTV System
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
DOD can still hire cyber civilians
The Department of Defense has determined that cybersecurity and cyberspace positions are exempt from President Trump’s freeze on the hiring of civilian workers.
Modernization
How Feds Can Use Encrypted Apps—Without Breaking the Law
The use of encryption technologies to communicate with peers is undoubtedly safer than using traditional communications, but there are caveats for federal employees.
Digital Government