Digital Government
Cyber Official: Agency CISOs Must Find 'Common Vision'
The way knowledge is transferred to incoming appointees could affect their commitment to cyber.
Cybersecurity
Android Malware Infects More than 1M Phones, Adds 13,000 Devices a Day
Technology // Web Services
Cybersecurity
Trump selects retired Marine general to head DOD
President-elect Donald Trump wants Gen. James Mattis (ret.) as his secretary of Defense.
Cybersecurity
DOJ Takes Down Cyber Criminal Network That Cost Hundreds of Millions
The operation involves arrests and searches in five countries.
Cybersecurity
Is the White House Hiding Secrets About Russia's Role in the Election?
Seven senators have asked President Obama to declassify additional information about the Kremlin’s possible involvement.
Cybersecurity
White House Plans to Retire Outdated Cyber Regulations
Some of the outdated regulations date back to the 1990s.
Cybersecurity
NARA names classification chief
Mark Bradley will head the Information Security and Oversight Office, responsible for governmentwide classification policy.
Cybersecurity
House Homeland Chairman Braces for Jurisdiction Fight Next Congress
The current shared jurisdiction system is onerous and prevents needed cyber reforms, Rep. Michael McCaul says.
Cybersecurity
Compromise Defense Policy Bill Elevates Cyber Command
The bill, which could be voted on this week, also places restrictions on splitting CYBERCOM from NSA.
Cybersecurity
Trump Appoints Legislative Cyber Leaders to Transition Team
Reps. Devin Nunes, Marsha Blackburn and Tom Marino have sponsored cyber and tech legislation.
Cybersecurity
NDAA elevates Cyber Command
The final version of the National Defense Authorization Act calls for U.S. Cyber Command to be made a full combatant command, but the NSA/Cyber Command dual-hat leadership will remain, for now.
Cybersecurity
How agencies use social media to recruit the next workforce
Government agencies are looking to social media to directly engage with broad audiences, and believe that greater access to the cool aspects of government work can recruit the next workforce.
Cybersecurity
Obama names first-ever independent NSA watchdog
In 2014, Congress elevated the inspector general post at the National Security Agency to a presidential appointment. More than two years later, someone has finally been named to the job.
Cybersecurity
McCaul wants to tighten oversight of DHS
Entering his final term as chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul hopes to sharpen his panel's legislative control over DHS.
Cybersecurity
DHS CISO: Cyber Needs Continuous Investment In Next Administration
A senior cyber official doesn't expect the transition to disrupt cyber commitments.
Cybersecurity
Updated Intel Bill Mandates FBI Report on Cyber Recruiting
The mandate comes amid a debate over expanded FBI hacking powers.
Cybersecurity
San Francisco Subway Responds to Ransomware with Free Rides
Transportation // San Francisco, U.S.
Cybersecurity
DHS opens up infrastructure protection program
DHS wants innovators to help address cybersecurity in the financial sector.
Cybersecurity