Cybersecurity
Internet giants want Trump to back strong encryption
Forty of the most recognizable internet companies want to make sure their policy priorities -- which include data security, strong encryption and immigration reform -- are considered by the Trump administration from Day One.
Cybersecurity
NIST's new take on IoT security
NIST's new guidance on security for the internet of things is not prescriptive like FIPS but instead offers a foundation for engineering security into connected devices.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Threats as Severe as Terrorism Threats, NIST Official Says
NIST Systems Security Engineering guidance urges putting security in upfront and not relying on cyber hygiene.
Cybersecurity
Warner: No red or blue cybersecurity teams
One of the Senate's most tech-savvy members sees some common ground on cybersecurity in the post-election environment.
Cybersecurity
Google, Amazon Urge Trump to Support Strong Encryption
The president-elect has generally opposed encryption that keeps out law enforcement.
Cybersecurity
Thousands of Government, Military Addresses in Adult Friend Finder Hookup Site Breach
It’s not clear how many of the addresses are genuine, the site that reported the breach says.
Cybersecurity
Next Big Hacking Threat is Already Happening—You Just Can’t See It
Malicious hackers are breaking into industrial computer networks all the time.
Cybersecurity
White House tweaks incident reporting in FISMA memo
Agencies get an updated definition of a cyber incident in a recent Federal Information Security Modernization Act memo.
Cybersecurity
What to look for in cyber policy during Trump's first 100 days
As the new administration comes on board, leaders must understand the cybersecurity relationships protecting critical infrastructure, according to one expert.
Cybersecurity
Army announces bug bounty program
Based on the "Hack the Pentagon" bug bounty program, the Army's effort will let military personnel and government civilians find vulnerabilities in the Army's recruiting websites.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Go Post-Election Phishing, Turn Off Heat in Finland and Steal Cash From UK Bank
This week's hackers dip their toes into cyber-physical shenanigans.
Modernization
Report: FBI Can Unlock Most Devices
The bureau can access the data on most of the smartphones and laptops it encounters during investigations, according to a report.
Cybersecurity
Nearly 90% of Civilian Agencies Run DHS’ Einstein 3A Cyber Program
That’s up from just 50 percent in January.
Cybersecurity
NIST to Small Businesses: Protect Your Networks
Small businesses could provide hackers with an entry into larger ones.
Cybersecurity
Why cyber needs to be front and center in the transition
Experts warn that past transitions have ignored the lessons learned by outgoing administrations, and the stakes are so high now that the Trump Administration needs to heed the advice of Obama's cyber officials.
Cybersecurity
Background Check Chief: 2 Years Before Next-Gen Network Up and Running
The agency aims to launch a simpler public interface in the interim.
Cybersecurity