Cybersecurity

Will Top Cyber Talent Join the Trump Team? Jury’s Out

Some experts say patriotism will trump anxiety about the outsider candidate. Others are less sure.

Digital Government

Federal Tech Sector Reacts to President-Elect Trump

A couple of federal tech groups are ready to get to work with the next commander-in-chief.

Digital Government

The Most Militarily Decisive Use of Autonomy You Won’t See

Drones and robots get the headlines, but autonomous cyber weapons will be key to future warfare.

Cybersecurity

All's quiet on the election cyber front, so far

Despite earlier hacks and official concerns that Russia or others would seek to sabotage the U.S. elections, there was little sign of malicious cyber activity through most of Election Day. But that doesn't mean all is well.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Unsuccessfully Aimed Mirai Botnet at Clinton, Trump sites

Neither site was felled by the botnet that previously disrupted Netflix and The New York Times.

Cybersecurity

Can government guide industry to better cyber info-sharing?

The NTIA is hoping to nudge industry to improve collaboration on disclosing cyber vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity

You Can Now Buy 'USB Condoms' to Prevent Devices from Catching Nasty Viruses

These prophylactics are plugged to the end of a USB cable and allow electricity to flow through while preventing data from being transferred or accessed.

Cybersecurity

Best Practices Out Soon to Connect Companies, Ethical Hackers

Companies should state clearly when they won’t sue ethical hackers for sharing vulnerabilities, draft guidance states.

Digital Government

Industry Group to Senate: Don't Drag Your Feet on IT Modernization Bill

Failing to address the government’s legacy IT problem would be a major missed opportunity for the Senate, according to the head of a trade association.

Cybersecurity

Cyber Thieves Swipe Cash from 20,000 UK Bank Accounts

Financial Services // United Kingdom

Cybersecurity

China’s Bewildering New Cybersecurity Law Keeps Foreign Tech Firms Out of the Country

The law generally re-affirms the state’s commitment to controlling what technology is used within China’s borders and how it can collect information.

Cybersecurity

Fewer OPM Hack Victims Must Re-Enroll in Protection Services Than Originally Estimated

Lawmakers express concern provider transition "may create confusion."

Cybersecurity

Scouting new vistas in mind-machine connections

IARPA and Sandia National Labs have joined forces to reverse-engineer the algorithms of the human mind.

Cybersecurity

The Next President Will Face a Cyber Crisis. Here's How to Handle It

The next president should focus on creating serious cyber strategies and game plans, experts tell Nextgov.

Cybersecurity

The Long and Winding Road Ahead for IoT Security

In one sense, the Mirai bots did the world a favor by attacking now.

Cybersecurity

UK Hospitals Cancel Operations Because of Computer Virus

Healthcare and Public Health // North Lincolnshire, England

Cybersecurity

No, the National Guard Can’t ‘Secure’ the Election

By design, the role of the military in voting-related activities is highly limited. Proposed legislation may change that.