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

How to close the cybersecurity talent gap

By analyzing data on workforce needs and hiring efforts, agencies can take the lead in the race to recruit and retain cybersecurity professionals.

Cybersecurity

Fight Over FBI Hacking Powers Comes Down to the Wire

Justice Department pushes back against critics day before rules expansion takes effect.

Cybersecurity

DOJ defends new cyber snooping regulations

The Justice Department said changes to criminal rules will help catch pedophiles and cybercriminals, but privacy advocates say the rules are a dangerous expansion of government hacking powers.

Cybersecurity

A Website That Gives You Points as It Spies on You

Click, and a calm voice explains how easy it is to follow your cursor’s every move.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Turn ATMs into Piggybanks and Customer Databases into High-End Smartphones

This week's cyber crimes require some in real-life accomplishes to finish up tasks.

Cybersecurity

Tech Transformation Service Invites Citizens to Test Its Security

18F's parent organization won't pursue legal action against researchers who find vulnerabilities.

Cybersecurity

Election Security Expert Urges Paper Trail Audit

A recount in key states will ensure the election wasn’t influenced by cyber meddling and dissuade future election hacks, J. Alex Halderman says.

Ideas

How to Stop Insider Threats from Departing Employees

If you don’t have an insider threat prevention program in place already, follow these immediate steps going forward.

Cybersecurity

Bitcoin and Blockchain Seem More and More like Solutions Looking for a Problem

The bitcoin and blockchain world is in a bit of an investment slump.

Cybersecurity

Wyden, Coons Slam DOJ Reply on FBI Hacking Power Expansion

The reply should make Americans doubt DOJ’s commitment to privacy and security, Wyden says.

Cybersecurity

Thieves Jackpot ATMs Across Europe

Financial Services

Cybersecurity

NSA chief in the crosshairs

Top defense and intelligence officials are pushing for the removal of the head of the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command in what appears to be a last-minute bid to split the two entities.

Cybersecurity

Tech, Security Sectors Fear Renewed Crypto Fights Under Trump

The president-elect urged a boycott against Apple for refusing to help the FBI crack into an encrypted iPhone.