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
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