Cybersecurity
Mayorkas plans exit from DHS
Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, a leading advocate of cybersecurity information sharing between industry and government, will retire at the end of October.
Cybersecurity
Yahoo Responds to Email Scanning Program
Calls the report that it built a program to scan all its users' incoming email "misleading"
Cybersecurity
Army cyber advances in the face of policy challenges
The Army Cyber Command has seen substantial growth in the past three years, including launching 42 cyber mission teams, but it still faces policy limitations on deploying and using cyber capabilities.
Cybersecurity
New Technology Lets You Transmit Passwords Through Your Body
It may sound sci-fi, but the invention is based on present-day tech.
Ideas
Why DHS Didn’t Need Its Own Internet of Things Guidance
The department's internet of things framework is late to the game.
Cybersecurity
Report: Yahoo customized surveillance software for NSA
A Reuters report says Yahoo facilitated the federal surveillance of live, bulk email traffic.
Cybersecurity
Officials: DOD must adapt to multi-domain warfare model
Top officials and generals argue the era of AirLand warfare is over and DOD needs to focus on a multi-domain approach that incorporates cyber, electronic warfare and other technological changes.
Cybersecurity
Air Force cybersecurity campaign takes off
Air Force CIO Lt. Gen. William Bender announced a yearlong cybersecurity awareness push and the creation of a chief information security office.
Cybersecurity
Report: Hackers Attack 20 Voter Registration Systems
Every attack hasn't been successful.
Cybersecurity
Here's Donald Trump's Plan to Dominate Cyber
The Republican nominee shared what his cyber priorities would be if he wins in November.
Digital Government
What’s Next in Tech? Find Out Tomorrow
We know what technologies are here, but what’s next?
Cybersecurity
Trump announces plans for Cyber Review Team
In a speech to a veterans group, the Republican presidential nominee offered an outline for his cybersecurity policy.
Cybersecurity
General: Cyber capabilities exceed authorities
The commander of U.S. Army Forces Command said the Army is making progress in developing cyber capabilities, but the authority to use some of them is lagging.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity spending not at risk in election
A new study says DHS is likely to get money to continue cybersecurity programs, no matter who winds up in the White House, because the threat is too big to ignore.
Cybersecurity
More states tap DHS for help with voting security
DHS fields almost two dozen requests from states for cybersecurity services to help protect voter systems, as Capitol Hill leaders from both parties oppose critical infrastructure designation.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Target Citizen Journalists; Share Michelle Obama's Passport and Corrupt Presidential Debate Polls
This week's attacks feature spear-phishing, data dumps and bots.
Cybersecurity
Rep. Will Hurd: ‘Encryption is Good for Our National Security’
Where does the debate over encryption go from here?
Cybersecurity