Digital Government
GSA Pushes Forward as Digital 'First Mover'
GSA officials share the agency's recent IT wins and future plans.
Cybersecurity
Hacks targeting Democrats put a spotlight on cyber in Congress
Congress is trying to get its house in order when it comes to cybersecurity, after non-public info on lawmakers was leaked.
Cybersecurity
DHS talks with states about shoring up cyber in voting systems
DHS chief Jeh Johnson kicks off voting infrastructure cybersecurity awareness campaign.
Cybersecurity
Challenge.gov takes wing
Steve Kelman contends that a recent report on agencies' prize challenges tells only half the success story.
Cybersecurity
Commerce, Energy and Justice Departments Get Generally Positive Cyber Assessments
Agencies' inspectors general are submitting reports as part of the 2015 Cybersecurity Act.
Cybersecurity
Hacker Publishes House Democrats’ Personal Cell Numbers, Emails
Government (U.S.) // Washington, D.C., United States
Cybersecurity
Russian-Linked Group Leaks US Lawmakers’ Phone Numbers, Emails
Late Friday, an online figure linked to Russian intelligence groups released the personal information of several lawmakers, part of an established pattern.
Cybersecurity
DHS turns to small businesses to tap blockchain tech
DHS has awarded $100,000 each to four small innovators to explore the use of blockchain for identity management.
Cybersecurity
How Grades Motivate Better Cyber Practices at DOD
It turns out no one like bad grades, according to one Defense Department official.
Cybersecurity
High-profile hacks and the asymmetry of disclosure
Data leaks are impossible to reverse, so the best strategy is to prevent intruders from having prolonged, unfettered access to systems in the first place.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Breach Oracle and DDoS Attack Aussie Census Bureau; Researchers Find Bug in Keyless Cars
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Australian Census 2016 Disrupted By DDoS Attacks
Government (Foreign) // Australia, Australia
Cybersecurity
IRS sounds the alarm on new phishing scam
Professional tax preparers are targets in a new email scam that opens the door for keystroke-logger malware.
Cybersecurity
Census taps Mandiant for cyber assessment
The Census Bureau selected a vendor on a sole-source basis to assess its vulnerability -- and announced plans to hire a CISO.
Cybersecurity
GSA Gets Thumbs Up on Cybersecurity Act Assessment
The agency's IT security policies are up to date and "generally consistent" with governmentwide standards, according to the IG.
Cybersecurity
Why the A-130 Update is a Huge Deal for Government
A-130 focuses on three key elements: real-time knowledge of the environment, proactive risk management and shared responsibility.
Cybersecurity
Cyber commission wants public ideas for bolstering IT security
The Commission for Enhancing National Cybersecurity has issued a request for information to inform its recommendations on how to strengthen IT security in both the public and private sectors.
Cybersecurity