Cybersecurity

Officials: Yearly budgeting stifles cybersecurity

Current and former officials argue that a one-year budgeting cycle impedes government cybersecurity and IT modernization.

Cybersecurity

OPM hire means top detailees go back to their real jobs

The two top-level IT officials who were detailed to positions outside their agencies while OPM was between full-time CIOs will return to their regularly scheduled programming.

Cybersecurity

5 Ways Agencies Can Prepare for Cyberattacks

Agencies are under great pressure to protect personal data.

Cybersecurity

All the Ways Your Wi-Fi Router Can Spy on You

It can even be trained to read your lips.

Modernization

The Internet of (Poorly Working) Things

So, how is it that we don’t have connected objects that just work?

Cybersecurity

What Vendors Need to Know About GSA’s New Cyber Offerings

Companies that want to provide services for the new SINs will need to explain their way through a variety of scenarios.

Cybersecurity

DHS: Don't Fall for Louisiana Flood Charity Scams

The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team warned against donating to fake organizations.

Cybersecurity

Marine cyber chief: Do not fear RMF

Ray Letteer, chief of the Marine Corps' Cybersecurity Division, advocates faster adoption of the government's Risk Management Framework.

Cybersecurity

Scott ties two legacy IT efforts together

ITMF, Move IT legacy system renewal efforts aren’t mutually exclusive, said federal CIO.

Cybersecurity

Clinton Email Saga Continues with 'Spillage' Request

Rep. Jason Chaffetz also asked the FBI for an inventory of electronic devices and documents obtained from Clinton’s aides containing classified government data.

Cybersecurity

Privacy groups slam DHS social media proposal

A coalition of civil liberties groups has objected to a proposed policy to collect social media information from foreign travelers.

Cybersecurity

Why the Internet of Things Needs Different Encryption

The security systems that protect desktops and servers won't work for RFID tags.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Attack NSA, Take Advantage of Linux Flaw and Post House Democrats’ Personal Details

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Cybersecurity

Yup! NSA Got Hacked

Internal documents appear to confirm this week’s leak came from the agency.

Cybersecurity

VA's Latest Benefit: On-Demand Cyber Training

A DHS online school is offering vets cybersecurity classes as the number of open cyber jobs and jobless veterans grows.

Digital Government

Tips for the FBI (or Any Organization) For Hiring a Data Scientist

There are different types of data scientists, so agencies need to be clear on what their needs.

Cybersecurity

Should feds worry about the NSA leak?

A leak of alleged NSA exploits that includes previously undisclosed flaws in Cisco routers has been met largely with official silence.