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