Cybersecurity

Former USPS Worker Allegedly Ripped Credit Cards from Envelopes to Buy Designer Handbags, Cars

Financial Services // Government (U.S.) // California, United States

Cybersecurity

Paramedics Snapped Selfies with Unconscious Patients inside Ambulances

Government (U.S.) // Florida, United States

Digital Government

Nextgov Event: Post-OPM Breach, Where Are We in Federal Cybersecurity?

Join Nextgov Aug. 11 to discuss the government's cybersecurity standing.

Digital Government

DNC Email Leaks Could Be Payback From Russia for US Meddling in Foreign Elections

For a quarter century, the U.S. has sought to strengthen democracy in former Soviet countries such as Georgia, Ukraine and Kyrgyzstan.

Cybersecurity

FBI Director: Time to Discuss Encryption Before 'Something Terrible Happens'

"At some point, encryption is going to figure into a major event in this country," Comey said.

Cybersecurity

DOD CIO calls for better industry collaboration on cyber

The Defense Department's Terry Halvorsen said technology firms must work together to craft better cybersecurity solutions.

Cybersecurity

When security goes too far

What happens when agencies realize that every connected device is a potential threat?

Ideas

Time to Stop Hitting the Cyber Snooze Button on US Infrastructure

There’s nothing special about the U.S. power grid that would protect systems from cyber terrorists.

Cybersecurity

Should Secret Service Protect Emails of Future Presidents?

Until there is some type of specific intrusion, like the alleged DNC hack, there is nothing the government specifically does to help prevent hack attacks against presidential nominees.

Cybersecurity

Professionals Across the Globe Agree: Governments Don’t Invest Enough in Cyber

And one in three thinks the cyber shortage makes their organizations more vulnerable to attack.

Digital Government

Trump's Plea for Russia to Hack the US Government

The Republican nominee publicly asked a foreign government to leak emails from a cabinet secretary, dismissed the Geneva Conventions, and seemed confused about where Tim Kaine came from.

Cybersecurity

Cyber worker shortage hurting operations

Although the U.S. is in the top tier for educating new cybersecurity workers, the small talent pool is still a significant challenge for industry and government, according to a new survey.

Digital Government

OMB Stresses Security in Info Management Update

This is the first time since 2000 the "Circular A-130: Managing Information as a Strategic Resource" has been updated.

Cybersecurity

OMB issues A-130 update

The long-awaited update to Circular A-130 addresses a range of cybersecurity issues, including insider threats and feds' use of personal email accounts at work.

Cybersecurity

DISA Wants $9M to Fast Track Cyber Innovations

The agency's Rapid Innovation Fund is pursuing “mature prototypes” of cybersecurity technologies that could be operationalized within two years.

Cybersecurity

Obama Establishes Cyberattack Response Chain of Command

For years, there has been confusion in the private sector and internally among agencies about who's in charge when hackers hit the homeland.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Can Spy on Wireless Keyboards From Hundreds of Feet Away

There’s a gaping security hole in eight popular models.

Cybersecurity

White House policy defines cyber roles

A new presidential policy directive clarifies the responsibilities of federal law enforcement, security and intelligence agencies in responding to significant cyber incidents.