Cybersecurity

DOJ official: Some crypto poses 'undeniable' threat to public safety

Encryption has its virtues, but it is not universally good, said Leslie Caldwell, assistant attorney general for Justice's Criminal Division.

Cybersecurity

White House laments Cold War-era R&D structure

"Too often, the most agile and innovative companies are unwilling to work with government," the Office of Science and Technology Policy document says.

Cybersecurity

Sen. Whitehouse proposes cyber IG for civilian agencies

An overarching inspector general for cybersecurity would attract top-notch talent, according to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.).

Cybersecurity

Texas Trump Opponents Have Fun with Insecure Road Sign

Transportation // Texas, United States

Cybersecurity

NFL Players' Medical Records Stolen from Unencrypted Laptop in Trainer's Car

Entertainment // Healthcare and Public Health // Indiana, United States

Cybersecurity

North Korea's Facebook Knockoff Already Has Been Hacked

Government (Foreign) // Social Media // North Korea

Cybersecurity

FTC: Too soon for internet of things laws

The Federal Trade Commission sees risks and opportunity in internet of things applications, but thinks new laws specific to the technology would be premature.

Cybersecurity

The Most Followed Person on Twitter Has Been Hacked

Entertainment // Social Media // United States

Cybersecurity

SEC promotes cyber adviser

Christopher Hetner is moving into a senior advisory role to SEC Chair Mary Jo White.

Cybersecurity

Naval Research Lab wants cyber risk help

The Naval Research Laboratory has plenty of IT systems that need certifying for cyber risk.

Cybersecurity

DHS advisory council report could help NPPD

A Homeland Security Advisory Council report advocating closer coordination across infrastructure segments could boost the prospects for a reorganization of DHS' cybersecurity unit.

Cybersecurity

House committee wants details on DOD, DHS West Coast offices

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is asking for information on the staffing and budget levels at the two agencies' Silicon Valley offices.

Cybersecurity

VA's CISO moves on

Brian Burns will be leaving the Department of Veterans Affairs on June 10 for a different federal agency.

Cybersecurity

Tech help wanted at OPM

The agency at the center of last summer's breach is officially looking for a new CIO.

Cybersecurity

DeSalvo makes business case for data sharing

The National Coordinator for Health IT emphasized three interdependent "drivers of success" for increased interoperability: a culture change around access to information, a business case for interoperability and the need for common standards.