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
Who Are the Hackers Who Broke into Mark Zuckerberg's Social Media Accounts?
The purpose of the attacks remain unclear.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Label Trump a ‘Shape-Shifting Lizard’ on Billboard, Overthrow North Korean Facebook Knockoff, and Steal NFL Players' Medical Evaluations
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
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
Fashion Industry Tells Feds: We Need Better Cybersecurity for Internet-Connected Clothes
The fashion industry is also urging Washington not to hinder creativity.
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.
Cybersecurity
Google Plans to Kill Passwords With This Tech, but Scandinavia Is Way Ahead of It
Norwegian and Swedish banking customers use it for everyday transactions from logging in to bank accounts to filing taxes.
Cybersecurity