Cybersecurity
Contractor Working on OPM’s Cyber Upgrades Suddenly Quits, Citing 'Financial Distress'
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., said she's “concerned that Imperatis’ default may now delay OPM’s much-needed IT infrastructure and security fixes."
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Federal background checks could soon factor in social media
After years of planning, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence approved the incorporation of public social media feeds in security clearance investigations -- a move that could cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Cybersecurity
OPM's sensitive data on feds still not encrypted
More than a year after the hack of federal personnel systems was revealed, the Office of Personnel Management is still unable to encrypt personal data on 4 million federal employees.
Cybersecurity
Online Security Is So Lousy that Most “Hacking” Doesn’t Require Actual Hacking
In many cases, intruders can simply log in with a username and password they’ve stolen or simply guessed.
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There’s a Hacker Shortage, so Facebook Is Turning to Middle Schools
The tech giant has arranged for hundreds of kids, from middle-school age up, to play a hacking game tit’s developed—because it’s having trouble recruiting for security roles.
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FDIC shakeup over 'major incident' revelations
The agency is scrambling to shore up its internal cybersecurity practices as watchdogs scrutinize a spate of unauthorized employee data extractions.
Cybersecurity
Bill would require White House policy on cyberwar
Two senators have introduced legislation that would require the administration to create a policy for when a cyberattack crosses the boundary from a crime or nuisance to qualify as an act of war.
Cybersecurity
New Homeland Security Alert Warns of SAP Program Vulnerabilities
It is incumbent upon the customer, not SAP, to fix the problem, according to researchers.
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Embracing agile at the border
DHS components are discovering that transformation is best tackled one step at a time.
Cybersecurity
DHS warns on old SAP vulnerability
US-CERT issued a warning about a five-year-old SAP vulnerability that could still be a problem in unpatched systems.
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Achieving holistic cybersecurity
To be effective in their security efforts, agencies must be proactive -- using cyber analytics and cognitive-based systems to develop true security intelligence.
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OPM: A Year After the Big Breach
A senior cybersecurity official reflects on OPM’s upcoming “unfortunate anniversary.”
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DHS Is Under the Gun to Collect Data About Threats to Infrastructure, Networks
The data-collection strategy is the first step in a larger effort to unite operations across the department's cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection and law enforcement situational awareness programs.
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Hurd: Hospitals shouldn't look to government for cyber protection
Rep. Will Hurd offered blunt advice to hospitals as the healthcare industry faces an epidemic of cyber attacks.
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Tabletop exercises a useful tool in cybersecurity testing
A senior DOD official said such exercises are among the most useful tools for cybersecurity testing, evaluation and training.
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New CDM services on the horizon
A task order to provide smaller agencies with Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation as a cloud-based service is coming this summer, while a new phase focused on data is being explored.
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The Computer Virus That Haunted Early AIDS Researchers
The first-ever ransomware attack was delivered on a floppy disk.
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Stopping the federal IT security brain drain
To secure the talent they need, agencies must either find a way boost pay or fundamentally change the government-contractor relationship.
Cybersecurity
Turning baseball jerseys into bullet-catchers
CBP leaders are interested in how wearables and the Internet of Things could come together to help create an automated picture of what law enforcement officers are going through.
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