Cybersecurity
A mixed legacy on cyber for Obama
A group of former federal officials delivered a mixed verdict: the Obama administration has done well to make cybersecurity relevant to top agency officials -- and not just techies, but should have done more to follow through on key policies.
Cybersecurity
Federal Board Has a Plan to Secure Health, Retirement Plans from Cyberthreats
An upcoming study will focus on “outlining the scalable elements of cyber-risk management strategies for benefit plans.”
Cybersecurity
Audit Finds 'Hostile Probes,' Breaches of Weather Satellite System
The nation's weather satellite program over the course of a year suffered 10 data security incidents.
Cybersecurity
Audit: DHS Employees Not Fooled by Phishing Scams
However, some employees are still leaving sensitive paper documents strewn about their cubicles.
Cybersecurity
NGA follows DOD to Silicon Valley
This summer the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency will open an outpost in Silicon Valley to create a presence for the intelligence agency similar to the Defense Department's DIUx.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon bounty program reveals 90 bugs
The high-profile and unprecedented program is uncovering vulnerabilities in Defense Department websites, and other federal agencies are taking notice.
Cybersecurity
How feds, military might deploy consumer IoT gear
Commercial technology and networks are set to play important roles as federal agencies and the Defense Department seek to harness the Internet of Things.
Cybersecurity
Feds Finalize Basic Cyber Hygiene Rules for Contractor Systems
Some industry members say the marching orders are not in lockstep.
Digital Government
Navy Wants to Train Employees to be ‘Ethical Hackers’
Thirty-four sailors will undergo the Certified Ethical Hacker program, an intensive five-day course.
Cybersecurity
House, Senate bills would urge more sanctions on Iranian hackers
The Iran Cyber Sanctions Act of 2016 would push the U.S. government to slap more sanctions on Iranian hackers.
Digital Government
The Pentagon Wants to Get Its Hands on the Technology Behind Bitcoin
Blockchain technology promises secure, tamper-proof and even faster communications and data transfer.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Rape Car Dealership Customer, Change 'Game of Thrones' Dialogue on Reddit; Gitmo Accidentally Leaks Classified Intel
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Woman Alleges Rapist Tracked Her Down Through a Car Dealership Database
Retailer // California, United States
Cybersecurity
U.S. Officials Spilled Classified Exhibits during Gitmo Military Court Proceedings
Government (U.S.) // Cuba
Cybersecurity
Skimmer Devices on Registers Are Likely Behind Walmart Customer Data Breach
Financial Services // Retailer // Virginia, United States
Cybersecurity
FDIC Calls ‘Major’ Data Breaches Accidental
The failure of an agency to classify a cyberincident as a "major" one could stall reporting of the incident.
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."
Cybersecurity