Digital Government
Dems Question Secret Service’s 'Monitoring' of Threats Involving Trump Events
One way the Secret Service keeps tabs on threats, in general, is by tracking social media.
Cybersecurity
Industry Report Warns: Federal CISO Could Be ‘Disruptive’
The new federal IT security chief needs clearly defined job responsibilities and “top-down” support to be effective.
Cybersecurity
NSS Labs CEO: U.S. has unilaterally disarmed in cyberspace
In a recent interview, NSS Labs CEO Vikram Phatak discussed a range of topics, including Apple vs. FBI and the lack of operational experience among U.S. government hackers.
Cybersecurity
How USCIS consolidates immigration data
The agency in charge of processing immigrant visa and naturalization petitions, asylum and refugee applications has a data query service that rounds up data from across DHS.
Digital Government
What the Ukrainian Blackout Means for the Future of Cyberwar
The world’s first cyber-caused electricity blackout shook security experts around the globe. Here’s what it means for keeping the lights on.
Cybersecurity
Senator wants VA to stop using SSNs
After a data leak involving Veteran information, a Wisconsin senator wants the agency to stop using Social Security numbers as identifiers.
Cybersecurity
Senate encryption bill expected next week
The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee is hopeful that his bi-partisan three-page encryption bill text will be released next week.
Ideas
Beating FISMA Stigma: 3 Steps to Reduce Friction Between IT Managers and IGs
Agencies that experience ongoing adversity between these internal offices should consider taking steps in the following three areas.
Cybersecurity
Could a Name Change Clarify What DHS' Cyber Team Actually Protects?
A rebranding could help telegraph that our digital lives and physical safety now are intertwined, says the directorate head.
Cybersecurity
Can Obama’s cyber commission outlast his administration?
President Obama's recently announced Commission for Enhancing National Cybersecurity has ambitions to produce an actionable framework that will carry over to the next administration and seeks to invigorate a younger, more diverse cybersecurity workforce pipeline.
Cybersecurity
Government Officials Just Really Like the Word 'Cyber'
Hacking is not hacking—it’s cybercrime.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon flew handful of drones over U.S. in last decade
A DOD oversight report, released in response to a Freedom of Information Act request from FCW and other outlets, sheds light on the complications that arise when the military puts its drones to use domestically.
Digital Government
The Government Is Secretly Huddling With Companies to Fight Extremism Online
A coalition of civil rights groups wants to be included in the meetings to keep the feds in check.
Cybersecurity
NSA overhaul includes acquisition
"We increasingly need to reach out to commercial companies," many of which are unfamiliar with federal acquisition regulations, said Jennifer Walsmith, NSA's senior acquisition executive.
Cybersecurity
Federal Agencies are Using Last Summer’s ‘Cyber Sprint’ to Justify Sole-Source IT Contracts
Some of these so-called sole-source contracts appear to violate federal contracting rules, according to procurement experts.
Cybersecurity