Cybersecurity
Bernie Sanders Has His Own Computer Scandal: A Data Breach Exposed Hillary’s Secret Info
The consequences of the glitch—which originated with Democratic campaign vendor NGP-VAN—could prove devastating to Sanders.
Cybersecurity
Audit finds Navy installations still vulnerable
Navy officials did not properly tap the National Crime Information Center when screening certain contractors, the IG concluded in a November report that was released in full on Dec. 18.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Bill Boosts DHS Cyberthreat Sharing but Critics Fear Backdoor to NSA Surveillance
The $1.1 trillion spending bill creates an instant information-sharing regime housed at DHS.
Cybersecurity
Privacy Groups Blast Cyber-Sharing Included in Omnibus Spending Bill
Congress is about to take its biggest step yet to bolster cybersecurity, but many fear it could expand surveillance.
Digital Government
FBI Director Says San Bernardino Shooters Didn’t Post Public Social Media Messages
The attackers sent messages, but they were private and couldn’t have been caught by intelligence.
Cybersecurity
DHS cybersecurity office appeals to industry for innovation
DHS looks for industry to help keep up cyber defense programs like Einstein and CDM.
Cybersecurity
More collaboration with tech companies needed to counter Islamic State online
The State Department is continuing its efforts to undermine the Islamic State online, now that militants prefer to use private and sometimes encrypted communications rather than public-facing social media.
Cybersecurity
Defense chief used personal email for official business
The revelation raises questions about the security of information handled by Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and revives concerns about email security practices in the Obama administration.
Cybersecurity
Info-sharing bill's advance is a landmark for DHS
The inclusion of cybersecurity information-sharing legislation in an omnibus package is a milestone in the Department of Homeland Security's evolving collaboration with the private sector on cyber.
Cybersecurity
$1.1 Trillion Spending Package Extends ID Protection for Hacked Feds to a Decade
Right now, OPM is only providing a year of financial safeguards to 4.2 million current and former federal employees whose Social Security numbers were compromised
Ideas
6 Steps to Improve an Agency’s Cyber Defenses
Here are several security actions agency and command leadership can take to harden their cyber defensive posture.
Cybersecurity
Rogers pushes NSA to lead on ICITE, previews agency reorg
The National Security Agency's technological prowess means the agency must lead on an intelligence community-wide IT architecture, Director Adm. Michael Rogers said Dec. 15.
Cybersecurity
Cyber to hitch a ride on must-pass spending bill
Landmark cybersecurity legislation was included in the omnibus spending bill to fund the government through fiscal year 2016, but some privacy advocates are still determined to oppose the measure.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Get Marching Orders for Filling ‘Major’ Cyber Talent Shortage
Boosting the government’s information security workforce is a key part of the Obama administration’s long-term strategy for securing federal networks.
Artificial Intelligence
Robots are Key to Pentagon’s Defensive Cyber Operations Strategy
To gain an edge on the battlefield, artificial intelligence is increasingly necessary.
Cybersecurity
McCain wants to scrutinize social media of U.S. visitors
Sen. John McCain introduced a bill Dec. 15 that would require the Department of Homeland Security to scour the social media presence of foreign travelers to the United States.
Cybersecurity
Air Force closes in on new directive for IT governance
Lisa Disbrow, President Obama's choice for the post of Undersecretary of the Air Force, updated a Senate panel on the Air Force's IT plans at her nomination hearing.
Digital Government
FBI Says It Uses ‘Zero-Day’ Exploits, Too
The Bureau uses the same security loopholes in software that unscrupulous hackers do.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity isn't just about money, OPM adviser says
OPM cyber guru Clifton Triplett wants agencies to make better use of the people and tools they already have.
Cybersecurity