Cybersecurity
DHS secretary praises CISA, but college kids don't much care
Jeh Johnson spoke to American University students about security challenges on the night CISA passed, but cybersecurity talk was minimal.
Cybersecurity
CISA passes Senate, Census seeks CIO and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
US Fears Underwater Internet Cables Could Be Next Target in Tech Warfare
The US government is concerned the Russian military could attempt to sabotage these cables in a time of conflict.
Cybersecurity
Safeguarding Pentagon health records
Hackers have healthcare data firmly in their sights, and Capt. John Windom is keen to keep the Pentagon’s massive health records system from being the next breach victim.
Cybersecurity
Why Millennials Aren’t the Answer to Government’s Cyber Shortage Just Yet
Nearly 80 percent of millennials said they’ve never spoken to a practicing cybersecurity professional.
Cybersecurity
NGA releases commercial strategy, OASIS chief heads to White House and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Millennials don't even know what cybersecurity is
Young people are overconfident, unaware and uninterested in pursuing cybersecurity careers, largely because they don't know what it means to be a cybersecurity professional.
Cybersecurity
A Sixth Grader Is Selling Superstrong Passwords for $2
This 11-year-old can help you become cryptographically secure.
Cybersecurity
DHS banks on data repository for cyber insurance
Insurance is a market-based way to offset cybersecurity risks in the absence of regulations, but the lack of data and disclosure requirements remains an obstacle to widespread adoption.
Cybersecurity
BIS dinged on cyber posture by Commerce IG
The Bureau of Industry and Security lacks a full inventory of network-connected devices and isn't doing all it can to protect against cyberattack, according to a new report.
Cybersecurity
Computer Theft at University Unnerves Human Rights Community
Education // Nonprofit // seattle, Washington, United States
Cybersecurity
Three New York Teens Arrested for Changing Grades and Schedules
Education // New York, United States
Cybersecurity
Hacktivists Leak Data on State-run Thai Communications Agency
Government (Foreign) // Telecommunications // Thailand
Digital Government
The New Tinfoil Hat? NSA-Proof Wallpaper
A Utah company has a new nickel-carbon material that could help the Pentagon fight off some of its most haunting threats.
Cybersecurity
Are Microsoft and Google Better at Cybersecurity than the CIA?
Questions arise following the hack of John Brennan's personal email.
Digital Government
Intelligence Office: Don’t Trust Your Facebook Friends
An educational video from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence is warning people to be wary of foreign spies on social-media sites
Cybersecurity
The Federal Government Is Finally Updating Y2K-era Cybersecurity Baselines
The last time the federal government updated its IT strategy, the requirements dealt with protecting "dial-in access," bulletin boards, and passwords.
Ideas
To be Successful, Hackers Need These 3 Elements
Hackers’ reconnaissance activities are shrouded within massive amounts of data, and are difficult to detect.
Cybersecurity