Cybersecurity
NCSC launches phishing awareness campaign
The National Counterintelligence and Security Center is the latest federal agency to target the threat of malicious emails.
Modernization
Lesson From the Ashley Madison Hack: Cloud Makes Everyone Vulnerable
Most of us get to be thoroughly relieved that our emails weren't in the Ashley Madison database. But don’t get too comfortable.
Digital Government
How Safe is the US Electrical Grid?
The grid is threatened by massive solar storms, terrorists and climate change. What happens when the lights go out?
Cybersecurity
'Aggressively non-regulatory' NIST offers a cyber helping hand
The director of NIST's Information Technology Laboratory says it can help develop innovative technologies that both industry and agencies can use.
Cybersecurity
The password paradox
Federal security pros fear that rank-and-file feds, drowning in passwords, will threaten organizational security by finding workarounds. Is there a better way than login/password combos?
Cybersecurity
NSA Stepped In to Thwart OPM Hackers -- Eventually
It wasn't until after the intrusion NSA was able to provide OPM with help to try to figure out what had happened, NSA Director Adm. Michael Rogers said.
Cybersecurity
NASA's next CIO, mobile payment problems and a unified VA website
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Emerging Tech
Federal Agencies: What's Your Hack-Response Plan?
On Sept. 15, Nextgov will host a digital event dedicated to educating federal cybersecurity stakeholders on best practices in responding to data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Three Cybersecurity Alternatives if CISA Fails
Lawmakers have focused almost exclusively on information-sharing to boost cybersecurity after a series of high-profile government data breaches.
Digital Government
Is Germany Building the Next NSA?
Berlin is fast becoming a center for European digital-privacy experts. Next year, it will also become the home of Germany’s top spy agency.
Cybersecurity
DOE CISO heads to Commerce
Rod Turk is returning to the Commerce Department after a year at Energy.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Infiltrate Firefox, Prowl Non-AshMad Dating Websites and Share Porn at U. of New South Wales
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Hacked U. of New South Wales Facebook Page Shares Images of Porn with Prospective Students
Education // Social Media
Digital Government
DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking
The onsite, one-hour minilabs could help curb human trafficking, officials say
Cybersecurity
PM-ISE's Howell to lead Institute of Innovation at ACT-IAC
Longtime agency IT executive is leaving government and will assume new role in late September.
Cybersecurity
DHS taps UT-San Antonio to craft ISAO standards
The announcement is part of broader efforts to implement the president's February executive order and make better information sharing a reality.
Cybersecurity
Planning for cyber war in South Dakota
At a Senate field hearing, the message was that tomorrow's talent needs nurturing -- and more scholarship cash -- if America is going to reverse its shortage of cybersecurity professionals.
Cybersecurity