Cybersecurity
e-QIP returns, appropriators back credit protection, senators prod SEC on open data
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Postal Service Lacked ‘Cybersecurity Culture’ Before Hack, Watchdog Says
The agency's outdated technology and tiny cybersecurity staff made it more vulnerable to attack, according to the inspector general's report.
Emerging Tech
In Tech Innovation, Don’t Forget about Governance
Maria Roat, chief technology officer at the Transportation Department, called governance one of the biggest challenges she’s faced since she began last year.
Cybersecurity
Senators Want to Give DHS New CYBERCOM-Like Powers to Thwart Civilian Agency Hacks
Lawmakers think there is now enough momentum to grant DHS power over government networks.
Cybersecurity
Don’t Fall for This USAJobs Phishing Scam
The Office of Personnel Management is warning job seekers about email scams purporting to come from the federal government’s jobs site.
Cybersecurity
OPM Looks for Contractor to Notify Victims of Background Check Breach
An information request put out to interested companies indicated a mid-August contract award is the "best case."
Cybersecurity
ICE unveils expanded cyber forensics lab
The 5,000-square-foot forensic laboratory in Fairfax, Va., rivals anything seen on CSI.
Cybersecurity
Collins, Warner look to give DHS more power to police federal networks
In the wake of the OPM hack, a bipartisan group of senators wants Homeland Security to take the lead on protecting the dot-gov domain.
Cybersecurity
Cybercrime survey points to heightened concerns
The study found an "underwhelming level of participation" in federally inspired information sharing efforts.
Cybersecurity
Where's the new cyber strategy?
A week after the end of the federal "sprint," OMB is working past its own deadline on the Federal Civilian Cybersecurity Strategy.
Cybersecurity
The Top 10 Women Cyber Guardians You Should Know About
Here is an unempirical roundup of 10 influential leaders in information security, who happen to be women.
Cybersecurity
Security Experts Point to OPM’s Biggest Cybersecurity Failure
A “comprehensive governing policy”for cybersecurity at the agency would have proactively controlled system access and mandated regular patches and upgrades.
Cybersecurity
Jeh Johnson's email, cyber export controls and faux phishing
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Breach At Walmart Canada and CVS Supplier Could Impact Online Photo Customers
Financial Services // Retailer // Canada
Cybersecurity
Senators want to shore up automotive cybersecurity
Lawmakers are looking to set federal standards governing both the security of cars with network-connected computers and the privacy of the drivers.
Cybersecurity
Is Post-Breach Credit Monitoring Useful? Lawmakers Ask GAO to Review
The use of such services has become routine as the number of data breaches in both government and the private sector has ratcheted up.
Cybersecurity
Were Background Investigations Falsified During the OPM Hack?
Administration will not confirm or deny it has verified the integrity of 21.5 million compromised records.
Cybersecurity
Army looks to beef up Cyber Battle Lab
The cyber lab at Fort Gordon is projected to have "initial operating capability" in October.
Cybersecurity