Cybersecurity
Feds Say Encrypting Data is Key but Don't Want to Pony up the Cash
More than 75 percent of federal IT workers polled could not say with complete certainty their network data is safe, according to a recent survey.
Cybersecurity
Carter discloses Russian hack of Pentagon
In rolling out the Pentagon's cybersecurity strategy, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter revealed that Russian hackers hit a DOD unclassified network earlier this year.
Cybersecurity
House passes second cyber measure
Information sharing bills from the Homeland Security and Intelligence committees have won House passage this week.
Cybersecurity
CERT boss: Classification shouldn't hinder info sharing
On a visit to Silicon Valley, U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team Director Ann Barron-DiCamillo spoke with FCW about Heartbleed, DHS's standing with the private sector and her team's main task, threat information dissemination.
Cybersecurity
Lawmaker Says USIS May Have Shortchanged Cybersecurity before Hack of 27,000 Employee Records
The new accusations come on top of a $1 billion Justice Department lawsuit alleging USIS defrauded the government by conducting incomplete background investigations.
Cybersecurity
Trouble tracking DHS acquisition
GAO says a lack of baseline information makes it difficult to tell if Homeland Security purchasing is meeting schedule and cost goals.
Cybersecurity
Rewiring the Pentagon: Carter's new cyber strategy
After two months on the job studying DOD's cybersecurity and IT needs, Secretary Ashton Carter is set to unveil a new Pentagon cyber strategy in Silicon Valley.
Cybersecurity
Visitors to Google Malaysia Were Rerouted to a Malicious Site
Government (Foreign) // Web Services // Malaysia
Cybersecurity
House Passes Major Cybersecurity Bill Despite Fears It Will Bolster NSA Spying
The first of two info-sharing proposals easily cleared the lower chamber Wednesday.
Cybersecurity
Thieves Break Into Cars by Amplifying Signals from Wireless Keys Inside Homes
Manufacturing // California, United States
Cybersecurity
One down, one to go on info sharing legislation
The House passed the Intelligence Committee's version of an information sharing bill, and has the Homeland Security measure on deck.
Cybersecurity
OPM tightens contracts in response to hacks
The Office of Personnel Management acted in response to a pair of hacks that potentially exposed personal information on almost 75,000 federal employees, including some with security clearances.
Cybersecurity
DHS to Open Up Shop in Silicon Valley
The Department of Homeland Security is opening a branch in Google's territory.
Cybersecurity
DOJ official warns of Sony repeat
John Carlin, assistant attorney general for national security, warns that more destructive cyberattacks are likely on the horizon.
Cybersecurity
Hello Barbie, NSA Win Big in Germany’s 'Big Brother' Awards for Privacy Abuses
The Big Brother Awards gives “prizes” to organizations and individuals around the world making especially egregious use of Germans’ private personal data.
Cybersecurity
Arab Hackers Suspected of Penetrating Israeli Military Network
Government (Foreign) // Israel
Cybersecurity
OPM widens online degree program, TSA tightens up, Sandia signs deal and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
DHS to expedite data scans for foreign fighters
The need to quickly identify foreign fighters has outpaced DHS's ability to protect its big data operations.
Cybersecurity
Lottery IT Security Pro Accused of Rigging Equipment to Win $14.3 Million on Hot Lotto
Entertainment // Iowa, United States
Cybersecurity