Cybersecurity

Torture Report: Seized Computers, Not Waterboarding, Thwarted Would-be Bomber

A confiscated computer and the CIA's cyber capabilities -- not waterboarding -- were essential in yielding information.

Cybersecurity

Defining cyber roles at DOD

Recent directive brings needed clarification and "a big movement forward" on business operation, acting CIO Halvorsen says.

Cybersecurity

DHS Cyber Program Repels Threats in Real Time

CenturyLink becomes the first company to go live with intrusion prevention -- the third phase of the "Einstein" scanning program.

Emerging Tech

Will Government Regulation Kill the Internet of Things?

The government needs to update regulations to accommodate the Internet of Things. But those rules shouldn’t be written in stone.

Cybersecurity

Uncrackable encryption could secure more than weapons

A novel approach to encrypting nuclear weapons could promise unprecedented security for other applications, such as communications and the IT gear supply chain.

Cybersecurity

Striking a balance with mobile device security

Functionality and security don't have to be mutually exclusive, but agencies find the tension is still significant.

Cybersecurity

Burning down the legacy SOC

Automation and the orchestration of multiple systems are essential to defending against today's cyber threats, which requires a new approach to security operations centers.

Cybersecurity

Blogger Leaks ‘Evidence’ of China’s Propaganda Machine

Email archive reveals the IDs and online activities of paid, pro-government digital commentators.

Cybersecurity

Hackers Game Stocks, Target Hollywood Union and Pocket Medical Data

Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.

Digital Government

No More FOUO: Government Plans to Simplify Labeling of Sensitive Information

There are around 120 different designations for unclassified information that requires some sort of safeguarding.

Cybersecurity

DOD announces 2014 CIO award winners

The Defense Department honored four teams and individuals for their achievements in advancing government IT over the last year.

Cybersecurity

What is on the Pentagon Cyber Chief’s Holiday Shopping List?

On Thursday evening, in front of cyber purveyors, DOD CISO rattled off technologies he wants to help secure an Internet of stuff.

Digital Government

House Lawmakers to Reintroduce Bill to End NSA 'Backdoor' Exploits

The measure passed the House earlier this year with major bipartisan support, but was cut out of ongoing funding negotiations.

Cybersecurity

Google Wants to Replace Passwords With Fingerprints and Eyeballs

The tech giant is exploring new ways to secure web activity on its devices.