Cybersecurity
House formally authorizes CBP for first time
The agency tasked with border security has lacked clear statutory authority.
Cybersecurity
Appel leads JIE, Brennan apologizes, IG dings NOAA and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
Terror Victims Can’t Seize Iranian and Syrian Web Addresses
ICANN: Internet domains aren’t owned by anybody, including ICANN.
Cybersecurity
How to get good media stories about government
Steve Kelman explains what agencies can learn from a TSA contest's coverage on the NBC Nightly News.
Cybersecurity
Canada Research Agency Goes Offline to Contain Chinese Infection
Breach could have deeper implications.
Cybersecurity
After arrest, crooks claim hospital’s laptop is in a lake, but divers can’t locate
Healthcare and Public Health // South Carolina, United States
Cybersecurity
Appropriators consolidate cyber spending, IG dings HHS and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
House Wants Agency CIOs to Vouch for Security of Their Websites
‘This bill forces bureaucrats to protect your personal information,’ lawmaker says.
Cybersecurity
House Approves Stronger Cyber Protections for Critical infrastructure
Separate bill to bolster DHS’ cyber workforce also passes.
Cybersecurity
Debating the cyber threat
Current and former officials exchanged views on the U.S. strategic approach to cybersecurity at the Aspen Security Forum, but reached little consensus.
Cybersecurity
House passes three cyber bills
The measures, all passed easily, deal with information sharing, technology procurement and the DHS workforce.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Raided Israeli Contractors That Built Iron Dome Missile Shield
Details on U.S. missile technologies also were copied by the allegedly China-based attackers.
Cybersecurity
British Activist Lauri Love Accused of Hacking Deltek
Breach occurred July 2013, but the government market research firm didn’t realize it until eight months later.
Cybersecurity
Hacker Breached NOAA Satellite Data from Contractor’s PC
Watchdog says it's a bad idea for personnel to access NOAA systems using personal computers
Cybersecurity