Cybersecurity
Target Data Breach Has Congress Eying Data-Security Alternatives
A key Republican says the string of data thefts dictated a hard look at national policy.
Cybersecurity
Cyber burglars reroute Michigan prof’s paycheck to Utah
Education // Michigan, United States
Cybersecurity
11 teens expelled in California grade tampering scandal
Education // California, United States
Cybersecurity
75 Percent of Pentagon Contractors Adjusted Security After Snowden Leaks
Companies are on high alert for deviant network behavior.
Cybersecurity
Critical infrastructure cyber bill moves forward
The bipartisan measure would codify numerous existing government cybersecurity efforts.
Cybersecurity
The FBI Is in the Market for Malware
The specific organization in need is the FBI Investigative Analysis Unit of the Operational Technology Division.
Cybersecurity
Despite Spending $65 Billion on Cybersecurity, Agencies Neglect Basic Protections
A report by Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., takes agencies to task for failing to patch software and perform other fundamental security steps.
Cybersecurity
Feds: NSA ‘Probably’ Spies on Members of Congress
The admission is hardly surprising, but expect lawmakers to feign outrage anyway.
Cybersecurity
Hill report skewers agencies' cybersecurity practices
Some of the most troubling issues have been at DHS, the agency charged with leading federal cybersecurity efforts.
Digital Government
Patriot Act Architect: No More Spying Unless My NSA Reform Bill Passes
Sensenbrenner says officials risk losing all spying authorization next year if his Freedom Act doesn’t pass.
Cybersecurity
Intell officials stand fast on surveillance
The bulk collection program was described as "low probability but high impact" by one witness, while an industry official warned of the economic consequences of a loss of trust in the U.S. tech sector.
Cybersecurity
Senators Launch Probe of Massive Data Breaches
Lawmakers agree that further legislative protections are needed to prevent the kind of breaches that brought Target and Neiman Marcus to their knees.
Cybersecurity
Feb. 7 last day on the job for Borras
Deputy Undersecretary Chris Cummiskey will serve as acting undersecretary for management beginning Feb.10.
Cybersecurity
Op-Ed: It’s Time to Take Action on Cybersecurity
Our adversaries aren’t standing idly by while we get our defenses in order.
Cybersecurity
After Snowden, what's changed (and what hasn't)
Despite good guidance from feds, defense contractors still feel vulnerable to cyber-threats post-Snowden.
Emerging Tech
Long-Shot Net-Neutrality Bill Introduced
The legislation would save the open Internet rules, but has little hope with Republicans.
Cybersecurity
Data breaches a hot topic on the Hill
Two committees will be holding hearings this week, but the fate of legislation aimed at boosting the federal role in combatting data breaches remains uncertain.
Cybersecurity
Behind clearance reform, a struggle in data collection
Readers weigh in with real-life experience from both sides of the vetting process.
Ideas