Digital Government
Commentary: A Narrow Victory for NSA Surveillance Opponents
Task force says to keep the crown jewels, just with a little more transparency.
Cybersecurity
Labs look to go private with cyber defenses
A DHS program is working to commercialize or license cybersecurity technology.
Cybersecurity
Converging physical and cybersecurity
An industry expert makes the case for giving federal IT departments responsibility for all aspects of security.
Digital Government
Task Force Blasts NSA's Collection and Storage of Personal Data
A group of presidential advisers recommends more than 40 changes to the NSA's data collection program.
Cybersecurity
White House review group issues intelligence reform report
The 300-page report is aimed at balancing national security concerns with protections for privacy and civil liberties.
Digital Government
Battle Over HealthCare.gov Paper Trail Reaches House Leadership
Pelosi is seeking a classified briefing to discuss the cybersecurity risks of releasing some contractor documents.
Cybersecurity
Let Supreme Court Decide if NSA Surveillance Is Constitutional, Key Senator Says
Lawmakers have been assuming the program is legal, Feinstein says.
Cybersecurity
FEMA expands disaster crowdsourcing
A new app feature allows users to upload photos and report incident information from their smartphones.
Cybersecurity
Couple of laptops filched could affect 800,000 insurance members
Healthcare and Public Health // New Jersey, United States
Cybersecurity
54 million Turkish citizens victimized by Russian identity thieves
Government (Foreign) // Turkey
Cybersecurity
Target offered hackers Black Friday sale
Financial Services // Manufacturing // United States
Digital Government
Congress Directs the Pentagon to Appoint a Cyber Czar
The new position would have a broad portfolio, including oversight of all cyber missions, both offensive and defensive.
Digital Government
HealthCare.gov Security Gaps Identified in Contractor Documents
It’s not clear how many of the vulnerabilities have since been addressed.
Digital Government
Microsoft Executive to Lead HealthCare.gov
Kurt DelBene takes the reins from Jeffrey Zients to lead the site out of crisis mode.
Cybersecurity
Ruling Against NSA Surveillance Is 'First of Many,' Snowden Says
'The government has granted itself power it is not entitled to,' says leaker.
Cybersecurity
NSA talking Snowden, insider threats
The National Security Agency has began what in effect is a public relations tour to rebuild its reputation, including considering an amnesty deal for former contractor Edward Snowden.
Cybersecurity
Senate confirms new DHS secretary
Former Pentagon General Counsel Jeh Johnson won Senate approval on a 78-16 vote.
Digital Government