Modernization

BlackBerry's Last Stand at the Pentagon? Not Yet

Company says BlackBerry 10 will be the first device to pass new military mobile security requirements, amid rumors of a 650,000 bulk purchase of iOS devices.

Cybersecurity

Hacktivist exposes Benghazi emails between Clinton and journalist

Government (U.S.) // Government (Foreign) // Media

Cybersecurity

25,000 employee ID records compromised at Salem State U.

Education // Massachusetts, United States

Cybersecurity

Yes, Cyberattacks Are Perfectly Legal Under the Laws of War

A study called the Tallinn Manual seeks to adapt the existing laws of war to cyberspace, laying down 95 new ideas over 282 pages.

Cybersecurity

Military Cyber Strike Teams Will Soon Guard Private Networks

Decision to prioritize forces to protect critical infrastructure follows assaults on the banking industry.

Cybersecurity

Pentagon contractor leaks classified data to Chinese national girlfriend

Defense Industrial Base // Hawaii, United States

Cybersecurity

South Korean Websites Taken Down In Possible Cyberattack From North Korea

The web servers of three television networks and three major banks in South Korea were brought down.

Cybersecurity

DHS IT: Real progress or persistent problems?

Oversight hearing explores agency savings and agile development efforts, urges more attention to delays and overruns.

Cybersecurity

North Korea blamed for freezing South Korean bank and TV station networks

Financial Services // Government (Foreign) // Media // South Korea

Cybersecurity

The Case of the Chinese NASA Scientist and a Carry-on Bag Full of State Secrets

a NASA-affiliated Chinese researcher named Bo Jiang was apprehended Monday evening.

Digital Government

The Future of Data Security

Systems are generally protected by a single password that, if broken, allows an intruder to run as far as he wants inside your system.

Digital Government

Pentagon Plans to Deploy More Than 100 Cyber Teams by Late 2015

Cyber Command forces dedicated to protecting critical infrastructure will conduct offensive operations.

Cybersecurity

Miami's Voter Fraud Is Only the Beginning of Election Hacking

The hacking attempt uncovers underlying security issues with the online voting systems of the future.

Cybersecurity

DHS gets an interim cybersecurity chief

Bruce McConnell to replace Mark Weatherford on an acting basis.

Cybersecurity

DHS Cyber Czar Mark Weatherford to Step Down

He built bridges with the Pentagon and corporate leaders to improve network security.

Cybersecurity

Passwords stolen from office of Poland's president

Government (Foreign) // Poland