Digital Government
Air Force extends anti-leak tool to space system
Crew timed installation to military satellite users’ schedules.
Cybersecurity
Hiring better cybersecurity professionals
A DHS task force presents 11 recommendations to improve the hiring and training of cybersecurity professionals.
Digital Government
Wanted: Military planners who can integrate cyber ops into warfighting
Navy seeks trainers with Top Secret clearances.
Cybersecurity
Panetta, Alexander stress urgency of cyberdefense
In separate appearances, the heads of DOD and NSA urged attention to the increasingly dire risk of cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
Reid vows to revive cybersecurity bill when Congress returns
Bill discussion could give administration cover for executive order.
Cybersecurity
Your real-time cyberattack map
Honeynet Project tracks attacks worldwide in a constantly-updated animation.
Cybersecurity
Air Force seeks to redefine cyberspace
Changing understanding and procurement reform could be the keys to winning cyber wars, Air Force commanders say.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Watchdog group misrepresented awards program
Cause for Action investigation targeted "excessive" spending on promotional and commemorative items, but DHS IG program "entails employee bonuses and performance incentives."
Cybersecurity
Feds grant Illinois State funding for cyber planning
Government seeks to bolster emergency responses at local levels.
Cybersecurity
Panetta: Intruders ‘successfully gained access’ to critical control systems
The Pentagon is finalizing offensive rules of engagement to protect civilian cyberspace
Modernization
Your iPhone is tracking you again
Apple has implemented a new targeting system called IFA for the iPhone 5 and any phone running iOS 6.
Cybersecurity
Air Force leaders tout cyber capabilities
Cyber warfare isn't a new domain anymore, but it still takes time to prepare for it, top Air Force officials said.
Cybersecurity
DHS continues revising acquisition rules
Responding to IG pressure, the Homeland Security Department has been revamping its rules for awarding risky cost reimbursement contracts rather than safer fixed-price options.
Cybersecurity
DHS dangles respect -- in lieu of high pay -- for cyber experts
The Homeland Security Department is instituting a roadmap for cultivating needed computer security skills.
Cybersecurity
DHS urged to create reserve cadre of cyber experts
Specialists from government and industry would mobilize to address emergencies.
Cybersecurity
China’s defense of Huawei? U.S. tech companies spy too
Blocking the foreign telecom giant might backfire on American manufacturers.
Cybersecurity
IG chides DHS for careless acquisition practices
A DHS technology acquisition program needs a change in status to make it subject to greater review, IG finds.
Modernization
Experts: Mobile phones are vulnerable to cyber attacks
Wireless industry isn't doing enough to protect users, IT professionals say.
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks on the upswing
A new survey finds cyberattacks against U.S. targets – both public and private sector – are increasing dramatically in frequency and cost.
Cybersecurity