Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity order 'close to completion'
Napolitano says draft of document is being reviewed at the highest levels.
Digital Government
Military invests in tool for worm-proofing warfighter apps
The security testing software is expected to be available within a year.
Cybersecurity
GAO, OPM: IT skills gap remains a critical concern
First designated as high risk 11 years ago, human capital management is still on the front burner.
Cybersecurity
DHS’ IT overhaul is paying off, but challenges lie ahead
GAO finds some shortcomings in DHS's information sharing efforts, alomg with budget challenges, that could hamper further progress on the ambitious undertaking.
Cybersecurity
U.S. official says cyberattacks can trigger right to self-defense
Harold Koh articulates early legal framework for U.S. cyber-ops.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity concerns trouble feds
While agency leaders and federal policymakers talk about cybersecurity legislation and cyber threats, many federal employees believe the government is struggling to comply with its own standards, survey reveals.
Cybersecurity
Computer criminals copy Stuxnet tricks
State sponsored viruses offer preview of what threats will turn mainstream.
Cybersecurity
RSA and Booz Allen Hamilton partner for cyber incidence response
Joint venture aims to quickly identify and fix data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Coming soon to a military theater near you: The Age of Surprise
Air Force grad students, video producers air trailer-like preview of conflict in 2035.
Cybersecurity
Rising Star: Benjamin Black
Benjamin Black, an enterprise architect at DHS, lead an analysis of systems, data and policies to support budget decisions.
Cybersecurity
Aviation electronics firm nabs DARPA unmanned security contract
Rockwell Collins will provide tech to secure UAV systems data.
Modernization
ACLU: Public safety network raises police surveillance concerns
Analyst voices concerns about police capabilities and possible privacy abuse.
Digital Government
Iran says two nuclear sites were hit by explosions
Iranian nuclear scientist blames the two separate explosions on sabotage.
Cybersecurity
Flame operators likely behind three other unidentified viruses
New clues point to an increasingly aggressive push by states in the cyber domain.
Cybersecurity
GOP Senators assail White House for pushing executive order on cybersecurity
McCain, Hutchison and Chambliss op-ed says possible measure "creates an adversarial relationship instead of a cooperative one" with the private sector.
Cybersecurity
India, United States kick off cyber drills
Agencies push for broader collaboration with international allies.
Modernization
Chinese tech companies to Congress: We're not spies
‘One person’s bug is another’s back door,’ Rep. Mike Rogers says.
Cybersecurity
Video: The arrest of the face of Anonymous will of course be televised
Anonymous member Barrett Brown's arrest Wednesday night was recorded by his own computer.
Cybersecurity
Data-sharing is good ... when agencies do it right
Agencies understand the importance of sharing information, but it still can be difficult to do well. Two new reports document some of the reasons.
Modernization