Cybersecurity
DHS to obligate $8 billion in contracts by Sept. 30
Agency expects to obligate more than half of its annual contracting budget in the final third of the current fiscal year.
Cybersecurity
Civil liberties advocates call Senate cybersecurity bills 'fundamentally flawed'
Neither bill adequately protects privacy, the groups said.
Cybersecurity
At DHS, 'agile' is the watchword, CIO says
The Homeland Security Department is enthusiastic about agile development practices, sayd CIO Richard Spires.
Cybersecurity
U.S. should get tough with China over cyberattacks, experts urge
Washington should push Beijing harder, National Journal Insiders say.
Cybersecurity
An ambiguous FBI cyber alert raises more questions than it answers
Warning about malware aimed at U.S. business travelers abroad fails to provide critical information, including where the attacks have occurred.
Cybersecurity
IG sparks dispute over CIO's power
Does the DHS CIO have enough budget authority? The agency and an auditor disagree.
Digital Government
Pentagon opens classified cyber program to all defense contractors, ISPs
The White House is under pressure to increase voluntary information sharing.
Digital Government
Domestic drones could be hijacked or jammed, pilots and manufacturers warn
The Federal Aviation Administration is weighing the widespread use of remotely piloted aircraft.
Cybersecurity
We'll never know what Google's doing with the NSA
An appeals court turned down a FOIA request on NSA's relationship with Google.
Cybersecurity
Customs and Border Protection not taking privacy seriously, audit says
Customs and Border Protection collects millions of pieces of information on travelers each year, but has only a part-time privacy officer.
Cybersecurity
DHS agencies starting to integrate missions, CIO says
The Homeland Security Department has identified 13 core missions offering opportunities for integration across agencies, according to CIO Richard Spires.
Digital Government
Coons: Cybersecurity, IP enforcement don't need to undermine web freedom
The issues don't have to be mutually exclusive, Delaware senator says.
Cybersecurity
Border Patrol relies on data analysis in new strategic plan
The Border Patrol describes a "whole-of-government" approach, reduces need for fences and agents.
Modernization
Use of personal gadgets for work raises security headaches
Juniper Networks says 41 percent of people use personal devices for business without company permission.
Cybersecurity
Survey: Americans worry more about cybersecurity than terrorism
More Americans want presidential candidates to make cybersecurity a priority than want them to focus on terrorism.
Cybersecurity
DHS budget gets 1.2 percent cut under House GOP committee plan
The Homeland Security Department escaped major spending cuts under a budget package presented by the GOP-run House Appropriations Committee.
Cybersecurity
On the front lines: How agencies recruit young feds
Despite popular belief, public perception of the government workforce and pervasive anti-government rhetoric hasn't put a damper on young people's desire to become public servants.
Cybersecurity
Technology plays smaller role in new border patrol strategy
The Border Patrol, following the failure of SBINet, reduces its reliance on technology in new strategy.
Digital Government
Lawmaker wants to clarify Pentagon’s authority for cyber operations
Clearer guidelines could help technology contractors.
Cybersecurity