Cybersecurity
Watchdog group says DHS privacy guidance allows researchers to break the law
The Homeland Security Department is considering adopting new privacy guidance for Internet-based research that allows investigators to break the law, according to the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
Cybersecurity
DHS cybersecurity exec leaving
The Homeland Security Department is losing an assistant secretary for cybersecurity, effective today, according to a report by Politico.
Cybersecurity
Republicans offer hands-off approach to cybersecurity
Senate Republicans' cybersecurity bill puts the onus on industry, diverges from earlier bipartisan bill.
Cybersecurity
DHS cannot keep track of all its acquisitions, IG testifies
Despite some improvements, the Homeland Security Department is still having trouble keeping a central record of its $13 billion in annual procurements, according to testimony at a House subcommittee hearing.
Cybersecurity
No government takeover of Internet in GOP cybersecurity bill, McCain says
Assuring potential critics that the government doesn't need to take over the Internet in order to protect it, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., joined a bevy of other Republican committee leaders on Thursday to introduce cybersecurity legislation.
Cybersecurity
Workforce is the key to tight security on a tight budget
A discussion at the RSA conference identified the elements of successful security.
Cybersecurity
Tight budgets bring people issues to the forefront for CISOs
Information security chiefs are getting creative about attracting and retaining skilled employees without spending a fortune.
Cybersecurity
Audit: Agencies still wasting billions with overlapping programs
GAO highlighted similar problems last year, and continues to find new examples.
Cybersecurity
Researchers suggest U.S, China engage on cyberattack issues
A new report proposes China and the United States discuss taboo hacking topics, such as cyberattacks, to cool cybersecurity relations before the dispute becomes as explosive as global finance.
Cybersecurity
House subcommittee questions cybersecurity at power networks
While new computer technology has made power grids more effective, systems designed to secure those networks from cyberattacks continue to lag, Government Accountability Office officials told a House subcommittee on Tuesday.
Digital Government
Federal CIO sees upside to doing more with less
When information technology officials invoke the budget-cutters' mantra of "doing more with less," they've typically focused on the "less" part of the equation, federal Chief Information Officer Steven VanRoekel said Friday.
Cybersecurity
IG: DHS improves management for non-competitive contracts
DHS officials completed more reviews of the different aspects of contracts awarded without a full-and-open competition.
Cybersecurity
DHS demands turnkey-ready border system
The Homeland Security Department is giving a strong warning to vendors about its needs for the next phase of border surveillance technology strategy.
Cybersecurity
NIST and state of Maryland establish cybersecurity lab
Center will gather computer scientists and users to test strategies for protecting e-government and e-commerce.
Cybersecurity
DOD seeks help incorporating tech trends into strategy
DOD is looking to industry, other agencies to insert cutting-edge technology into long-standing doctrine.
Cybersecurity