Digital Government
DOD Now Continuously Monitoring Clearance Holders’ Credit and Criminal Records
The long-awaited change to the background investigations process will flag concerning information for further investigation.
Ideas
5 Lessons Learned as the CISO for the U.S. Postal Service
Agencies cannot stop hackers from targeting them. But we can—and should—develop risk management strategies.
Cybersecurity
DHS faces uphill climb with financial systems modernization
The agency made some awards on a long-delayed financial management modernization effort earlier this month, but years of work awaits the agency on establishing an enterprisewide system.
Cybersecurity
FCC Working on Rule for Wireless Carriers to Avert SIM Swap Fraud
More than a year after lawmakers requested such action to protect consumer data and national security, the commission’s move could help to stop hackers undermining multifactor authentication.
Ideas
Prioritizing Breach Prevention for a Secure Government
A more secure government happens when hackers are stopped before they can touch critical data and systems—when a breach is prevented, not mitigated.
Cybersecurity
White House Announces 7 TMF Awards with Big Focus on Zero Trust
Half of the awards announced publicly went to zero trust cybersecurity projects, with no funding going directly to pandemic response tech. One project remains classified.
Cybersecurity
Cyber EO compliance is a full-time job
Unified security controls, supply chain security, zero trust and smart procurement decisions are all pieces of the puzzle.
Cybersecurity
7 new TMF awards include one classified project
The awards focus on zero trust and include a major investment in the Login.gov federal digital identity solution.
Cybersecurity
NSA Cyber Chief Warns Hackers Increasingly Use Commercial Tools to Stay Hidden
Advanced persistent threat actors are becoming harder to spot and making attribution more difficult.
Digital Government
After 3 Years, Key IRS Systems Still Aren’t Properly Encrypted
The inspector general attributed the delays in the agency’s data at rest encryption program to additional mandates and poor adherence to program management best practices.
Cybersecurity
Senator: Competing Cyber Incident Reporting Bills May Merge
The bills could be attached to the National Defense Authorization Act.
Cybersecurity
CISA chief: Cyber incident reporting can't become a burden
Jen Easterly, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, stressed the importance of cyber incident reporting but said mandates should be careful of potentially overburdening companies -- and CISA -- with "reporting noise."
Ideas
Why Government Agencies Fail at DevSecOps—and How They Can Succeed
Instead of seeking out short-term gains, agencies need to focus on the long-term benefits.
Modernization
Congress Gets First Look At Upcoming TMF Awards
The federal CIO offered a few details of the project proposals received and upcoming award announcements.
Cybersecurity
CISA Warns of Vulnerabilities in Banned Chinese Surveillance Tech
The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on tightening its national security reviews of foreign suppliers.
Digital Government
Senate Intel Chair Says Government Needs to Wake Up to China Threat
The senator called for increased investment in technology and infrastructure by the federal government.
Cybersecurity
Coast Guard looks to direct commissioning for cyber personnel
The maritime military branch opened up its direct commissioning program to cyber roles in cyberspace operations, cybersecurity, information assurance and cyber threat intelligence.
Cybersecurity
Audit: IRS Needs to Improve How It Wipes Taxpayer Data from Devices
Computer and laptop hard drives that aren’t properly scrubbed could allow exposure of private taxpayer data.
Digital Government
How the Pandemic Changed the Government’s Health-Focused Buying
Agencies with health missions had to figure out how to spend emergency funds fast in the face of COVID-19.
Cybersecurity