Cybersecurity
The KRACK Security Flaw Affects Everyone. Yes, Even You.
All devices connected to Wi-Fi are vulnerable, a security researcher says.
Digital Government
GAO Denies Equifax Bid Protest on IRS Contract
In its ruling, GAO said Equifax’ contentions were “unreasonable,” allowing IRS to move forward on a contract with Experian.
Cybersecurity
DHS mandates new security standards for federal networks
The Department of Homeland Security is requiring agencies to use new email and web security protocols.
Cybersecurity
IG: Infosec weaknesses at Energy continue
While DOE has gotten better at protecting sensitive information, the agency still shows weaknesses in vulnerability management, business web applications and access controls.
Cybersecurity
Meet the Army's cyber protection force
Army Cyber Commander Lt. Gen. Paul Nakasone explained the command's challenges and staffing and training plans.
Cybersecurity
DHS to Order Agencies Implement Email, Website Encryption Tools
Agencies must implement DMARC and STARTTLS within three months, according to the DHS order.
Digital Government
GAO denies Equifax bid protest
The protest had resulted in a controversial (and now suspended) bridge contract from the IRS for Equifax's identity management and taxpayer fraud protection services.
Ideas
Using Technology to Aid the Opioid Crisis' Innocent Victims
Manual processes are holding back the way governments could support children and families in crisis.
Cybersecurity
Someone's Swiping Credit Cards from Hyatt, Research Reports from Forrester and a Disqus Breach
It's just another week in Threatwatch.
Digital Government
A New Survey Reveals That Most Men in Tech Don’t Think Sexism Is a Big Deal
The results neatly follow the patterns seen in the perceptions of gender discrimination in society as a whole.
Digital Government
US Government Agencies Are Buying Ads on Facebook—in Russian
Basically everyone can buy ads on the platform to push their agenda.
Digital Government
House Boosts Federal Bonuses, Aims to Protect Social Security Numbers And Oh Russia
The House also passed a bill to tweak and extend FITARA's rule on data centers.
Cybersecurity
House Bill Would Allow Companies to Hack Back—With Limits
The bill would let hacked companies steal back or destroy their files but not cause exact retribution on hackers.
Digital Government
NASCIO: Federal Compliance Exercises Are Hindering State IT
Yejin Cooke, NASCIO’s director of government affairs, is getting the word out on why federal data security rules are holding back innovation—and even security itself—at the state level.
Cybersecurity
Acting on the cyber executive order: 3 keys to compliance
With the proper technologies in place, agencies can do better assessments and begin to truly address their existing gaps.
Cybersecurity
Senator wants Kaspersky out of U.S. voting systems
Amid concerns about election system security, Sen. Amy Klochubar is looking for DHS to help boot Kaspersky from state and local voting systems.
Modernization