Cybersecurity

Here are Some New Ideas for Fighting Botnets

Liability for defensive measures, surging international cooperation and making government a good role model top the list.

Acquisition

Meet the new face of federal IT contractors

Steve Kelman hopes the vendors who won DHS' now-cancelled agile services contract are not just a flash in the pan.

Emerging Tech

NIH's Supercomputer Gets An Upgrade

NIH is using the CSRA's Biowulf cluster to study potential treatments for cancer, diabetes and other diseases.

Cybersecurity

After Huge Hack, OPM Still Hasn't Learned Its Lesson

The Government Accountability Office found OPM is taking greater risks with its systems and data than it should.

Digital Government

What To Do Before a Vacation to Make Sure Coming Back to Work Isn’t Pure Agony

While meeting commitments to colleagues and clients matters, planning for your return may be a better investment of your time.

Cybersecurity

DHS, vendor warn on automotive cyber flaws

DHS warned the automobile industry that new private sector research shows vehicle control systems have new possible vectors for attacks and data theft.

Cybersecurity

Years after breach, OPM still shows infosec weakness

A congressional watchdog reports that while OPM has addressed some past information security recommendations, vulnerabilities persist.

Cybersecurity

Bitcoin’s Split Gave the WannaCry Hackers an Instant Boost to Their Profits

The hackers got an extra 20% or so on top of the $140,000 worth of bitcoin they had extorted.

Cybersecurity

DHS CIO resigns

Recently installed DHS CIO Richard Staropoli has resigned his position at the agency.

Modernization

TSA seeks EIS transition help

TSA's mid-July request for information for help with its transition to EIS shows the agency is looking to maintain its legacy telecom service but also leverage more modern capabilities.

Digital Government

VA expands telehealth access

At a White House event, VA Secretary David Shulkin announced the coming nationwide release of an app designed to connect veterans and doctors.

Cybersecurity

18,500 Anthem Customers Exposed By Contractor

Healthcare and Public Health

Cybersecurity

Secret Service to test surveillance drone at Trump golf club

The Secret Service announced an upcoming test of a tethered drone system as part of its personnel protection mission during the president's upcoming vacation in Bedminster, N.J.

Digital Government

The US Is Funding Silicon Valley’s Space Industry to Spot North Korean Missiles Before They Fly

The U.S. military doesn’t have the information it needs to stop an attack by North Korea. But officials believe they know where to get it.

Digital Government

DeVos Walks Back Controversial Student Loan Contract

The department is turning its attention to providing a "truly modern loan servicing environment."

Digital Government

If the FBI Has Your Biometrics, It Doesn't Have to Tell You

A final rule blocks millions of citizens from requesting information about the data stored in that system.