Cybersecurity
DISA says funding cut won’t slow new background check system
DISA is in the process of developing a new IT platform for federal background investigations, and despite a one-third cut in proposed funding for 2018, the agency says it has the needed budget.
Modernization
Prudence over panic
A seasoned CISO explains why focusing too much on zero-days can distract from older vulnerabilities.
Ideas
What the Future of Artificial Intelligence in Government Could Look Like
Cognitive technologies could free up hundreds of hours of government employees’ time.
Cybersecurity
FDIC dinged again for inadequate infosec
GAO finds that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation needs to improve its information security controls and do more to separate its financial systems from the rest of its network.
Modernization
AT&T seeks tough standards for FirstNet opt-outs
Telecom providers argue about the role and impact of state-run networks on FirstNet's nationwide public safety broadband network.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft Thinks Blockchain Tech Could Solve One of the Internet’s Toughest Problems: Digital Identities
There currently isn’t a foolproof way to identify people or machines online.
Digital Government
Feds: Internet of Things Potential Must Be Weighed Against Risks
The public and private sectors must collaborate to secure connected networks of devices and sensors, federal tech professionals say.
Cybersecurity
Banking Insurance Agency is Weak on Cybersecurity
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation isn’t sufficiently vetting its systems for vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
Is government handling zero-days all wrong?
A former cybersecurity advisor to Bush and Obama thinks the Vulnerability Equities Process has its disclosure priorities backwards.
Emerging Tech
Intel Introduces an Extreme Processor
Some consumer computers could get a lot more powerful.
Modernization
What's slowing down DOD's data center consolidation?
The Defense Department is working through a variety of barriers, including legacy tech and cloud requirements, as it continues its effort to consolidate data centers.
Digital Government
How State wants to innovate
The State Department is contemplating a procurement that can drive innovation and collaboration among U.S. diplomats.
Cybersecurity
OneLogin Password Manager Sends Customers Long List of Fixes After Breach
Web Services // United States
Cybersecurity
CyberCom mission forces continue to evolve
While the 133 teams of DOD Cyber Mission forces have reached initial operating capability, their organization, equipment and deployment structures continue to develop and change.
Emerging Tech
The Rise of Cryptocurrency Ponzi Schemes
Scammers are making big money off people who want in on the latest digital gold rush but don’t understand how the technology works.
Cybersecurity
Is it Ethical for These Researchers to Pay Hackers for Access to Malware Before it’s Unleashed?
Paying the Shadow Brokers is a risky proposition.
Cybersecurity
DHS: WannaCry could linger
The virulent ransomware could worm its way into day-to-day business operations of critical infrastructure providers, DHS warned.
Artificial Intelligence
Robots of the Future Will Learn Just Like They Do in Star Trek’s Holodeck
When future robots enter the world, they won’t have a learning curve.
Digital Government
Leakers in the Trump Administration May Have Trouble Invoking Obama’s Whistleblower Protections
But there’s no sign the leaks are going to slow down.
Modernization