Cybersecurity
ShadowBrokers threaten to release more NSA tools
The cryptic ShadowBrokers are threatening to release more stolen NSA hacking tools through a new subscription service unless someone buys all the data from them.
Cybersecurity
Warner wants updates on feds' software patching
In the wake of the global WannaCry ransomware attacks, one senator wants assurances that the federal government is patching its systems.
Ideas
It’s Time to Recognize (and Secure) Mobile Endpoints
Mobile security needs to be a higher priority.
Digital Government
Optimizing the Data Center
This Nextgov ebook explores how agencies have tackled too many data centers and gotten more from the ones they have left.
Digital Government
Open Data Needs More than Executive Orders, Think Tank Says
The Center for Data Innovation shared 10 recommendations for lawmakers.
Digital Government
FCC Chairman Responds to Mean Tweets
The former lawyer can't resist a snarky comeback.
Cybersecurity
White House: No U.S. Federal Systems Hit By WannaCry Ransomware
The attack also appears to have spared critical U.S. infrastructure such as energy plants and dams.
Cybersecurity
NIST Unveils 'Framework Meets FISMA' Cyber Best Practices
The document came out just one day after Trump mandated agencies follow the office’s cyber best practices guide.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity So Bad, It Makes You WannaCry
There are many interesting elements about the ransomware attack, the biggest being the tools to stop it were readily available.
Cybersecurity
Why disclosure rules didn't prevent the WannaCry attack
The WannaCry ransomware attack that crippled computers across the globe exploited a vulnerability that Microsoft had patched well in advance, but countless users failed to update their systems in time.
People
Senate bill makes it easier to post feedback to the government
A pair of senators wants to make it easier for agencies to get user feedback on their customer service.
Cybersecurity
Just 2 Domain Names Now Stand Between the World and Global Ransomware Chaos
Researchers predict this will be increasingly harder to stop.
Digital Government
With Friendly CBO Score, IT Modernization Bill Hits House Floor Wednesday
The Modernizing Government Technology Act dodged the high price tag it received the first time around.
Modernization
MGT Act headed for House vote with slimmed-down CBO score
The revised IT modernization bill will cost $500 million to implement, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
People
Government's unending saga of management reform
The problem with President Trump's management agenda is not its particulars -- it's that we've been talking about the same changes for decades.
Ideas
4 Precautions to Prevent Critical Infrastructure Disaster
These are just a few steps organizations should take to better secure our power grid, dams and other essential systems.
People
PSC's Wennergren headed to Deloitte
Longtime Defense executive to focus on federal IT modernization efforts.
People
NSF CIO Amy Northcutt dies at 57
The longtime National Science Foundation executive was diagnosed with a brain tumor just nine days earlier.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Antagonize Universities, Create Trojans and Find 'Crazy Bad' Zero Day
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Modernization