Cybersecurity
DHS intel shop needs to work on privacy protection, says watchdog
The Office of Intelligence and Analysis at DHS office needs to buff its info handling skills, according to an inspector general report.
Cybersecurity
State IG: Broadcasters need tighter controls over user accounts
The Broadcasting Board of Governors isn't retiring inactive employee accounts quickly enough, according to an agency watchdog.
Modernization
DOD poised to release milCloud 2.0 RFP
MilCloud 2.0 is a further bid by the Defense Department to embrace commercial cloud services to cut costs.
Cybersecurity
'Data Guardians' Now On Watch After Hack at Medicare Agency
"This program is really designed to make the most use of not just our security people, but to make use of all of our employees," one official says.
Cybersecurity
House, Senate defense bills differ on cyber
How the two chambers' bills get reconciled could have key implications for U.S. cyber policies.
Cybersecurity
Lieu, Hurd alert members on cyber hygiene
In a "dear colleague" letter, Capitol Hill's leading computer geeks tell members of Congress how to protect themselves online.
Digital Government
Revamped 18F to get a contracting embed
GSA's Federal Acquisition Service plans to place acquisition experts in the new Technology Transformation Service to share knowledge on procurement strategies.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Steal from Bank to Give to Poor ISIS Fighters, Send Junior High Classmates Porn, Expose N.M. DWI Patients
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Emerging Tech
Video: Bill Nye Teaches Us About the Juno Solar-Powered Spacecraft
With the help of miniature models and a hair dryer
Digital Government
Does Your HR Office Really Get Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity as a discipline doesn’t get respect in some quarters, according to a new survey.
Modernization
Chinese Government Pays People to Post Cheery Messages on Social Media
The public has long known about China’s internet propaganda machine, but until now details have remained murky.
Cybersecurity
Navy IT Official: We Need to Look Beyond Hard Tech Skills
Deputy CIO Janice Haith said recruiting hasn’t yet evolved to include people who understand cyber, but aren’t necessarily engineers.
Cybersecurity
Navy retools cyber policy
The new policy signed by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus sets up a program for preventing insider threats, among other actions.
Cybersecurity
Middle School Uses Hacked Teacher’s Email to Send Classmates X-Rated Material
Education // Arizona, United States
Digital Government
White House Wants Kids' Thoughts on Tech Issues
At the request of a 9-year-old, the president announced the initiative Thursday.
Modernization
Techies: make bank at CFPB
With a veteran CIO planning his exit, the CFPB needs a new tech leader – and the agency can offer far more than the typical federal salary.
Digital Government
Senators Want More Detail on IT Plans Behind New Background Check Agency
Senators fear OPM “is moving forward without firm plans in place."
Modernization
Smart cities need cash
Establishing high-tech, more efficient infrastructure across America will require upfront investments, and the Transportation Department's model might be the way to get that funding right.
Cybersecurity