Cybersecurity
Postal Service Lacked ‘Cybersecurity Culture’ Before Hack, Watchdog Says
The agency's outdated technology and tiny cybersecurity staff made it more vulnerable to attack, according to the inspector general's report.
Modernization
Video: Getting to Know Google's Wireless Service, Project Fi
A potentially smarter way to connect your smartphone.
Emerging Tech
NASA Helps Tame Earth-Based Fires Using Space-Based Technology
Last week, NASA announced a new tool to help fire fighters by providing them with a detailed glimpse of their blazing foe, according to an agency press release.
Modernization
3PAO revisions and fragmented satellites
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Emerging Tech
In Tech Innovation, Don’t Forget about Governance
Maria Roat, chief technology officer at the Transportation Department, called governance one of the biggest challenges she’s faced since she began last year.
Cybersecurity
Senators Want to Give DHS New CYBERCOM-Like Powers to Thwart Civilian Agency Hacks
Lawmakers think there is now enough momentum to grant DHS power over government networks.
Cybersecurity
Don’t Fall for This USAJobs Phishing Scam
The Office of Personnel Management is warning job seekers about email scams purporting to come from the federal government’s jobs site.
Cybersecurity
OPM Looks for Contractor to Notify Victims of Background Check Breach
An information request put out to interested companies indicated a mid-August contract award is the "best case."
Modernization
Your Butt-Dials Can Be Recorded, Federal Court Says
A federal appeals court said the recipients of butt- or pocket-dials are free to record what they hear.
Cybersecurity
ICE unveils expanded cyber forensics lab
The 5,000-square-foot forensic laboratory in Fairfax, Va., rivals anything seen on CSI.
People
Senator fights electrical apocalypse
Sen. Ron Johnson plans to funnel $100 million toward quick hardening of the U.S. power grid. But with so much at stake, he contends, much more should be done.
Cybersecurity
Collins, Warner look to give DHS more power to police federal networks
In the wake of the OPM hack, a bipartisan group of senators wants Homeland Security to take the lead on protecting the dot-gov domain.
Modernization
Need a Use Case for Cloud? Look to FCC
By the end of 2017, the agency's IT will be nearly 100 percent cloud based if all goes according to plan.
Cybersecurity
Cybercrime survey points to heightened concerns
The study found an "underwhelming level of participation" in federally inspired information sharing efforts.
Cybersecurity
Where's the new cyber strategy?
A week after the end of the federal "sprint," OMB is working past its own deadline on the Federal Civilian Cybersecurity Strategy.
Cybersecurity
The Top 10 Women Cyber Guardians You Should Know About
Here is an unempirical roundup of 10 influential leaders in information security, who happen to be women.
Digital Government
Lockheed Martin Could Spin Off Its $6 Billion Government IT Business
"It has become increasingly difficult for us to compete effectively," a spokesperson said.
Cybersecurity
Security Experts Point to OPM’s Biggest Cybersecurity Failure
A “comprehensive governing policy”for cybersecurity at the agency would have proactively controlled system access and mandated regular patches and upgrades.
Cybersecurity
Jeh Johnson's email, cyber export controls and faux phishing
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity