Cybersecurity
NSA joins GitHub, Shares Code for Cyber Tool
The agency is publishing the source code for its Systems Integrity Management Platform, which lets administrators make sure server clusters are compliant with security standards
Cybersecurity
Not Just OPM -- Agency Cybersecurity Incidents on the Rise
The number of security incidents affecting federal agencies has increased every year since 2006.
Cybersecurity
Should the clearance system be taken away from OPM?
Two lawmakers want to find a new home for the security clearance database that was breached.
Cybersecurity
A successful cyber sprint, with a questionable finish line
The federal CIO says agencies have beefed up security during his 30-day push -- but the sprint is just the beginning.
Digital Government
OPM Director Katherine Archuleta Quits
Congressional support eroded after announcement than 21 million Social Security numbers were compromised.
Cybersecurity
OPM Doesn't Know Whom It Will Hire to Protect the 21.5 Million Affected by Hack
The agency said it would notify 21.5 million people and offer at least three years of free identity-protection services, but it has not found a contractor that will do so on its behalf.
Digital Government
Tweeting About the New $10 Bill? Treasury’s Keeping Tabs on Your Tweets
The Treasury Department has started collecting and occasionally republishing the public's agency-related social media posts in order to gain a better handle on public sentiment.
Cybersecurity
Whistleblower worries, FEMA's personnel data and DARPA's cyber competition
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
Archuleta out at OPM
Office of Management and Budget Deputy Director Beth Cobert will step in as acting director of the Office of Personnel Management.
Cybersecurity
Zoo Souvenir Buyers across America Might Have Been Hacked
Entertainment // United States
Cybersecurity
How US-CERT gets the word out
The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team collaborates with other federal agencies and industry to quickly disseminate cyberthreat alerts.
Cybersecurity
Energy Department Considers Backup Power if Cyberattack Knocks out Power Grid
The national bulk power system faces various threats, including cyber and physical intrusions, weather-related incidents and "geomagnetic disturbances."
Modernization
DOD CIO: We Need to Consider Legal Issues Around Mobility
Access to new technology has infused organizations with tools that increase productivity. That’s great for employers, but not so much for mobile-device-wielding employees.
Cybersecurity
Sweating the stolen data
Millions of background-check records were compromised, OPM now says. Here's the jaw-dropping range of personal data that was exposed.
Cybersecurity
Boosting employees’ security awareness
By designing security training tailored to employees’ behavior, agencies can quickly reduce risk -- and save time and money
Cybersecurity
By the Numbers: Victims of the OPM Hack
OPM now says it’s “highly likely” hackers made off with background check forms on all individuals who underwent a background investigation since 2000.
Cybersecurity
Agencies Finally Move to Stronger Sign-ons as OPM Breach Widens to 21 Million
Officials now say the massive breach of background check and personnel files housed by OPM has spurred federal agencies into taking action to secure their networks.
Cybersecurity