Cybersecurity
Senators: End sequester to pay for cybersecurity
OPM's fiscal 2016 request of $272 million includes $21 million for finishing network upgrades begun in fiscal 2014.
Ideas
OPM Hack: Why Email Notification Makes a Bad Situation Even Worse
By using a third party to manage data breach communication, OPM has now, in essence, provided phishers with a blueprint for creating an attack.
Modernization
Of garden hoses, tennis bracelets and FedRAMP
"Not every application is meant for the cloud," says the director of the GSA program that certifies cloud security.
Cybersecurity
Army fights a two-front cyber war
The Army has been testing weapon systems for sophisticated cyber threats, but it was an attack on its public website that underscored the breadth of the challenge facing defense agencies.
Digital Government
IGs want computer-matching rules eased
Restrictions on accessing records across agencies are hamstringing government watchdogs -- but there's hope for a change.
Digital Government
EPA CIO Wants her Tech Team to Take Smart Risks
Though she left private industry six years ago, Ann Dunkin is still evangelizing agile practices -- and encouraging her staff to take risks.
Cybersecurity
How OPM Can Find Its Missing Data on the Dark Web
The best way to recover from breaches is to assume that they’re inevitable — and start looking for your data before you know it’s gone.
Cybersecurity
It's Costing OPM $20 Million to Contact Hacked Feds
OPM issued a solicitation to identity theft protection companies a week before disclosing a hack that exposed private information on millions of current and former federal employees.
Cybersecurity
McConnell to Pair Cybersecurity Measure With Defense Bill
Privacy advocates still fear the information-sharing bill could lead to more NSA spying.
Digital Government
18F Official: We Have Benefits Facebook Doesn't
The GSA group can still attract millennials from top tech firms, even if they have to take a pay cut, according to Chris Cairns.
Digital Government
Counting cloud contracts, defense approps, net governance and info sharing
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Emerging Tech
The Promise of Wearables in Law Enforcement
A wrist-worn device could tip off a dispatcher if a law enforcement official appears to be in danger.
Ideas
Here's What You Can Do to Secure Your Network as the Internet of Everything Nears
A “network as a sensor” approach can help IT security teams leverage mobile, cloud and IoE endpoints to increase transparency.
Acquisition
Spires: Some agencies will struggle with FITARA implementation
The former DHS CIO will tell Congress how experienced government and industry IT hands can support the new acquisition legislation.
Cybersecurity
Execs think their networks are safe (they’re not)
New survey shows that CEOs, CIOs and CISOs might have the wrong idea about how secure their networks really are.
Digital Government
A Cheap New Test Can Reveal Every Virus that Invaded You—and Help Stop Infections
Scientists have now developed a new test that could be crucial in improving our immunity against viruses.
Digital Government
Why Apple Is Suddenly So Obsessed With Your Privacy
Apple claims it does not pass along your data to third parties or use it to profile you.
Cybersecurity