Cybersecurity
Three agencies team on cyber defense of energy infrastructure
Three agencies with stakes in protecting critical energy infrastructure renew their efforts to develop cyber threat protections.
Cybersecurity
Data exchange and cybersecurity
Ensuring different software systems can easily communicate and exchange data is as much about people and process as it is technology.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 5
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
With Cybercriminals on the Attack, States Help Cities Punch Back
As cybercriminals increase their attacks against local governments, some states are helping cities and counties better protect themselves.
Cybersecurity
ODNI Plans to Share More About Cyber Threats Under New Counterintelligence Strategy
The strategy requires the intelligence community to think of the private sector as consumers of its threat information.
Cybersecurity
GAO to DHS: Assess How Agencies Implement Cyber Directives
An audit says the Department of Homeland Security needs to do more to ensure agencies carry out binding directives it issues.
Cybersecurity
GSA Is Hiring a Contractor Team to Work on Login.gov
The single sign-on platform needs improved security, scalability and availability as the program pushes for broader use across government.
Emerging Tech
The Pentagon Is Spending Millions on Hunter Drones With Nets
Shooting drones down over cities isn’t ideal. Nabbing them in midair is an intriguing alternative.
People
OPM preps guidance about Wuhan coronavirus
Despite current low risk of contraction, OPM encourages feds to use good hygiene and use workplace flexibilities where needed
Emerging Tech
The Army Wants Technology that Can See Through Walls—and Identify People on the Other Side
This sounds like science fiction—but for soldiers, it could soon be a reality.
Cybersecurity
CISA touts CDM, CyberStat as key cyber compliance tools
A watchdog report found DHS doesn't always validate whether agencies are complying with mandatory directives. The department floated plans to leverage two existing program to do just that.
Cybersecurity
IC merging suitability and clearance reviews
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence says the move will strengthen human resources officers' role in hiring for nation's most sensitive positions.
Cybersecurity
Procurement plays into U.S. counterintel strategy
Educating industry and federal procurement workers on the basics of cyber threats is part of a holistic supply chain security strategy, said the head ODNI's National Counterintelligence and Security Center.
Digital Government
GSA Praised for Progress on Contracting Schedule Consolidation
Compared to a 2015 merger, “phase two [of the current process] far exceeds the expectations,” said one observer.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Feb. 4
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Modernization
Air Force Taps Google for IT Security Assessment
The move is part of the service’s push for an Enterprise IT-as-a-Service environment.
Cybersecurity