Digital Government
Trump Administration Seeks to Quash Lawsuit Over OPM Hack
Government says feds are not entitled to damages as hackers intended to use the personal information they gathered for spying, not identity theft or fraud.
People
Hoyer tees up CR to avoid shutdown
The House of Representatives is expected to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open past the close of fiscal year 2019.
Ideas
Agencies Should Embrace Low-Code for Its Speed and Power
Drag-and-drop coding platforms can help agencies that are short on technical staff.
Modernization
DHS looks to upgrade flagging info sharing program
A top cyber official at the Department of Homeland Security said the underutilized Automated Indicator Sharing program will be getting a facelift to improve quality and facilitate more complex defensive actions.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 6
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
Apple iPhones Could Have Been Hacked for Years—Here's What to Do About It
As there is no visible sign of infection on the device, it is likely users are completely unaware of the risks they’re facing.
Cybersecurity
Agencies, Industry Take Creative Approaches to Cyber Recruitment
Federal officials and executives shared how they’re rethinking the credentials and experience of cyber recruits.
Emerging Tech
Air Force to Spend $31M to Research How Lasers, Energy Weapons Affect Operators
The service awarded a research contract to General Dynamics IT to gain insights into how directed energy weapons affect the humans using them.
Cybersecurity
NSA: Just say no to hacking back
The National Security Agency's chief counsel said organizations that suspect a cyberattack should call Homeland Security or the FBI instead.
Cybersecurity
NSA Cyber Chief Wants to Share Digital Threats Early and Often
The agency has historically been slow to share threat intelligence but accelerating that process would help the government get ahead of cyber adversaries, according to Anne Neuberger.
Digital Government
For DOD, Innovation Isn’t the Problem. So What Is?
Three officials from varying military offices focused on innovation asserted that the department’s research and development game is strong, it’s the follow-through that causes problems.
Emerging Tech
DHS Plans to Expand Social Media Collection on Refugees and Immigrants
The agency wants the public to weigh in on its plan to change its data gathering practices.
Cybersecurity
This Site Shows the Security Risks of Your Smart Devices
A new website can help you understand the security risks internet-connected devices might bring into your home.
Modernization
Zangardi: SOC optimizations on track at DHS
The solicitation for a single department-wide contract for SOC operations is coming soon, according to agency CIO.
Ideas
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Raises Legal and Ethical Concerns
Policymakers should establish a number of safeguards around AI, much as they did when genetic testing became commonplace.
Acquisition
DOD releases unified cybersecurity standard for contractors
The Defense Department's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification framework is ready for public comment.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Sept. 5
The latest news and analysis from FCW's reporters and editors.
Ideas