Cybersecurity
Survey: Most Feds Could Steal Government Data If They Wanted To
But most have no desire.
Cybersecurity
DHS Research Wing Remains Vulnerable to Insider Threats
A six-month review found employees and contractors could undermine mission-critical systems.
Cybersecurity
GAO: DOD weapons systems easy to hack
The Department of Defense is playing catch up when it comes to securing weapons systems from cyberattacks, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.
Digital Government
The Navy’s Terrible Accident Record Is Now Hidden From Public View
The latest incidence of a government agency quietly removing data from its website demonstrates the dangers of an ever-changing internet.
Ideas
The Security Advantages of Cloud Computing Revisited
Seven years ago, we understated the case for cloud security.
Modernization
Microsoft's classified cloud to go online in early 2019
As the deadline for vendors responding to the Pentagon's $10 billion cloud buy nears, Microsoft announced its classified offering will go live in time to handle the business – should it win.
Podcasts
Critical Update: How Marines Started 3D Printing Everything From Buckles to Barracks
Marines have a long history of MacGyver-ing what they need, but this unit has given them a 21st-century twist.
People
Army extends higher pay, colonel rank to new cyber entrants
The Army is opening higher ranks and pay grades to cybersecurity specialists who join the Army in hopes of bolstering the cyber mission force.
Cybersecurity
Half of Government Domains Set to Make Email Security Deadline
It’s been one year since DHS mandated agencies adopt the anti-spoofing email security tool.
Modernization
Microsoft to Host the Government’s Classified Data Early Next Year
The software giant made a slew of announcements Tuesday that indicate how seriously it is targeting government business, especially cloud computing.
Cybersecurity
Agencies' DMARC progress deserves praise
Now it's time for federal contractors to follow suit.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Go to School on Wi-Fi and Urge Online Privacy Rights
The Senate also finally passed a bill to change the name of DHS’ cybersecurity agency.
Digital Government
FCW Insider: Oct. 9
Top stories, quick hits and more from FCW's reporters and editors.
Cybersecurity
DHS gets in the weeds on cyber threats to agriculture
A new report from DHS surveys a new crop of threats facing the burgeoning field of precision agriculture.
People
What the OPM shakeup means for the agency's planned merger with GSA
The abrupt departure of Jeff Tien Han Pon as director of the Office of Personnel Management was met with mixed levels of surprise, but some believe his being replaced will accelerate organization and policy changes.
Digital Government
Senators, Providers Criticize ‘Unpredictable’ FCC Funding for Rural Broadband
“Cutting [Universal Service Fund] support cuts the legs out of the business case for rural broadband in many places,” said one telecom CEO.
Cybersecurity
In California, It’s Going to Be Illegal to Make Routers With Weak Passwords
The range of devices that the law covers is incredibly broad.
Cybersecurity
Lessons learned from DOD's bug bounty programs
The Marines Corps Cyber Command just completed a month-long bug bounty program, but there's much more work to do.
Digital Government