Cybersecurity
Expect New DHS Cyber Strategy Soon, Acting Lead Says
Jeanette Manfra has seen no new trouble recruiting cyber talent under Trump, she said.
Cybersecurity
Sensitive Data Leaks from Sex Toy, Marketing Database and Security Clearance Applications
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Get Ready For Russia, the Supreme Court Nominee and That Health Care Vote
The first public hearing for a congressional investigation into Russian involvement in the presidential election takes place this week.
Cybersecurity
Secret Service Confirms Agency Laptop Stolen
The agency declined to comment more on the ongoing investigation.
Digital Government
Inside CA Technologies' $45M False Claims Settlement
While rare, these sorts of settlements are not unheard of in federal IT contracting.
Digital Government
Trump's 'Hard-Power' Budget Cuts Agencies, Shifts Research and Innovation to Private Sector
It also funnels more dollars into protecting national borders and cyberspace.
Cybersecurity
The New Administration's Cyber Stance
Although much of Trump's cyber agenda remains murky, we've seen drafts hinting at his priorities.
Emerging Tech
Lawmaker: Traffickers Might Use Drones To Smuggle Humans Across Borders
Security concerns and enthusiasm for drones dominated a recent Senate hearing on unmanned aerial vehicles.
Cybersecurity
2 Russian Spies Charged in Yahoo Breach of 500M Accounts
Russian journalists, U.S. and Russian government officials, a Russian cybersecurity firm’s employees, and other private-sector employees were targeted.
Cybersecurity
Expect a Cyber Budget Boost But Stay Tuned for that Executive Order, Homeland Adviser Says
Don’t expect a multibillion-dollar investment that will modernize government cybersecurity in one fell swoop, though.
Digital Government
CIO Council to Agencies: Share Your Developer Platforms
18F's login.gov could be a step in the right direction.
Cybersecurity
White House’s Annual Cyber Report Counts 30,000 Incidents but Only 16 are 'Major'
Ten of the major incidents occurred at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Digital Government
Watchdog: DHS Isn't Ready for Social Media to Become a Bigger Part of Visa Screening
The department's social media pilot programs lack adequate benchmarks, so DHS doesn't have a good way to evaluate whether they're working.
Emerging Tech
DHS Takes 'Corrective Action' on Agile Contract Experiment
Two companies were removed from the list.
Cybersecurity
IRS Took Down FAFSA-Autofill Tool to Prevent Identity Theft
IRS suspended the tool as part of a broader effort to protect taxpayer information.
Digital Government
Encrypted Messaging Apps Vex Lawmakers
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Democrats want an in-person briefing from the White House counsel on the staff’s use of encrypted apps and personal and professional Twitter accounts.
Cybersecurity
WikiLeaks Dump Shines Light on Government's Shadowy Zero-Day Policy
The documents shed little light on how many unknown vulnerabilities the intelligence agency retains and how well it vets the damage they might cause.
Ideas
Want to Keep More Women on the Path Toward IT Leadership? Here’s How.
Women currently represent 38 percent of all federal leaders.
Cybersecurity
Money Talks in Agency Cybersecurity, Former DOD Official Says
To prioritize cybersecurity, get buy-in from the top and budget authority, says a former DOD undersecretary.
Digital Government