Cybersecurity
After Huge Hack, OPM Still Hasn't Learned Its Lesson
The Government Accountability Office found OPM is taking greater risks with its systems and data than it should.
Cybersecurity
A security solution that's simple for government, tough for attackers
Format-preserving encryption can secure legacy systems and new solutions alike.
Ideas
End-to-End Encryption is Key to Securing Government Databases
Properly protecting citizens' personal data is more critical than ever.
Cybersecurity
DOD Won’t Automatically Encrypt External Emails Until 2018
Making the protection automatic would conflict with other protections against malware attacks.
Ideas
Why All Federal Agencies Should Break and Inspect Secure Traffic
Nasty things can be hiding in network traffic.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Advisory Board Gives Thumbs Down to NIST Oversight Role
The advisory board plans to dig into IT modernization during its next meeting.
Emerging Tech
This Encrypted Ride-Sharing App Could Be the Future of Transportation
It's like Uber for those who care about their privacy
Cybersecurity
The Cyber Advice Tech Titans Gave the White House Behind Closed Doors
White House Cyber Coordinator Rob Joyce shared what private-sector tech executives told the American Technology Council.
Digital Government
The British Government Knows Where Terrorists Gather on the Internet, But It’s Not Telling
Another encryption debate is brewing.
Cybersecurity
U.S. faces challenges tracking cryptocurrencies
Improved IT systems, new training and updated legislation are needed to track the use of virtual currencies by ransomware crooks and terrorists, according to a U.S. official.
Modernization
Prudence over panic
A seasoned CISO explains why focusing too much on zero-days can distract from older vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
Trump's pick to head whistleblower office comes from group suing EPA
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead a whistleblower protection office comes from a legal group that is currently suing the EPA to access employees' encrypted communications.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How the Trump Budget Treats Cyber
The budget hikes some cyber spending at DHS and FBI but cuts R&D.
Modernization
Senate Staffers Can Now Use Encryption App Signal
The Senate embraces encryption once again.
Cybersecurity
No agencies hit by WannaCry so far
Steps taken in the government's 2015 cyber sprint continue to pay dividends, acting federal CIO says.
Cybersecurity
White House: No U.S. Federal Systems Hit By WannaCry Ransomware
The attack also appears to have spared critical U.S. infrastructure such as energy plants and dams.
Cybersecurity
McCaskill slams 'turf wars' over cyber
Why some senators and private sector players think big changes are needed in the U.S. approach to cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
You Cannot Encrypt Your Face
Democracy may be impossible in a world where no dissent is anonymous.
Cybersecurity
McCaul: Expect a Major IT Modernization Push after Cyber Executive Order
The effort to modernize government technology will likely be driven by Rep. Will Hurd’s legislation, the House Homeland chairman said.
Digital Government