Cybersecurity

The importance of cyber offense: Sanctions are a good start

Cybercrime is too serious to rely solely on network defenses, Peter Harrell argues.

Digital Government

DARPA keeps an eye on the Arctic

The Defense Department's research shop wants a network of rugged, affordable sensors for the far north.

Cybersecurity

Obama declares foreign cyber threats a 'national emergency'

The president’s executive order authorizes sanctions on those deemed a threat to U.S. economic or national security.

People

VanRoekel steps down at USAID

Steve VanRoekel resigned as U.S. CIO in September 2014 to help USAID address the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

Cybersecurity

Drawing back the curtain on cyberwar

Shane Harris' book "@War" details the personalities and turf battles behind the U.S. government's conclusion that cyberspace is a national security asset.

Cybersecurity

Can the Pentagon keep pace on biometrics?

The Defense Department has launched an improved version of its biometrics repository, but the system still lacks the latest technology.

Acquisition

OASIS tool and CBP app

News and notes from around the federal IT community.

Cybersecurity

NSA's Rogers makes the case for cyber norms

Responding indirectly to evidence that Iran’s cyber capabilities have improved because of a U.S.-Israeli cyberattack, NSA Director Adm. Michael Rogers said clearer norms could help prevent such escalation.

Acquisition

DOD shutters two 'influence' websites covering Africa

Similar sites covering the Persian Gulf and Central Asia remain in operation.

Cybersecurity

Strategy reflects heightened cyberthreat

A new White House document identifies cybersecurity as a pressing national security concern.

Digital Government

USAID plans to up its data game

The U.S. Agency for International Development is seeking outside help building capacity in data analysis and visualization.