Cybersecurity
Cyber Office or Not, State Dept. Will Shape International Cyber Rules, White House Official Says
White House Cyber Lead Rob Joyce also dove into the government's use of Kaspersky anti-virus products and how agency leaders will be held accountable for breaches.
Digital Government
How the State Department Prioritized Passport Customers
During peak passport processing, the agency is doing more with fewer employees.
Cybersecurity
Top Cyber Diplomat Stepping Down
Chris Painter has been the State Department’s cyber coordinator since the office was launched in 2011.
Cybersecurity
Here’s Why a U.S.-Russia Cyber Working Group Could Do Some Good
The group could focus on areas of common interest without stepping back on election hacking, but some experts still say it’s a silly idea.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Embassies Lag on Digital Security
One-third of vetted posts weren’t doing routine information security checks.
Digital Government
Contract to Watch: State Department's $850M Effort to Revamp Passports and Services
The Bureau of Consular Affairs is aiming for better customer service for passports and renewals.
Digital Government
US Government Websites Might Have Violated Ethics Laws by Promoting Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Resort
US embassy websites refer to Mar-a-Lago as the "winter White House."
Digital Government
State Department Wants to Build A Biometric System for Mexico
The department is currently in the market research stage.
Cybersecurity
NSA Engaged in Massive Battle with Russian Hackers in 2014
An NSA official previously described the toe-to-toe battle but placed it in 2015.
Digital Government
State Department CIO: ‘If People Aren’t Laughing At You, Your Goals Aren’t Big Enough'
Frontis Wiggins' plan includes revolutionizing how the agency does innovation.
Cybersecurity
New International Cyber Rules Likely Off the Table for UN Experts Group
The UN group affirmed international law applies in cyberspace and stated nations should not hack each other’s critical infrastructure during previous meetings.
Cybersecurity
High-Tech Features That Make Passports Secure
The flimsy pages and patriotic designs betray just how many security measures are hidden inside.
Emerging Tech
State Department's One-Man Mission to Scout Silicon Valley
It’s not all about the contracts.
Modernization
Former Clinton IT Aide Describes Destruction of Old Devices as Routine
Three witnesses plead the fifth at hearing on State Department email vulnerabilities.
Digital Government
Colin Powell Advised Hillary Clinton on How to Skirt Email Security as Secretary of State
Powell describes how he communicated with friends without going through State Department servers.
Digital Government
Did Clinton Officials Obstruct Justice? House Oversight Asks Court For Review
Rep. Jason Chaffetz sent two letters calling for investigation of deleted emails.
Emerging Tech
State Department Closer to Biometric Security Program for Overseas Operations
The system would be used by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security.
Digital Government
FBI Head: 'No Reasonable Prosecutor Would Bring Such a Case'
Director James Comey said the agency had concluded its investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private server on Tuesday.
Cybersecurity
Watchdog Knocks State Department for Thousands of Zombie Accounts
Most of the inactive accounts have been dormant for more than a year -- in violation of agency policy.
Emerging Tech