Cybersecurity
NSA official: 'Dumb' software supply chain attacks still prevalent
Vulnerabilities in the software supply chain may represent a larger cybersecurity threat over the long haul than threats to physical hardware.
Digital Government
No clear solutions to combat foreign election meddling
The Senate’s report confirms previous research and investigations on Russian social media activity in 2016, but sees little role for Congress in preventing future deceptions.
Cybersecurity
NIST looking for partners to secure energy IoT
The agency is looking for new methods for secure connected devices in the U.S. energy industrial sector, from sensors attached to machinery and vehicles to insecure devices that help transmit data from distribution control systems.
Modernization
US, UK reach CLOUD Act agreement
The agreement will cover a "broad class" of crimes and investigations, including a promise not to target each other's residents and assurances that exchanges are compatible with data protection laws.
Cybersecurity
Jim Langevin's view from the Hill
As chairman of of the Intelligence and Emerging Threats and Capabilities subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committe and a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, Rhode Island Democrat Jim Langevin is one of the most influential voices on cybersecurity in Congress.
Digital Government
Former officials flag disinformation as top threat to U.S. elections
Three years after Russia waged a covert propaganda campaign against U.S. voters, the federal government has done little to address the problem through legislation or executive action.
Cybersecurity
House bill seeks a cyber playbook
The Cybersecurity Vulnerability Remediation Act would require DHS to disseminate and share its cybersecurity mitigation protocols with other agencies, industry, academia and other sectors.
Cybersecurity
DHS FISMA ratings go up
The Department of Homeland Security's information security practices have gone from good to better, according to a new inspector general audit.
Cybersecurity
For latest election security moves, the devil is in the details
While new federal dollars for election security are welcome, experts caution that more money might be required and more direction is needed on how to spend the money in the form of new legislation to put smart policy behind congressional outlays.
Cybersecurity
Will Bolton's ouster mean a comeback for the top White House cyber job?
The top cyber official at DHS said his agency is already taking on many of the defunct White House cybersecurity coordinator's old responsibilities.
Cybersecurity
Senate backs $250M in election security grants
With the threat of Russian interference in the 2020 elections looming, lawmakers added fund for states to shore up election infrastructure and improve voting system cybersecurity.
Modernization
DHS cloud push comes with complications
A pressing data center closure schedule and an ensuing scramble to move applications means that some Homeland Security components might need more than one hop to get to the cloud.
Modernization
Treasury floats $1B cloud buy
The Department of Treasury has released a new acquisition road map designed to shepherd the IRS into the cloud era while emphasizing buying to support shared services.
Cybersecurity
North Korean hacking groups hit with Treasury sanctions
Lazarus Group, a hacking group tied to North Korean and two of its affiliates are the latest APT group to get the 'name and shame' treatment from the U.S. government.
Digital Government
With hacks on the rise, is it time to revisit a national ID?
Our process for verifying people's identities is broken, leading some to revisit the idea of a national ID system. But politics, cybersecurity and other concerns loom large in the debate.
Modernization
Who defends the Internet?
Much of the underlying architecture that powers the internet is under increasing threat -- and it's not clear who in government or industry can or should take the lead to protect it.
Cybersecurity
NIST seeks comment on privacy framework
The latest version comes with a number of notable additions, such as increased flexibility for organizations and a concerted effort to align the agency's privacy and cybersecurity efforts.
Modernization
DHS looks to upgrade flagging info sharing program
A top cyber official at the Department of Homeland Security said the underutilized Automated Indicator Sharing program will be getting a facelift to improve quality and facilitate more complex defensive actions.
Cybersecurity
OMB's CyberStat program is 'evolving'
Following an audit that found the Office of Management and Budget could be making better use of the cybersecurity reviews, Federal CISO Grant Schneider said agency is looking at revamping the program ahead of next fiscal year.
Cybersecurity