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IT Modernization

Modernization Nation

This Nextgov ebook looks at updating the federal government’s technology and operations.

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Podcasts

Critical Update: How Agencies Can Get and Keep the Best Talent

U.S. Digital Service Chief of Staff Elaine Ho joins the podcast to offer tips for recruiting and retaining tech employees.

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CIO Briefing

Hacking Acquisition

How the federal government uses other transaction authorities to buy tech fast.

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CIO Briefing

Citizens First

How the government plans to prioritize customer experience.

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Cybersecurity

Here’s What a Company’s Data Breach Game Plan Looks Like

Companies should know who to call in law enforcement and which data is most valuable before a breach occurs, the Chamber of Commerce says.

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Cybersecurity

DHS Test Reveals Flaws in Emergency Responder Apps

A pilot test found cyber vulnerabilities or privacy issues in 32 out of 33 apps.

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Cybersecurity

Hackers Hit Pizza Hut's Ordering While Breaches Expose 30 Million South Africans

And an image sharing site warns 8 million of its users' passwords may have been exposed, too.

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Cybersecurity

Someone's Swiping Credit Cards from Hyatt, Research Reports from Forrester and a Disqus Breach

It's just another week in Threatwatch.

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IT Modernization

Getting the Most Out of Data Centers

Lessons learned from federal agencies as they shutter old systems.

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CIO Briefing

Congress' Week: Data Breaches, Kaspersky and Murderers with Security Clearances

Amid tackling a series of high-profile data breaches, Congress moved along important IT legislation and aims to address whether criminals are actually getting temporary security clearances.

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Cybersecurity

Report: Russian Hackers Used Kaspersky Anti-virus to Steal NSA Hacking Tools

It’s not clear if Kaspersky knowingly assisted the theft.

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Cybersecurity

The State of Cybersecurity Awareness

This Nextgov and Route Fifty ebook examines cyber resources at all levels of government.

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Cybersecurity

Hackers Scam Payment Info from Whole Foods, Sonic Drive-Ins

Plus they create apps that install backdoors in Androids.

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CIO Briefing

Congress Takes Up FITARA, Healthcare.gov Outages and Has a Lot of Equifax Questions

Then there are the matters of White House staff using private email and how Russians used Facebook and Twitter during elections.

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Cybersecurity

Pirate Website Uses Visitors Browers to Mine Virtual Coins and Servers Leak Memory

It's another week in Threatwatch.

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CIO Briefing

Congress Tackles Data Breaches, Russian Meddling and IT Modernization

Lawmakers will address cybersecurity concerns at two major agencies this week.

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Cybersecurity

Hackers Can Get Into Your Device Via Bluetooth and That Other Equifax Breach

It's just another week in Threatwatch.

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CIO Briefing

NDAA Heads to Floor and Kaspersky Heads to Washington

And in the defense authorization bill's 104 amendments are tech and cyber changes for civilian agencies too.

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Cybersecurity

Lenovo Settles Over Adware, Contractor Exposes Vets' Resumes, and Hackers Sell Big-Time Instagrammers' Info

Something interesting is always happening in Threatwatch.

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CIO Briefing

Congress Wants Answers About the Equifax Breach

The House also passed self-driving car bill and the Homeland Security Department reorganization got a favorable CBO score.

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