Ideas
Can the U.S. Government Really Ban TikTok?
It is nearly impossible to ban any application completely.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Why a Government Vulnerability Disclosure Program Is a Big Deal
The new policy could change the government’s relationship with hackers but some agencies have reservations.
Cybersecurity
CISA Warns of Vulnerabilities in Popular Domain Name System Software
Security advisories note attackers could remotely exploit flaws to cause a denial of service.
Ideas
Sketchy Darknet Websites Are Taking Advantage of the COVID-19 Pandemic – Buyer Beware
Using these darknet markets is risky business.
Cybersecurity
The President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition Is Underway
The competition is open to any federal employee, including the Department of Defense and uniformed service members.
Ideas
Why CMMC Could Be Our Best Weapon to Fight Back Against Chinese IP Theft
The newfound penchant toward action is an opportunity to raise the bar for cybersecurity and better secure American IP.
Cybersecurity
Tracking Robocalls Debunks Myths and Clears Up Mysteries
Researchers found that answering a robocall doesn't doom you to more.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Acquisition Chief Clarifies Temporary Extension for Implementing Chinese Equipment Ban
A recent memo allows vendors additional time to comply with Section 889 for certain low-risk goods, but the department is not seeking mass extensions, Ellen Lord told reporters.
Cybersecurity
IRS Granted Tens of Thousands of Devices Network Access Without Proper Authentication
Most devices accessing the Internal Revenue Service’s internal network using wireless connections and virtual private networks weren’t authenticated, according to an audit.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Expands Restrictions on Huawei
The department's Bureau of Industry and Security added another 38 Huawei affiliates to its Entity List.
Ideas
Political Trolls Adapt, Create Material to Deceive and Confuse the Public
What they posted shifted over time.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Wants Contractor Feedback on Rule Change that Bans Certain Chinese Firms
A provision of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act banning agencies from contracting with companies doing business with Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE now takes effect.
Artificial Intelligence
What the Rest of Government Should Watch When the Defense Authorization Bill Goes to Conference
Overhauling FedRAMP is just one of a list of ways the NDAA could affect civilian government tech.
Cybersecurity
CISA Finalized Directive on Vulnerability Disclosure Policies, Congressman Says
The binding operational directive would create a legal path for ethical hackers to report website vulnerabilities to government agencies.
Cybersecurity
Using Automated Security Protocols Reduce the Cost of Data Breaches, Report Says
U.S. agencies lead in adopting security automation and orchestration, an expert said.
Ideas
How to Update Agency Security Operations Centers
Evolving IT environments require officials to plan for the next-generation SOCs.
Cybersecurity
More Federal Funds Could Help Small Jurisdictions With Technical Tools to Secure Elections, Expert Says
The potential for disinformation to disrupt the process casts a shadow on significant improvements made since 2016.
Cybersecurity
NTIA to Host Proof-of-Concept Summit in Software Transparency Effort
More agencies are starting to ask suppliers for a software bill of materials in building a foundation for better, faster cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
EU’s First Cyber Sanctions Target Russian, North Koreans, Chinese Attackers
The EU singled out perpetrators that attacked British hospitals, Ukrainian infrastructure, and the Pyeongchang Olympics.
Modernization
CISA Releases Final TIC 3 Guidance
The agency plans to finalize the first two use cases for the Trusted Internet Connection program later this summer.
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