Cybersecurity
Los Angeles to Expand Cyber Lab with Federal Grant
The lab, established last summer, is a public-private partnership aimed at protecting the city from hacker attacks.
Cybersecurity
Firing Isn’t the Only Option for Holding Leaders Accountable for Cyber Lapses, Federal CISO Says
The administration will likely be discreet about disciplinary actions.
Artificial Intelligence
Defense Intel Chief Worried About Chinese ‘Integration of Human and Machines’
The future of human performance is a research race, and the U.S. shouldn’t take its lead for granted, the DIA director says.
Cybersecurity
The Chinese Motherboard Hack Is a Crisis, Even If It Didn’t Really Happen
Apple, Amazon, and Super Micro have all denied the veracity of a report on Chinese hardware hacking. No matter the outcome, the results could inflame an already raw trade relationship for high tech between the U.S. and China.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Go to School on Wi-Fi and Urge Online Privacy Rights
The Senate also finally passed a bill to change the name of DHS’ cybersecurity agency.
Cybersecurity
Trump’s Looser Reins on Offensive Cyber Get Positive Reviews from Army
Trump rescinded Obama-era rules that required White House sign off for most offensive cyber operations.
Cybersecurity
Report: China Used Tiny Chips to Infiltrate the U.S. Supply Chain
A Chinese company targeted data centers of some of the largest commercial companies, according to a report.
Cybersecurity
Security Clearances Won’t Get in the Way of Responding to Election Cyber Threats, Officials Say
One intel leader urged a “just get it done, we’ll worry about the consequences later” approach to countering threats on Election Day.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Government’s Not Prepared for the Social Media War
Social could be as important to the future of war and politics as the telephone and telegraph, Peter Singer writes in his new book “LikeWar.”
Cybersecurity
FBI Director Implores Corporate Boards to Join Cyber Fight
Companies should amp up protections and be wary of deals that expose U.S. intellectual property, FBI Director Chris Wray says.
Emerging Tech
The Pentagon’s New Ambassador to Silicon Valley Is Hawkish on China
The former Symantec CEO also thinks immigration is key to a tech race the U.S. is currently losing.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Senators' Personal Email Accounts Targeted by Foreign Hackers
Google warned lawmakers of the incident.
Cybersecurity
U.S. To Go on Offense in Cyberspace, Bolton Says
The strategy comes shortly after a directive that reduced interagency checks before a U.S. cyber strike.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon’s Updated Cyber Strategy Focuses on ‘Assertively Defending’ U.S. Interests
The new strategy directs the department to deter cyber threats and cultivate its cyber talent.
Cybersecurity
Federal Judge Blasts Georgia’s ‘Dated, Vulnerable’ Voting System
The state avoided having to make a change in election equipment before the midterms, however.
Cybersecurity
Declassified Report Describes Confusion Around Military Cyber Responsibilities in 2014
The inspector general’s report describes poor communication and combatant commanders who hadn’t tallied up their cyber resources.
Cybersecurity
DARPA Wants to Find Botnets Before They Attack
The defense agency awarded a contract to develop a tool that scours the internet for dormant online armies.
Cybersecurity
A Popular App Has Been Stealing Everyone's Browser History
The rogue Mac app sent the stolen data to China.
Cybersecurity
Election Officials Tout 2018 Security Coordination as 'Miles' Ahead of 2016
Two key officials say offices at all levels of government are rapidly bolstering defenses ahead of November elections.
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