Cybersecurity
FBI Director Blasts Tech Companies Fighting for Encryption
Google, Apple, Facebook and others are urging Obama to back strong encryption, but James Comey worries it will hamper law-enforcement access to critical data.
Cybersecurity
FBI Readies Multimillion Contract for Cyber Expertise
The FBI plans to contract out professional, management and support services for up to $100 million.
Digital Government
Former FBI Director Talks Cybersecurity
Mueller admitted it was his responsibility, as director of the FBI, to ask for clarification on broad technology projects.
Digital Government
Al Franken Urges FBI to Crack Down on Revenge Porn
“New technologies can pose significant threats if bad actors are not held accountable to our nation’s laws,” Franken said.
Digital Government
FBI Denies Intentionally Deleting Encryption Tips from Its Website
“Points for creativity,” a spokesman said Thursday of reports that suggested otherwise.
Cybersecurity
FBI’s Plan to Expand Hacking Power Advances Despite Privacy Fears
Google had warned that the rule change represents a “monumental” constitutional concern.
Digital Government
Commerce Department Launches Private Sector Data Brain Trust
The members of the newly created Data Advisory Council stem from some of the private sector’s leading tech companies.
Cybersecurity
Feds Dismiss Google's Fears Over FBI’s Hacking Power
Google’s claim that the expansion of search warrant authority is a “monumental” constitutional threat is grounded in inaccuracies, the Justice Department said.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Collaboration in Government Still a Work in Progress
If the nation were forced to defend itself against a catastrophic cyberattack, Lt. Gen. Edward Cardon said there must be teamwork between federal agencies and the private sector.
Cybersecurity
Google Calls FBI's Plan to Expand Hacking Power a 'Monumental' Constitutional Threat
Any change in accessing computer data should go through Congress, the search giant said.
Digital Government
How FBI Databases Are Helping France ID the Charlie Hebdo Gunmen
French authorities have reportedly identified three suspects in the attack on the satirical newspaper.
Cybersecurity
Did North Korea Really Attack Sony?
It's too early to take the U.S. government at its word.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Officially Blames North Korea for Sony Hack
The reclusive regime is at fault for the unprecedented cyberattack that prompted the canceled release of The Interview, investigators have determined.
Cybersecurity
Real-Life ‘Criminal Minds’ Team Tries to Root Out Rogue Federal Employees
Researchers say using technology to detect behavioral patterns could help federal managers screen out mischief-makers.
Cybersecurity
Here’s Why Cybersecurity Remains a Challenge for the Justice Department
DOJ has requested millions more in funding and staffed up new divisions to specifically handle cyber investigations.
Cybersecurity
Federal data breaches: How long is too long to inform victims?
Informing potential victims of a data breach as early as possible seems like a sensible policy, but it's not that easy.
Cybersecurity
FBI plans iris scan database
The FBI is expanding its old fingerprint database to include additional physical recognition factors.
Cybersecurity
Is someone compiling information on federal employees?
TSP data breach could be sign of larger threat, some experts believe.
Cybersecurity
Who's the top employer among IT and engineering students?
Government agencies make the top 10 list of best employers.
Modernization
FBI proposing 'wiretapping' law for social media, Web email, according to report
The FBI is preparing to seek authority to access Web-based social media networks, email and instant messages for law enforcement investigations of suspected illegal activity.
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