Cybersecurity
CISA Offers Ways to Lessen Lag for Teleworkers Without Sacrificing Security
The temporary guidance outlines options and best practices for agencies to follow during the coronavirus pandemic.
Podcasts
Critical Update: How CISA Defines ‘Trust’ in the Trusted Internet Connection Policy
Nextgov offers a deep dive into TIC 3 and the purported conflict between CISA’s trust zones and zero-trust security.
Cybersecurity
CISA Significantly Expands List of 'Essential Critical Infrastructure' Workers
The expanded list includes workers who may need to continue operating despite stay-at-home orders.
Digital Government
DHS Makes a Master List of Knowns and Unknowns of COVID-19 Outbreak
The agency developed the master question list as a reference for government decision-makers.
Emerging Tech
ICE Wants to Connect Its Facial Recognition System With a Pennsylvania County’s Gang Intel App
Immigration and Customs Enforcement wants to develop an offshoot of Lehigh County’s Gang Intelligence App over the next year.
Cybersecurity
Regulators Say Maritime Industry’s Pandemic Plans Can Skip Cybersecurity Details
The Coast Guard stresses new guidance adds flexibility for compliance with existing security planning requirements.
Digital Government
CBP Intercepts First Package of Counterfeit COVID-19 Test Kits
Packages aren't always what they seem.
Cybersecurity
HHS Secretary: No Data Breach, No Degradation of Networks During ‘Enhanced Cyber Activity’
CISA is helping the health agency following reports of a cyberattack over the weekend.
Cybersecurity
Policymakers Look to Greatly Expand Existing Cyber Workforce Programs
Tracking how education initiatives translate into cybersecurity jobs remains a challenge.
Cybersecurity
Senate Committee OKs Bill to Give CISA Subpoena Authority Over Internet Service Providers
Lawmakers are pushing to give the agency more power and resources despite the cuts requested in the president's budget.
Cybersecurity
Solarium Cyber Report Recommends New Government Structures, Major Policy Overhauls
Nonpartisan group recommends a new bureau to track cybersecurity metrics across government and the private sector.
Digital Government
Agencies Warn of Coronavirus-Related Scams
The government is trying to curb scammers preying on the public’s fears.
Digital Government
Government to Begin Taking DNA Samples from Detained Migrants
DNA samples will be still sent to the FBI for storage in its CODIS system.
Cybersecurity
Former DHS Acting Inspector General Indicted for Stealing Database with Personnel Information
The 16-count indictment includes charges of theft of proprietary software and intent to defraud the U.S. government.
Emerging Tech
DHS Launches Third Biometric Rally to Assess How the Tech Works on Crowds
The agency is accepting applications through April 30.
Emerging Tech
TSA Confiscated 3D-Printed Guns at Raleigh-Durham International Airport
It’s not the first time.
Modernization
Real Work on TIC 3 Begins After Draft Guidance Is Finalized, Says Lead Official
Agencies are piloting some potential additional use cases in the background, which the TIC program office plans to start digging into this summer.
Cybersecurity
CISA Officials See ‘No Malicious Activity’ During Super Tuesday
Subsequent information could change the analysis but the agency does not currently attribute technical hiccups in some states to interference.
Digital Government
More Legislation May Be Coming to Bolster the Federal Cyber Workforce
Industry sees focus on education as a path to ending competition over personnel.
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