Cybersecurity
Agencies Will Soon Have a Cyber Hygiene Score—And Will Know Where They Rank
The AWARE score will be based on data from agencies’ continuous monitoring tools and will give the Homeland Security Department a holistic view of the government’s cybersecurity posture.
Modernization
How FEMA Could Help Avoid Another Missile Alert Mishap
State and local authorities are responsible for sending and rescinding alerts but FEMA can—and says it will—require the underlying infrastructure be more user-friendly.
Cybersecurity
Defense, Homeland Security Secretaries Spearhead Cyber Cooperation Agreement
The agreement details how the departments will work together on major cyber challenges such as elections.
Emerging Tech
CBP’s Facial Biometrics Program Has Caught 26 Alleged Imposters
Since its rollout this summer, the biometrics program is finding more success at land borders than airports.
Artificial Intelligence
Congress Wants to Confront Facebook, Robocallers and Data-Throttlers
Lawmakers also encouraged the Pentagon to continue helping civilian agencies in cyber matters.
Cybersecurity
DHS Aims to ID Critical Functions to Protect from Cyberattacks by Year’s End
After the Homeland Security Department identifies the critical functions, it plans to map out all their dependencies.
Digital Government
Kirstjen Nielsen’s Ugly Legacy at Homeland Security
Nielsen’s future will be decided “shortly."
Cybersecurity
Election Security Tested
Federal agencies raced to secure vulnerable systems in time for the 2018 midterms, but the job’s not done.
Cybersecurity
DHS and Pentagon Memo Details Future Cyber Cooperation
The memorandum of understanding comes after the Defense Department prepared to help the Homeland Security Department repel Election Day cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
Congress Passes Long-Sought Bill to Rename DHS Cyber Agency
The National Protection and Programs Directorate will soon be called the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Cybersecurity
The DEA And ICE Are Hiding Surveillance Cameras In Streetlights
It’s unclear where the streetlight cameras have been installed, or where the next deployments will take place.
Cybersecurity
DHS-Funded Tech Could Help Calculate the Costs of Cyberattacks
The agency awarded $1.3 million to research helping organizations weigh the benefits of different cyber tools.
Cybersecurity
DHS Wants to Expand the Reach of Its Critical Infrastructure Cyber Training
The department wants to be able to provide cyber training webinars to 5,000 simultaneous users.
Cybersecurity
DHS Cyber Unit Fields False Alarms But No Hacks on Election Day
Incidents flagged as potential attacks turned out to be malfunctions or accidents, according to Homeland Security officials.
Modernization
TSA Wants Industry Input on Its Proposed Agile Contract Vehicle
The agency plans to tap the contracts for its modernization initiatives.
Cybersecurity
Brian Kemp Was Warned of a Cyber Vulnerability. He Weaponized It—Again
Georgia’s secretary of state and Republican gubernatorial candidate has a history of attacking those who point out the flaws in his state’s election cybersecurity.
Artificial Intelligence
European Countries to Test AI Border Guards
A new program replaces human border guards with artificially intelligent avatars to watch for deception in travelers. It follows similar efforts that go back a decade.
Cybersecurity
New DHS Cyber Center Meets with Industry to ID Most Valuable Assets
DHS officials met Thursday with officials from the communications, electricity and finance sectors.
Cybersecurity
Supply Chain Group Aims to Reduce Counterfeits in Federal Systems
The proposed acquisition rule will require only original manufacturers or vetted resellers supply some components.
Emerging Tech
A Rare Issue Is Causing Police Body Cameras to Explode
The nation’s largest police force is changing its body-camera policy after a malfunctioning camera started a fire.
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