Digital Government
Trump Leaves the Fate of Nearly 100,000 Indian H-1B Spouses in Limbo Again
The deadline DHS set has ended.
Cybersecurity
DHS Looks to Improve Cyber Capabilities for Financial Services
The Homeland Security Department’s innovation unit is seeing how open-source technology can defend from emerging threats.
Cybersecurity
Only 6 Non-Federal Groups Share Cyber Threat Info with Homeland Security
The government’s big idea to bolster the nation’s collective cyber defense isn’t attracting private-sector participants.
Digital Government
U.S. Border Agents Hacked Their 'Risk Assessment' System to Recommend Detention 100% of the Time
The Trump administration has modified that system that was created in 2013.
Emerging Tech
U.S. Customs Expects Face Scanning to Speed Up Security at Florida Airport
Using Homeland Security’s biometric program, one airport is increasing security while shortening lines.
Cybersecurity
White House Reorganization Addresses Cyber Workforce Gap
The White House wants to build a single, unified strategy for strengthening the cybersecurity workforce at every agency across government.
Cybersecurity
Senate Bill Boosts Homeland Security Cyber Funding
The bill increases spending on Homeland Security’s Einstein and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation cyber systems.
Emerging Tech
DHS-Funded Company Wants to Use Blockchain at the Border
DHS may soon use blockchain technology to protect all sorts of data it collects in protecting U.S. borders.
Cybersecurity
Nearly All Major Agencies Are on Governmentwide Cyber Threat Dashboard
So far, 20 of 23 major agencies are plugged into the dashboard. The last three should be on by the end of July.
Cybersecurity
Trump Administration Adds to Top Cyber Ranks
The Senate confirmed a cyber lead at Homeland Security and Trump nominated a government veteran to lead cyber at the Energy Department.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How That $380 Million in Election Security Funding Is Being Spent
State election officials are mostly using new election security money to shore up the basics.
Cybersecurity
Kaspersky Asks Appeals Court to Reverse Government Ban With a Quickness
The Russian anti-virus company wants to complete the appeal process before a broad government ban takes formal effect in October.
Cybersecurity
DOD Must Comply with DHS Cybersecurity Directives Under Senate Bill
Homeland Security has issued numerous binding cybersecurity directives recently, including banning Kaspersky anti-virus and mandating email security.
Cybersecurity
House Homeland Votes Against Demanding ZTE Threat Report
Homeland Security is already sharing information about threats posed by the Chinese telecom, Chairman Michael McCaul argued.
Emerging Tech
DHS Wants to Take a Page from the Startup Community
The agency's goal is to get ahead of emerging tech.
Digital Government
Citizenship Agency Removed Website Pages on Asylum Policy Training
Transparency group documents changes made early in Trump administration.
Cybersecurity
Long-Awaited Botnet Report Calls on Industry for Solutions
The long-awaited botnet report from the Commerce and Homeland Security departments paint government as a facilitator, not a leader in the fight.
Cybersecurity
Judge Dismisses Kaspersky Lawsuit, Leaving Governmentwide Ban in Place
The Russian anti-virus company challenged administrative and legislative actions that banned its products from government and contractor networks.
Emerging Tech
DHS Has a Plan to Make You Stop Hating Airport Security
The agency is looking at ways to speed up passenger screening while improving security from "curb to gate."
Cybersecurity
US-CERT Explains How to Keep Your Home Network Secure
Yes, your home network could be targeted.
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