Digital Government
DHS Needs to Better Protect Employees’ Sensitive Info, IG Says
An audit found the agency falls short of federal privacy requirements
Cybersecurity
Cyber Pro Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary
Kirstjen Nielsen has a more extensive cybersecurity background than any previous Homeland Security leader.
Policy
Government Sued Over Tattoo Recognition Technology
The Electronic Frontier Foundation argues that the program curtails First Amendment right to freedom of expression.
Cybersecurity
FBI, DHS Warn of Hacker Mercenaries Funded by Nation-States
Lawmakers also are considering giving Homeland Security more authority to test anti-drone tech.
Emerging Tech
Here’s What Citizens Taught Feds During Disasters
After the summer's hurricanes, agencies are looking at how everyday people can help in disaster relief efforts.
Digital Government
More Than 200 US Diplomats, Civil Servants and Servicewomen Say They’ve Been Harassed at Work
An open letter titled #metoonatsec accuses their industry of systemic discrimination and harassment.
Cybersecurity
The Pluses and Perils of Trump's Cyber Strategy
Continuity on most cyber policies masks a growing erosion of global cyber norms.
Cybersecurity
All Major Agencies Will Be on Federal Cybersecurity Dashboard by February
The dashboard will help government cyber officials work faster when a new bug is discovered.
Modernization
The Customs System That Clogged Airports In January Isn’t Fixed, IG Says
The agency doesn't have a backup system in place if another outage happens, the watchdog said.
Cybersecurity
Government Has Completed Phase Two of Kaspersky Ban
Agencies have all scanned their systems for the Russian anti-virus and drafted plans to replace it.
Cybersecurity
Federal Waste Report Says Government Dropped the Ball on Using Kaspersky Software
The long-delay before agencies were ordered to remove Kaspersky reflects a dangerous inefficiency in government, Sen. James Lankford says.
Digital Government
Trump Administration Has Talked Up Social Media Vetting, But It’s Nothing New
Arlington-based deep web search engine provider Giant Oak says agencies have been perusing social media accounts long before Trump took office.
Policy
IG Cites Homeland Security for Abusing Its Power, Blocking Negative Report
One audit finds Trump administration violated court orders when enforcing its initial travel ban.
Cybersecurity
IG Slams Coast Guard’s IT Investment Tracking
The Coast Guard doesn’t know if about 400 of its tech projects have adequate oversight.
Cybersecurity
Senate Bill Seeks $1.8 Billion for DHS’ Cyber Mission
The funding includes $731 million to maintain and upgrade the cybersecurity of federal computer networks.
Policy
House Democrats Put $400 Million Price Tag on Election Security
State and local governments need money, not words, to shore up security, a panel of House Democrats said.
Artificial Intelligence
Homeland Security Has A Plan To Fight Zombie Devices
The report urges more public-private cooperation on botnet takedowns and more and better cyber standards.
Emerging Tech
Homeland Security's Top Buyer: Still All-In In Agile
The department needs to do a better job “taking the fear out of innovation,” Chief Procurement Officer Soraya Correa said.
Cybersecurity
Kaspersky Software Found at 15% of Federal Agencies
The suspect Russian anti-virus was usually obtained as part of a larger security package.
Digital Government
Puerto Rico's Massive Telescope Is Still Running on Generators
The Arecibo Observatory is facing months of costly repairs after Hurricane Maria struck in September.
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