Cybersecurity
Washington, Not Silicon Valley, Leads the Way in Cybersecurity
As government grapples with the biggest security challenge on the planet, it's willing to invest time and money to get it right.
Cybersecurity
Time’s Running Out to Prevent a Massive Cyberattack on Critical Infrastructure, Advisory Group Says
The report urges rapidly declassifying cyber threat information between industry and government and other measures to ease the exchange.
Cybersecurity
Cyber-Heavy DHS Reauthorization Bill Passes House
The reauthorization would boost cyber protections at ports and airports and offer aid to state and local governments.
Digital Government
Travelers Coming Into America Are Now Seeing Beefed-Up Security
The security measures apply to roughly 280 airports in 105 countries and do not affect domestic flights.
Cybersecurity
Government Advisory Group Preps ‘Moonshot’ Plan to Fight Botnets
The DHS advisory body also finalized a report on how government should prepare for AI, quantum computing and other emerging tech.
Digital Government
An Insider's Take on What Went Wrong with DHS' Agile Contract
Former Digital Services Head Eric Hysen took to Medium to share his thoughts on FLASH’s failure.
Cybersecurity
In an Era of Russian Hacks, the US Is Still Installing Russian Software on Government Systems
Agencies bought Kaspersky anti-virus to secure their systems, but intel officials and lawmakers worry it's a liability instead.
Emerging Tech
What Went Wrong with DHS' Agile Contract?
The department wants to cancel its $1.54 billion agile software contracting vehicle.
Ideas
How a Common Language for Cyber Threats Boosts Security
Speed is key when responding to cyber threats. Standardization and interoperability can help.
Cybersecurity
These Homeland Security Cyber Tools Are Now Available for Private Sector
DHS’ tech transfer office is promoting eight new technologies to industry for commercialization or pilots.
Cybersecurity
The Government Wants a Thriving Cyber Insurance Market. Here’s How It’s Getting Started
The Homeland Security Department wants to build a massive repository of cybersecurity and breach data that insurers can learn from.
Digital Government
TSA Awards Accenture $64M for Agile IT Modernization
The Department of Homeland Security has been ramping up agile efforts.
Cybersecurity
A Cyber Threat Sharing Group for Mariachi Bands? Maybe One Day.
Cyber threat information sharing can benefit everyone, the director of a standards organization says.
Digital Government
DHS Achieves an Acquisition First for the Agency
The department's acquisition programs have struggled for years, but there are signs of a turnaround.
Digital Government
Trump's Border Wall Won't Be Made of Concrete If Lawmakers Have Their Way
Legislators want flexibility in border security, not a continuous, concrete wall.
Cybersecurity
What Trump's Skinny Budget Says About Cybersecurity
The budget proposal pledges cyber initiatives at the Pentagon and Homeland Security Department and to counter terrorists’ use of encryption.
Cybersecurity
Government Isn't Sharing Cyber Threats As Promised, Private Sector Says
Classification regimes make it difficult for cyber firms to share threat information with clients and aid adversaries, industry officials say.
Digital Government
Watchdog: DHS' Biometric Exit Tracking Still Needs Work
DHS’ previous overstay reports, including the one from fiscal 2015, have been incomplete because of “unreliable collection of departure data."
Cybersecurity
GAO Sees Room for Improvement in DHS’ Cyber Ops Center
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center needs to ensure it's speaking with the full range of critical infrastructure owners, the watchdog says.
Digital Government
DHS IG Says Immigration System Could Grant Citizenship to National Security Threats
The inspector general made the urgent recommendation to stop the department from reactivating the system.
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