Ideas
Why It’s Time to Drop Passwords for Federal Networks
At very least, stop using pop culture references.
Cybersecurity
GSA Is Hiring a Contractor Team to Work on Login.gov
The single sign-on platform needs improved security, scalability and availability as the program pushes for broader use across government.
Emerging Tech
When Both Sides Have Drones, How Do You Know Which Ones to Kill?
The U.S. Army recently tested a system that helps defenders wipe the skies of just the unfriendly aerial robots.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Ask FCC to Protect Consumers from Phone Hijackers
The request comes amid an uptick in SIM swap scams.
Ideas
Bots Are Destroying Political Discourse As We Know It
They’re mouthpieces for foreign actors, domestic political groups, even the candidates themselves. And soon you won’t be able to tell they’re bots.
Ideas
New Year’s Resolutions Federal Employees and Their Agencies Can Actually Keep
Don't worry: Losing weight isn't one of them.
Ideas
Fingerprint Login Should Be a Secure Defense for Our Data, But Most of Us Don't Use It Properly
Most users remain unaware of its initial purpose.
Cybersecurity
DHS Silicon Valley Program Makes Two Awards for Digital Credentials Management
The department is working to digitize the process for issuing, verifying and managing credentials like travel documents and employment authorizations.
Cybersecurity
DISA Wants a Pentagon-Wide Identity Management System
The Enterprise Identity Service would let Pentagon officials oversee the access credentials and online activity of every user who touches its networks.
Cybersecurity
The Hidden Dangers in Your Phone Number
Using your phone as an authenticator can be a problem.
Emerging Tech
Wi-Fi System Identifies People Through Walls By Their Walk
A new system uses video of a person walking to identify that person through walls using two WiFi transceivers.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity and the Road Ahead
Federal agencies are focused on locking down access to their systems.
Emerging Tech
‘EarEcho’ Uses Your Ear to Unlock Your Phone
A new prototype technology called EarEcho uses modified wireless earbuds to authenticate smartphone users via their ear canal, researchers report.
Cybersecurity
IRS Testing Behavioral Analytics to Verify Online Users
The agency is piloting a proof-of-concept that will track how individual taxpayers interact with its online systems.
Emerging Tech
TSA Launches Facial Recognition Pilot at Las Vegas Airport
The agency will assess how the tech verifies travelers’ live facial images against pictures taken from travelers’ identity documents.
Digital Government
GSA Hits First Deadline On New Federal Identity Management Policy
The agency was tasked with creating a catalog of identity, credential and access management options within three months of a memo issued by OMB.
Emerging Tech
DISA, HHS Brainstorming Behavioral-Based Identity Pilot
The end goal would be a device that recognizes the user based on hundreds of behaviors.
Cybersecurity
DISA, Cyber Command Are Launching a Zero-Trust Pilot Program
The effort will explore frameworks and technologies that would protect the Pentagon’s networks from unauthorized access.
Cybersecurity
Real ID, Real Problems: States Cope With Changing Rules, Late Rollouts
The Homeland Security Department won't grant any more extensions.
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