Cybersecurity
Insider threats and data localization
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
NGA's Long on transparency, the workforce and the power of GEOINT
The first woman to head a major U.S. intelligence agency goes on the record about the highs and lows of the job.
Digital Government
Oracle, the CIA and government's role in picking winners
The database giant was effectively launched via agency contracts. That's not a bad thing, Steve Kelman notes, but it begs the question of when government should go beyond basic research and standard procurement.
Cybersecurity
IC falling behind on plans for continuous evaluation of cleared personnel
The exact size of the security clearance re-check backlog is closely held by the government, but it could affect more than 1.1 million individuals.
Cybersecurity
DHS departures, a potential conflict of interest and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
DHS and KeyPoint hiring, Brennan defending and drones flying
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
ICITE ready to ramp up, ODNI official says
The long-planned joint IT environment is becoming more tangible to intel analysts.
Cybersecurity
ISIS cyber capability judged more 'aspirational' than operational
The terrorist group’s slick social media presence is a far cry from being able to hack critical infrastructure, cybersecurity experts say.
Cybersecurity
Treasure map, biometric ID, DISA devices and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
Smart suits, cloud sharing, Facebook for terrorists and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
Trust issues
Although tools to combat insider threats are maturing, DOD and the intelligence community know that technology is just part of the solution.
Cybersecurity
Meet your friendly neighborhood intel research shop
IARPA is hosting its first-ever industry day over two days, Oct. 29-30.
Cybersecurity
Smith named CTO, Holder and Clapper back reforms, and McAfee hails Heartbleed
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
NGA's school for agile
A request for training offers more evidence of the federal pivot to agile.
Cybersecurity
USDS additions, Google dorking and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
HealthCare.gov's new CEO, NGA's mapping contract and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
NSA's ICREACH, hackable scanners and the British IT influence
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
New role for CIA's ex-CIO, Tor's secret bug-fixers and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Cybersecurity
DeLong: NSA security reforms predate Snowden
Compliance director also claims explaining what NSA does is becoming a greater part of the agency's culture.
Cybersecurity