Cybersecurity
Three things to watch on information sharing
The ODNI'S Kshemendra Paul offers a guide to the 2014 Information Sharing Environment.
Cybersecurity
The economics of a national cyber immune system
Inexpensive attacks can yield great returns for the bad guys, while the defenders work with limited budgets and have to be right every time.
Modernization
Rockefeller blasts private-sector metadata storage plan
The retiring chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee said he was “concerned any change of our current framework will harm both national security and privacy.”
Cybersecurity
Security clearance reform: more questions than answers
Many of the proposed solutions rely on the use of IT – automation, continuous evaluation and shared data banks between agencies.
Cybersecurity
Agencies pay for public distrust in post-Snowden era
In the wake of the Snowden affair, Americans are growing more reluctant to hand over personal information to the government, which hurts legitimate data collection and could drive up costs.
Cybersecurity
Cryptography experts sign open letter against NSA surveillance
President has still not addressed compromised security standards, cryptographers warn.
Cybersecurity
Obama greenlights next NSA/CyberCom chief
As expected, Michael Rogers will succeed Keith Alexander.
Cybersecurity
What does NSA fallout mean for cyber?
Aside from addressing immediate privacy concerns, the president’s overhaul plan will set precedents to be applied to future cybersecurity operations.
Cybersecurity
Review board to Obama: Shut down NSA program
The recommendations would represent a more decisive step than reform efforts outlined by the president earlier this week.
Cybersecurity
Justice Department sues security clearance firm
Among the background checks performed by USIS were those on intelligence community contractor Edward Snowden and Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis.
Cybersecurity
Gates: NSA ‘primary weapon in this conflict’
The former Pentagon chief decried Obama administration leaks and privacy advocates who downplay the need for security.
Cybersecurity
Obama trims intelligence gathering
The presidential directive places new limits on the collection of data on Americans' communications, but the gathering of data will continue.
Cybersecurity
NSA doesn’t deny spying on Congress
In response to a letter from a senator, the spy agency detailed its surveillance efforts without directly addressing whether it was collecting data on lawmakers.
Acquisition
IT agenda teed up for 2014
Three key issues – acquisition, China sourcing and surveillance are likely to dominate the IT landscape in Congress.
Acquisition
10 reports worth a second look
Among the most interesting Critical Read pieces FCW published in 2013 were ones covering the security clearance process, performance management and FISMA.
Cybersecurity
White House review group issues intelligence reform report
The 300-page report is aimed at balancing national security concerns with protections for privacy and civil liberties.
Cybersecurity
NSA talking Snowden, insider threats
The National Security Agency has began what in effect is a public relations tour to rebuild its reputation, including considering an amnesty deal for former contractor Edward Snowden.
Cybersecurity
No split between NSA and Cyber Command
Despite task force recommendations, the White House makes clear that Alexander's successor will play both roles.
Cybersecurity
Is Cyber Command ready to stand on its own?
Alexander's planned retirement offers a chance to reorganize, but the changes required are anything but simple.
Modernization
Could state law curtail NSA’s massive Utah data center?
A coalition of anti-surveillance activists wants to use local utilities as leverage to halt data collection.
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