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.
Cybersecurity
House panel authorizes full funding for intell IT modernization
The legislation would also target insider threats in the wake of the leaks by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
Cybersecurity
Cyber, intell in 'infant stages' of cooperation
The military is still determining how best to apply ever-changing technology to gathering and using intelligence.
Cybersecurity
Intell review group back on track after shutdown
The ODNI-led group has briefed the president, and plans a final report by Dec. 15.
Modernization
Judge: IBM gamed procurement system in CIA cloud bid
Unsealed court order says IBM 'manipulated its pricing' to provide grounds for a protest if it lost the contract.
Cybersecurity
White House considers ending dual NSA, Cyber Command leadership
After Gen. Keith Alexander retires next year, the leadership of the two organizations could fall to two people.
Cybersecurity
Independent board preparing NSA recommendations
The Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board has completed its investigation and is readying its report.
Cybersecurity
NIST to review cryptographic standards development process
Following the revelation of efforts by the National Security Agency to subvert NIST's work in developing cryptography standards, NIST will reconsider its methods and review its older work.
Cybersecurity
NSA chief pushes back against legislative limits on data collection
Gen. Keith Alexander denies that spying efforts have gone too far.
Acquisition
IBM steps back from CIA deal
With IBM's withdrawal of its request for an injunction, its battle with AWS might be at an end.
Modernization
Government claims CIA cloud case injunction would threaten national security
Latest court filing suggests the agency is anxious for Amazon to start on $600 million project.
Modernization
IBM seeks stay on court's ruling over CIA contract
IBM wants to ensure AWS's latest triumph in the battle to build the CIA's cloud platform is short-lived.
Cybersecurity
Bill would rein in NSA's bulk data collection
Proposed restrictions are expressly intended to cramp the NSA's practice of assembling and analyzing metadata on Americans.
Modernization
NSA's $1.5 billion data center delayed
Unexplained power surges force postponement of planned opening.
Modernization
AWS can resume CIA cloud project
Although IBM plans to appeal a judge's ruling, Amazon Web Services is ready to go back to work.
Modernization
Judge rules for Amazon Web Services over IBM in CIA cloud case
Court overturns GAO's decision on bid protest; IBM says it will appeal.
Modernization