Cybersecurity
Tech can help, but clearance reciprocity is a policy issue
The backlog of security clearance investigations has continued to drop from a 2018 high of 725,000 to 200,000, but agencies continue to struggle with reciprocity issues.
Cybersecurity
White House stands down groups tackling SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange
The move comes days after the administration sanctioned Russia for its alleged role in the cyberattacks
Cybersecurity
ODNI plans recruitment ad campaign
Intelligence agencies are seeking STEM employees and a more diverse workforce.
Digital Government
IC: Foreign actors tried to affect U.S. election via influence campaigns, but not by hacking
The intelligence community's newly declassified report largely concludes Russia attempted to meddle in the U.S. election through influence operations but did not attempt the kinds of cyberattacks observed in 2016.
Cybersecurity
Krebs: More 'destructive,' 'brazen' attacks possible from Russia
The former CISA director's warning came during one of the first congressional hearings that largely focused on the SolarWinds Orion breach.
Cybersecurity
Warner, Rubio seek single top official for SolarWinds response
The two leaders of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence say the government's response to the hack so far has been "disjointed and disorganized."
Cybersecurity
Evanina resigns as counterintelligence chief
William Evanina, a career intelligence official, is stepping down from the post of director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center.
Cybersecurity
Evanina: Number of known SolarWinds victims 'will continue to grow'
A top counterintelligence official today said the number of known federal agencies affected by the SolarWinds hack will likely to continue to rise beyond initial estimates.
Cybersecurity
White House task force says Russia likely to blame for SolarWinds hack
The Cyber Unified Coordination Group said in a statement on Tuesday that fewer than 10 government agencies have been "compromised by follow-on activity" on federal systems as a result of the hack.
People
GAO tracks diversity in the intelligence community
Although steps have been taken to address workforce diversity, a recent report underscored gaps in strategic planning among intelligence community elements.
Cybersecurity
DOJ's China hack indictments offer businesses key threat intel, officials say
A Justice Department official today disclosed that 1,000 Chinese researchers have been expelled from the country for hiding their affiliation with the Chinese military.
Cybersecurity
Intel and BYOD
The intelligence community is warming to the concept of bringing your own device to work -- except when it comes to highly classified work.
Cybersecurity
OMB tees up supply chain regs
The interim regulation sets down rules for excluding vendors from federal procurement if an interagency panel deems them untrustworthy.
Modernization
IARPA pursues advanced radio eavesdropping defenses
The intelligence community's research arm wants to use smart radio tech to find elusive signals might signal efforts to tap remote transmissions.
Cybersecurity
Spy chief sees 2020 election security as 'number one goal'
Gen. Nakasone's remarks come as a group of former senior officials seek funds to counter the "extraordinary challenges" posed by coronavirus pandemic and foreign interference to state and local election administrators.
Cybersecurity
Clapper: Presidential transition 'will be OK'
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is focused on the upcoming presidential transition and future threats to the U.S.
Cybersecurity
ODNI redesigns website with social media in mind
The website for the U.S. intelligence community gets a new look.
Cybersecurity
Frivolous security clearances could diminish government transparency
Does everyone who has a security clearance really need it? At least one lawmaker argues that they don't, and says the effort to issue unneeded clearances comes with a significant cost.
Modernization