Cybersecurity
Army CYBERCOM Conducts ‘Experiments,’ While Navy Cyber Fleet Faces 'Real’ Deal
To fight off hackers, nontechies in the branches need training and practic,e too.
Cybersecurity
Federal Inspectors Want to Double-Check How Agencies Fared During ‘Cyber Sprint’
Ground-truthing is partly a way for IGs to maintain a role in information security oversight, now that DHS is in charge.
Cybersecurity
How the OPM Hackers Killed the Password
White House directives dating back to 2004 warned against only relying on passwords.
Cybersecurity
Contractors Say Proposed Hack Reporting Rules Aren’t Strict Enough
'This is exactly the interpretive, decentralized behavior that has produced the current state of network security vulnerabilities.'
Cybersecurity
OPM’s IT Security Overhaul Remains Under Scrutiny
In a new report made public today, the agency’s internal watchdog blasts the agency for dismissing the findings of an emergency report issued earlier this summer.
Cybersecurity
FBI and DHS Warn of Security Risks from the Internet of Things
Wearables, thermostats and insulin dispensers and other everyday objects are not hack proof.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Spy on UK for ISIS, Eavesdrop on Cal State Sex Assault Class, and Hijack Energy Dept. Systems
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Emerging Tech
No Touching: Agencies Could Soon Collect Fingerprints from Hand Waves
"Contactless fingerprinting" is seen as more hygienic than ink and paper or computer pads.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Here’s Why Agencies Should Not Try to Boot Hackers by Themselves
The OPM hack as a teachable moment.
Cybersecurity
NSA Stepped In to Thwart OPM Hackers -- Eventually
It wasn't until after the intrusion NSA was able to provide OPM with help to try to figure out what had happened, NSA Director Adm. Michael Rogers said.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Infiltrate Firefox, Prowl Non-AshMad Dating Websites and Share Porn at U. of New South Wales
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Digital Government
DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking
The onsite, one-hour minilabs could help curb human trafficking, officials say
Cybersecurity
State Department Wants to Compile Cybersecurity 'Playbook'
World-class industry expertise is needed for planning tactics to block and perhaps strike back at hackers.
Cybersecurity
Here’s What OPM Is Offering to Protect Hack Victims from Blackmail
Hint: It’s not $330 million worth of ID protection services.
Cybersecurity
5 Months after Detecting OPM Hack, Officials Begin Protecting 21.5 Million Victims At a Cost of $330 Million
In announcing an initial $133 million award to I.D. Experts for protection services, U.S. officials said they proceeded with caution to ensure they do not further inconvenience victims.
Digital Government
DHS Switches on Retooled Virtual Fence Along Arizona Border
Border Patrol has been watching videos of potentially suspicious activity from sensor-studded towers for two weeks.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Breach Catholic Agency’s Security, Stalk 2-Year-Old Indiana Girl, and Access U. of R.I. Women’s Emails
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Cybersecurity
Can US Cyber Nerve Center Hold Onto Its New Leaders?
"Churn over there within DHS has been problematic," says departed official.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon Unveils New Rules Requiring Contractors to Disclose Data Breaches
Industry says the effort is at odds with a similar White House effort.
Cybersecurity
The Nation’s 24-Hour Cyber Watch Center Still Has Some Empty Seats
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center might have some communication challenges.
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