Cybersecurity
How the IRS Is Leaving Your Financial Data Unprotected
Agency has failed to patch security vulnerabilities that could compromise taxpayer information.
Modernization
Interior Trusts Other Agencies’ Cloud Security Judgments
Department is among a handful to rely on FedRAMP certification.
Digital Government
Nuclear Facility Security System Implicated in Nun Break-In Now Fixed
The security system for the Tennessee complex was completed early and for $20 million less than expected.
Digital Government
DHS Prepares Overhaul of Internal Security Operations
Agency wants 'kill chain' to drive the revamp.
Cybersecurity
DHS Quietly Delivers Hacker Footprints to Industry
A little-known firewall-protected website exchanges sensitive cyber intel between companies and agencies.
Digital Government
Why Feds Are Still Buying IT That Works With Windows XP
During the last 12 months, agencies posted nearly 200 solicitations for products compliant with the operating system, which will lose Microsoft's security support on April 8.
Digital Government
Don't Tase Me CBP
The agency is shopping for stun guns, after guidelines stress limiting deadly force on trespassers.
Digital Government
DHS Takes a Second Stab at Automating Immigration Casework
InfoZen wins first contract in project's revival, hopes agile software development will make the difference.
Modernization
Military Green Lights Amazon Cloud for Defensewide Use
Decision based on FedRAMP tests and additional security controls.
Digital Government
Some Agencies Still Using Windows XP Probably Don't Realize It
When Microsoft stops releasing software patches for the obsolete operating system next month, forgotten networked appliances could pose the biggest opening for hackers to exploit.
Digital Government
Senators Want Ukraine to Arrest Target Hackers in Exchange for Aid
Measure would initiate U.S.-Ukraine talks on cybercrime and institute new extradition procedures.
Digital Government
Microsoft Offers Agencies Incentives to Drop Windows XP
Agencies upgrading to Windows 8 receive discounts and robust Office 365 cloud service.
Cybersecurity
Feds Aren't Worried About Windows XP Vulnerabilities
When Microsoft retires security support for the operating system in April, agencies will have countermeasures in place.
Digital Government
Administration Calls for Program to Continously Probe Personnel
After Navy Yard Shooting, officials want to connect computer systems used for issuing security clearances and ID cards.
Cybersecurity
DARPA Cyber Ops Needs a Bigger Rolodex
Agency seeks private-sector cyber ninjas to help dominate the cyber domain.
Cybersecurity
Federal Cyber Hiring Could Take a Hit Under Marijuana Mandate
The government hopes stimulating work is enough of a draw for ethical hackers.
Modernization
Cloud Security Frees Up NOAA's Workforce
Centralizing networks lets human eyes cover more than 1 billion cyber transactions a day for signs of hacking.
Digital Government
75 Percent of Hospitals and Clinics Are Worried about HealthCare.gov Hacks
Most health facility operators surveyed said Obamacare, in general, increases the risk of compromising patient data.
Digital Government
The Government Already Has the Technology to Monitor Cleared Employees
A few coding tweaks are all that's needed to stop the next Snowden, former official says.
Cybersecurity
Russia's Holding Back Cyber Capabilities in Ukraine
'If Russia really wanted to deal a devastating blow . . . they could have definitely done it.'
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