Cybersecurity
IRS spent $1.2 million on unused data security software, auditors say
In 2010, IRS began implementing a large data loss prevention solution to protect taxpayer data. Nearly a decade later, only one-third of the system is operational.
Digital Government
The semantics of disinformation
DARPA thinks it can detect automated disinformation campaigns across a range of media by focusing on common machine-generated errors.
Digital Government
Windows 7 woes crash into 2020 election cycle
Financial, technical and bureaucratic hurdles are making it more difficult for states to patch their election-related software and move on from an expiring Windows operating system.
Cybersecurity
Battle lines forming over surveillance authority
Advocates for eliminating or curtailing one of the government's main Patriot Act surveillance authorities are gearing up for battle, but questions remain whether Congress will be receptive to the message.
Acquisition
IRS tries agile acquisition for data tools
The first in a series of expected technology pilots at the agency will focus on robotic process and intelligent automation tools for contract data.
Acquisition
Contractors have questions about DOD's cyber requirements
The Pentagon is making big moves to improve cybersecurity in its industrial base, but the contracting community and experts continue to wonder if it will all play out as intended.
Cybersecurity
Sue Gordon resigns as ODNI deputy
The second highest ranking intelligence official in the federal government resigned, leaving the top two positions at ODNI without permanent leadership. The move coincides with the departure of ODNI chief Dan Coats, as President Trump looks to reshape the intelligence community.
Cybersecurity
DHS supply chain risk assessment set for White House review
The chair of the Supply Chain Task Force told a government advisory panel that a taxonomy of IT and communications sector risks is in the final stages of approval.
Digital Government
Watchdog urges IRS to expand e-filing
The inspector general at IRS wants the agency to ditch its error prone and largely manual process for examining amended individual tax returns and allow users to submit their changes through the same streamlined e-filing portal used for original returns.
Cybersecurity
For U.S. government, cybersecurity is becoming a team sport
At home and abroad, when it comes to 5G, critical infrastructure and supply chain security, DHS and other agencies are employing a mix of partnership, persuasion and pressure to get results.
People
Auditors want VA to better track VistA costs
What is an electronic health records system? A GAO audit found VA officials are still struggling with that question when it comes to their 30-year-old legacy system.
Cybersecurity
After Mueller, what now for election security?
Democrats try to capitalize on former Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony to move the needle on election security legislation, but Republicans and the White House are still balking.
Cybersecurity
Bill boosting cyber R&D between U.S. and Israel passes House
The House quietly passed legislation on July 23 that would expand cybersecurity research and development partnerships between several federal agencies and the government of Israel.
Digital Government
Hill Democrats target McConnell in election security push
Congressional Democrats are sounding the alarm on the security threats facing the 2020 elections -- and bashing the senator they feel is most responsible for legislative inaction.
Cybersecurity
Equifax announces $671 million settlement for 2017 hack
The deal would make money available to affected consumers, but some lawmakers want to go further.
Cybersecurity
Another year, another raft of IT security concerns for IRS
A 2018 audit found 14 new deficiencies related to information system security controls for the tax agency.
Cybersecurity
ODNI creates new position dedicated to election security
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats named Shelby Pierson as the first official who will formally oversee election security efforts for the U.S. intelligence community.
Modernization
How to train your algorithm
The federal government is starting to bet big on artificial intelligence in the federal space, but agencies must be careful not to repeat IT mistakes of the past that have resulted in insecure legacy technology.
Cybersecurity
Will defense contractors be ready for CMMC?
Contractors will be facing big changes and tight timelines when DOD's Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification goes live next year.
Cybersecurity
Langevin presses Trump for details on cyber ops
The Trump administration has yet to brief Congress on new rules governing offensive cyber operations, and some on the Hill are getting impatient.
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