Cybersecurity
Phishing Emails Targeting Veterans are on the Rise -- But Don’t Blame this Website, VA Says
To the Web-savvy, the emails are obvious “phishing” attempts. But these particular emails target an especially vulnerable population.
Cybersecurity
Does VA’s Plan for Fixing Cyber Weaknesses Take Too Long?
In its fiscal 2017 budget request, VA is seeking to nearly double its information security spending.
Cybersecurity
White House Official Steps In as OPM's IT Chief
Lisa Schlosser, the deputy U.S. federal chief information officer, will join OPM as a senior adviser and acting CIO.
Cybersecurity
VA Fails Cyber Audit Again
This is the 16th year in a row that VA’s handling of information security has been cited by the IG as a “material weakness.”
Cybersecurity
OPM Needs Another $37M for ‘Critical’ IT Upgrades, Agency Tells Congress
During the phased rollout of the new IT infrastructure, OPM will have to run both old and new systems simultaneously.
Digital Government
Obama to Techies: Uncle Sam Needs You
"The reason I'm here, really, is to recruit all of you,” Obama told the crowd at the South by Southwest Interactive Festival.
Cybersecurity
Industry Report Warns: Federal CISO Could Be ‘Disruptive’
The new federal IT security chief needs clearly defined job responsibilities and “top-down” support to be effective.
Digital Government
New White House Open Source Policy Makes it Easier for Agencies to Reuse Custom Software
The new Federal Source Code Policy will also include a pilot program to release some federally funded custom code to the public.
Digital Government
IT Fund Gets a Thumbs Up from CIOs. But is $3 Billion Enough?
The federal government is planning to spend nearly $90 billion a year on IT next year.
Digital Government
5 Charts that Show Where the Federal IT Budget is Headed Next Year
Of the 25 largest civilian agencies, 19 are due for an increase when it comes to IT spending.
Cybersecurity
Watchdogs Prep for Review of Agencies’ IT Security Policies
Under new legislation, agency inspector generals have until August to complete their security reviews and submit them to Congress.
Cybersecurity
Most CISOs Lack Direct Line to the Boss
Just 21 percent of CISOs surveyed said they report to their company CEO.
Digital Government
IT Upgrade Fund Faces More Skepticism in Congress
Lawmakers say they want to see more details about the plan.
Digital Government
Could Twitter-Savvy Teens Help Government Tackle Social Media Screening?
“As we're doing a background investigation, how could you not go look at their Facebook page?" said Rep. Jason Chaffetz.
Digital Government
Oversight Chairman: $3 Billion IT Upgrade Fund ‘Hogwash’
A top Capitol Hill Republican is not a fan of the Obama administration’s plan to help federal agencies upgrade outdated IT systems.
Cybersecurity
Is the New IT Plan to Protect Security Clearance Docs ‘Headed for Another Disaster?'
Lawmakers applauded the move to put DOD in charge of IT security but are less enthused about OPM’s role.
Cybersecurity
See Something Suspicious Online? Homeland Security Wants to Know About It
DHS is seeking just $1 million and one full-time employee to administer the new program.
Digital Government
Will Congress Write a $3 Billion Check for Better Federal IT Systems?
It’s still unclear what strategy the White House is pursuing to make the newly proposed IT modernization fund a reality.
Digital Government
8 Things to Look For in the 2017 IT Budget
The budget seeks substantial budget increases to shore up cybersecurity and a new approach to modernizing IT systems.
Cybersecurity
Do You Have What It Takes to be the Federal Government’s Chief Information Security Officer?
Officials say they hope to hire and onboard the new infosec chief in the next 60 to 90 days
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