Cybersecurity
Officials Brief Trump on Election Security
The briefing comes after months of complaints by Democrats that the president is not taking election security seriously.
Modernization
VA Dems Demand Answers on Electronic Health Records Delay
A $16 billion contract to modernize health records has been in limbo during turmoil at the agency.
Cybersecurity
How the U.S. Government Learned to Stop Worrying About The Global Internet and Kicked Russians Off Its Networks
The Obama administration was willing to accept some risks to keep global tech markets free and flowing. That era’s over.
Cybersecurity
House Appropriations Panel Should Step Up Cyber Oversight, Member Urges
The panel should hold its first cyber-specific budget hearing this year, Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger says.
Digital Government
Congress Digs into Digital Music Rights, Precision Farming and Confirms Tech Leaders
Lawmakers also propose expanding Homeland Security's power to ban suspect tech from government networks.
Cybersecurity
DHS Plans To Formalize Bug Disclosure Policy
The policy will make it easier for computer researchers to share hackable vulnerabilities they find in Homeland Security systems.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Securing Elections And Diversifying The Cyber Workforce
In a special episode, Nextgov speaks with DHS cyber lead Jeanette Manfra about the government’s cyber priorities and challenges.
Cybersecurity
Government Leads Major Industries In Email Security
Government email security has surged since an October mandate from the Homeland Security Department.
Policy
Defense Bill Would Send Military Reinforcements to DHS’ Cyber Mission
The bill would also transfer most of DISA’s network defense responsibilities to U.S. Cyber Command.
Cybersecurity
Report: Insecure Contractor Emails Leave Government Vulnerable
Federal IT contractors aren’t using an email security tool that’s now mandated for agencies.
Cybersecurity
DHS: No Evidence of Russia Targeting 2018 Elections Yet
That doesn’t mean that they won’t, though.
Cybersecurity
Lawsuit Over Government’s Kaspersky Ban Hits A Turning Point
The judge in the cases must now either rule on motions in the cases or order oral arguments.
Cybersecurity
State Reauthorization Elevates Cyber Office Tillerson Once Shuttered
The House bill closely tracks a standalone bill to restore and elevate the cyber coordinator’s office.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Want Answers on FDIC Data Breaches and Stingrays
And a new bill pushes for the naming and shaming of foreign hackers and government officials who attack the U.S.
Cybersecurity
DARPA Wants to Merge Human and Computer Cyber Defenders
The CHESS program would build on DARPA’s autonomous cybersecurity contest and traditional hacking competitions.
Cybersecurity
DHS is Lukewarm on the Bug Bounty Programs Congress Keeps Pushing
A bill mandating a DHS bug bounty passed the Senate Tuesday, but the department says it would duplicate work it’s already doing.
Cybersecurity
DHS Funds Tech to Root Out Malware in Government Mobile Apps
The tool, developed with Red Hat, is one of several the department is touting at the RSA Cybersecurity conference.
Cybersecurity
DHS Secretary Promises U.S. Will Strike Back Against Cyber Adversaries
“Complacency is being replaced by consequences,” Kirstjen Nielsen said.
Cybersecurity
DHS Might Provide Cyber Services Directly To Industry Under New Strategy
The program is a response to a worsening cyber threat environment, Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told reporters.
Cybersecurity
White House Cybersecurity Coordinator Leaving Office
Rob Joyce’s departure comes just a few days after Homeland Security Adviser Tom Bossert resigned.
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