Emerging Tech
The Free Market Won’t Fix Botnets, Government Report Says
The government should create incentives for good security in the internet of things.
Policy
White House Phone Ban May Have Unintended Consequences
Former officials say the ban could trade a marginal security improvement for a much tougher working environment.
Cybersecurity
Data Breach Affected More Than 240,000 Homeland Security Workers, IG Confirms
The breach also affected non-DHS employees who communicated with the department’s inspector general.
Cybersecurity
Now It's Industry's Turn to Come Up with Botnet Fighting Ideas
A Commerce Department center is seeking partners to make internet-connected devices more secure.
Cybersecurity
These LA Startups Are What Stand Between Hackers and Your Medical Devices
Some of the most important cybersecurity work is happening in nondescript offices across the nation.
Cybersecurity
2017 Was Marked by Continuity and Confusion in Cyber Policy
The Kaspersky ban, WannaCry and big changes at State Department topped the news cycle.
Cybersecurity
Here’s Why the Trump Administration Called Out North Korea’s Cyberattacks
The attribution announcement made three big arguments and North Korea’s culpability was only one of them.
Cybersecurity
Kaspersky Strikes Back After U.S. Government Ban
The Russian anti-virus company wasn’t given a meaningful opportunity to defend itself, the CEO says in legal suit.
Digital Government
Congress Takes Up Another Spending Deal, Spying Presents and AI Bias
Besides budget deals, lawmakers want to get ahead on internet of things devices and keep tabs on artificial intelligence development.
Cybersecurity
Election Cyber Coordinating Council to be Finalized Next Year
State and federal officials met with election industry leaders to launch the council.
Cybersecurity
White House: Government Needs More Bug Bounty Programs
The IT modernization report also urges moving cybersecurity closer to federal employees.
Digital Government
Yes, The Security Clearance Backlog is Getting Worse
The Government Accountability Office also found there's not a plan to reverse it.
Cybersecurity
Only One-Third of Agencies Are Using Anti-Spoofing Email Tool
And the Homeland Security Department's January deadline for implementation is approaching.
Cybersecurity
Company That Used Russian Coders for Pentagon Project Strikes Deal
The subcontractor that hired the coders signed a non-prosecution deal to end a criminal investigation.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Elevate and Rename DHS Cyber Division Passes House
The bill would rename the division the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency.
Policy
Congress Resets Shutdown Clock
Lawmakers get rebuffed trying to delay the coming net neutrality vote and start asking questions about kids using Facebook’s messaging app.
Cybersecurity
LA Cyber Center Hopes to be a Model for Cities Nationwide
During the past four years, Los Angeles has centralized its cyber operations using models developed by the federal government and industry sectors.
Cybersecurity
Cyber Pro Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary
Kirstjen Nielsen has a more extensive cybersecurity background than any previous Homeland Security leader.
Policy
Congress Wrestles with Shutdown Deadline and Data Breach Drama
Lawmakers also introduced a bill to curb revenge porn.
Policy
Policy Opens the Door for Smartphone Use in Classified Settings
Mobile devices will still be banned from facilities where highly classified information is shared.
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