Cybersecurity
In an Era of Russian Hacks, the US Is Still Installing Russian Software on Government Systems
Agencies bought Kaspersky anti-virus to secure their systems, but intel officials and lawmakers worry it's a liability instead.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Dems Seek Answers About Trump Officials and Encrypted Apps
The senators also want to know if agencies are being instructed not to answer Democrats’ questions.
Cybersecurity
Commerce Seeks Input on Fighting Botnets
The request follows an executive order focused partly on fighting the armies of zombie computers.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Want Notice when Pentagon Uses Cyber Weapons
The proposed law would also require congressional notification when DOD gets legal clearance to use a cyber weapon.
Cybersecurity
Kelly Defends Cuts to Science and Tech Budget
The president’s budget request cuts the DHS science and tech office by about 20 percent but boosts operational cyber funding.
Cybersecurity
DHS May Fast-Track Bug Bounties But Hit Brakes on Election Security
The department may launch a cash rewards program for ethical hackers before legislation requires it.
Cybersecurity
Task Force Urges a Cyber Coordinator for Health Care
HHS should also work with industry to build a cyber emergency response team for medical devices.
Cybersecurity
How Should the U.S. Build a Cyber Workforce of the Future?
The White House is looking for ways to improve the nation’s cybersecurity workforce, the longest-range part of President Trump’s cybersecurity plan.
Cybersecurity
Health Data Security Tops HHS' List of Challenges
Trump’s proposed budget adds an additional $22 million to Health and Human Services cyber initiatives.
Cybersecurity
Banking Insurance Agency is Weak on Cybersecurity
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation isn’t sufficiently vetting its systems for vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
NIST Wants to Protect Internet Traffic from Hijacking and Spying
The cyber standards agency is looking for feedback through June 29.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How Agencies Should Implement Trump’s Cyber Order
Agency heads can appoint an official to be accountable for cybersecurity rather than being accountable themselves.
Cybersecurity
DNC is Hiring a CTO
The CTO will be responsible for modernizing and security the party’s digital infrastructure.
Cybersecurity
These Senators Want You to Hack DHS
A new bill would create a bug bounty program at the Homeland Security Department similar to programs at the Pentagon and GSA.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Embassies Lag on Digital Security
One-third of vetted posts weren’t doing routine information security checks.
Cybersecurity
DHS Secretary Promises Report on Russian Antivirus Use at Agency
Lawmakers have grown increasingly concerned about alleged links between the cybersecurity firm Kaspersky and Russian intelligence.
Digital Government
Impersonated Net Neutrality Commenters Want FCC Investigation
A group of letter writers say their information was used fraudulently to post anti-net neutrality comments.
Cybersecurity
Safe From WannaCry? Thank the Government.
DHS secretary describes an active government campaign to limit the virus’ spread.
Cybersecurity
CYBERCOM Budget Request Focused on Elevation to Full Command
The command is hard at work prepping for elevation, but with no strict timeline, Adm. Michael Rogers said.
Cybersecurity
Here’s How the Trump Budget Treats Cyber
The budget hikes some cyber spending at DHS and FBI but cuts R&D.
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