Cybersecurity
Senator Presses FTC on Hackable Toys
Internet-connected toys can expose children’s personal information or be used as surveillance tools.
Emerging Tech
Government Needs Strategic Vision for Emerging Tech, Advisory Group Says
The Trump administration should tackle networking speed advances like the Obama administration did cloud, NSTAC draft report says.
Digital Government
DHS Lags on Some FITARA Benchmarks
In all three cases, DHS said it had achieved the milestone, but GAO’s review found otherwise.
Cybersecurity
White House Adviser Wants to Move Cyber Risk Decisions Up the Chain
Cybersecurity Coordinator Rob Joyce also urged members of an advisory board to help the government combat botnets.
Cybersecurity
These Homeland Security Cyber Tools Are Now Available for Private Sector
DHS’ tech transfer office is promoting eight new technologies to industry for commercialization or pilots.
Cybersecurity
White House: No U.S. Federal Systems Hit By WannaCry Ransomware
The attack also appears to have spared critical U.S. infrastructure such as energy plants and dams.
Cybersecurity
NIST Unveils 'Framework Meets FISMA' Cyber Best Practices
The document came out just one day after Trump mandated agencies follow the office’s cyber best practices guide.
Cybersecurity
GSA Tech Office Launches Bug Bounty Program
This is the first civilian government program that pays ethical hackers to search out digital bugs.
Cybersecurity
FBI Rank and File Had Confidence in Comey, Acting Director Says
The claim contradicts one White House rationale for Comey’s firing.
Cybersecurity
Trump Releases Long-Delayed Cyber Order
The order was delayed so security and modernization programs can work in tandem, an official said.
Cybersecurity
Security Clearance Bureau Making Progress But No Timeline to End Backlog
The bureau is also working on technological efficiencies to cut investigation times.
Cybersecurity
CYBERCOM Chief Defends Delay in Trump's Cyber Strategy
Trump missed a deadline to deliver the strategy within 90 days of taking office.
Cybersecurity
What Federal Cyber Workers Think Would Improve Hiring
Agencies could improve cyber hiring by offering to sponsor certification and training programs, survey respondents say.
Cybersecurity
Bill to Aid Small Business Cyber Gets $6M Price Tag
The bill would direct NIST to create cybersecurity resources for small companies of varying sizes.
Cybersecurity
New Dems Urge OPM to Hire More Cyber Pros Without 4-Year Degrees
Bachelor’s degrees aren’t required for many government cyber jobs, but new hires typically have them.
Cybersecurity
DHS: Time to Beef Up Mobile Security
A congressionally mandated study found the government needs to up its game on mobile device security.
Cybersecurity
How a Fake Cyber Statistic Raced Through Washington
A frequently cited statistic about the danger small businesses face from cyberattacks has no basis in fact.
Cybersecurity
Latest Cyber Executive Order Draft Focuses on Workforce Competitiveness
The order directs government agencies to study how U.S. cyber education and training compares to other nations.
Cybersecurity
House Panel Passes Bill Requiring Federal Cyber Guidance for Small Businesses
The committee's Democratic leader criticized the bill for giving the government’s cyber standards agency more responsibility without more funding.
Cybersecurity
Compromise Spending Bill Includes Cyber Goodies
The Homeland Security Department, FBI and Secret Service all get cyber boosts in the bipartisan bill.
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