Cybersecurity
Auditor Thrashes 18F for IT Security Vulnerabilities, 18F Staffers Shoot Back
18F staffers say the report confuses security with checking boxes.
Modernization
DHS Showcases Bluetooth Tech at RSA
DHS’ cyber research division looks for technology the private sector will use but might not develop on its own.
Cybersecurity
New York DA to Trump: Have Our Backs Against Cop-proof Encryption
New York District Attorney Cyrus Vance advocated a congressional ban on cop-proof encryption, but legislation never got off the ground.
Cybersecurity
Why NIST's Framework Avoids a One-Sized-Fits-All Approach to Cybersecurity
Many companies are adopting the framework, but there’s still work to do, the NIST program manager tells Nextgov.
Cybersecurity
What Former NSA Chief Keith Alexander Thinks of Trump's Cyber Stance
The former NSA director hopes Trump will allow government to more actively defend industry from cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers’ Personal Devices Need Better Security, House Member Says
The letter from Rep. Ted Lieu also urges speedier cyber training for House employees.
Cybersecurity
Water Treatment Plant Hack Kicks Off RSA Conference
A new survey finds cyber anxiety high during the Trump administration.
Cybersecurity
House Science Democrats Want to Investigate White House Cyber Vulnerabilities
The lawmakers cite vulnerabilities in Trump’s Twitter and cellphone in a letter to committee leadership.
Cybersecurity
There's Cyberwar and Then There's the Big Legal Gray Area
Scholars are split on whether the Democratic National Committee breach violated international law.
Cybersecurity
Government Must Pick Between Bad Options in Encryption Debate
The government faces numerous bad choices in the encryption debate, but the worst is doing nothing at all, a think tank report concludes.
Cybersecurity
DHS Secretary Sides with Obama on Protecting Election Systems
John Kelly was previously less supportive of the controversial designation.
Cybersecurity
House Approves Bill Requiring Warrants for All Police Email Searches
The House approved similar legislation last year, but it never reached the Senate floor.
Cybersecurity
New International Cyber Rules Likely Off the Table for UN Experts Group
The UN group affirmed international law applies in cyberspace and stated nations should not hack each other’s critical infrastructure during previous meetings.
Cybersecurity
Security, Background Checks, Tech Refreshes Top House Oversight's To-Do List
Committee efforts include ensuring the security of background check information and reducing legacy information technology.
Cybersecurity
Senate Judiciary Panel Puts Stake in Russia Hacking Investigation
Investigations have already been announced by the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services committees.
Cybersecurity
OPM Cybersecurity Hearing Devolves into Russia Hacking Squabble
Rep. Stephen Lynch wants the House oversight committee to investigate the election hacks, but Chairman Jason Chaffetz says that’s outside the committee’s jurisdiction.
Cybersecurity
GAO Sees Room for Improvement in DHS’ Cyber Ops Center
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center needs to ensure it's speaking with the full range of critical infrastructure owners, the watchdog says.
Cybersecurity
Undermining Encryption Not an Option, House Judiciary Chair Pledges
A bipartisan committee report that urged strong encryption will be the committee’s starting point this year, Rep. Bob Goodlatte said.
Cybersecurity
NIST Seeks Input on Trusted Identities Guidance
The draft guidance was previously edited for four months on GitHub.
Cybersecurity
Draft Trump Order Would Launch 4 Major Cyber Reviews
The relatively uncontroversial order is significantly more expansive than the cyber vulnerabilities review Trump promised.
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