Digital Government
Obama nominates new DOD IG
President Barack Obama has nominated acting Defense Department Inspector General Glenn Fine to be the permanent IG.
Digital Government
US and EU seek to bridge data privacy gaps
The U.S. and the European Union have spent years trying to come to agreement over questions of privacy, security and commerce in cyberspace -- and challenges remain.
Cybersecurity
New draft of cyber response plan nearly ready for release
After months of debate and deliberation, the Department of Homeland Security is putting the final touches on a revised plan that is designed to expand on Presidential Policy Directive 41.
Cybersecurity
The challenge of liability protection for cyberthreat sharing
The federal government is increasingly seeking partnerships with industry to share threat data and combat cyberattacks, but agencies differ on what liability protections to offer the private sector.
Cybersecurity
U.S. Transportation Command outlines cyber strategy
TRANSCOM has issued a new strategic document that outlines guiding principles for addressing cyber threats.
Digital Government
Senators renew calls for cyber deterrence
Lawmakers continue to press the Obama administration to take more forceful action against alleged Russian hacking in order to deter future cybercrimes.
Cybersecurity
Air Force scrambles to harden weapons systems
The Air Force is one year into a new program designed to identify cyberthreats to weapons systems and come up with measures to harden systems and increase resiliency to cyberattacks.
Digital Government
'Cyber Cold War' rhetoric raises alarms
Calls from Capitol Hill for "mutually assured destruction" over alleged Russian hacking are raising questions about whether cyber deterrence is even possible.
Cybersecurity
Workforce tops cyber commission to-do list
The Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity has completed its public hearings and turns to the tough task of agreeing on recommendations.
Cybersecurity
Commerce secretary urges bold action on cybersecurity
Citing "a chronic shortage both in quantity and quality of cybersecurity personnel," Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker calls on cyber commission to focus on workforce development, IT modernization and shared services.
People
DOD launches new tech hub in Austin
The DOD is opening a new Defense Innovation Unit Experimental office in Austin, Texas, while Congress debates legislation that could defund DIUx.
Cybersecurity
Army: Partnerships essential to meet future cyberthreats
For the Army to meet the cyberthreats of the future, it must forge deeper partnerships with industry and academia today.
Cybersecurity
Army wants cyber capability everywhere
The Army's cyber director said cyber, electronic warfare and information operations must be integrated into warfighters' doctrine and training.
Cybersecurity
New CISO faces tough sprint
Greg Touhill, the first governmentwide CISO, will have a long task list and a short window of time as the Obama administration enters its last four months.
Cybersecurity
IC: Technology is a threat and a tool
Intelligence community leaders say technology continues to present new threats and new opportunities to combat them.
Cybersecurity
Old adversaries, new threats, say intel overseers
Congressional leaders say the U.S. continues to face threats from the same old adversaries, but those threats are changing and so must America's intelligence structures.
Digital Government
Optimism, reservations over NBIB
The National Background Investigations Bureau is set to launch on Oct.1 and faces a daunting task of improving the security clearance process.
Cybersecurity
Clapper: Presidential transition 'will be OK'
Outgoing Director of National Intelligence James Clapper is focused on the upcoming presidential transition and future threats to the U.S.
Digital Government
NGA crowdsources data access
NGA launches Challenge.gov campaign with $200,000 in prize money for best solution to a data access problem.
Digital Government
DISA continues internal consolidation
A DISA official said the agency is already gaining efficiencies from the recent consolidation of its Implementation and Sustainment Center with its Center for Operations.
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