Cybersecurity
ShadowBrokers launch subscription service for stolen NSA tools
The enigmatic ShadowBrokers have launched a new subscription service in their latest attempt to monetize stolen NSA hacking tools.
Cybersecurity
Senators want a (bug) bounty on DHS
Senators have introduced legislation to establish a Department of Homeland Security bug bounty program modeled on the Hack the Pentagon that would unleash white-hat hackers on agency systems.
Cybersecurity
What the PATCH Act doesn't do
Proponents of the current Vulnerabilities Equities Process say the proposed PATCH Act will likely improve the process, but it is just one piece of a larger cybersecurity puzzle.
Cybersecurity
Congressman files new 'hack back' bill
A new draft bill would allow private companies to use "active cyber defense measures" in response to a hack, but officials warn such measures could result in cyber escalation and unintended consequences.
Modernization
Senate looks to tackle overseas data access
The Senate is exploring options to resolve conflicts when U.S. law enforcement has a warrant for electronic data that a U.S. provider is storing overseas and the host country has laws preventing the disclosure of the data.
Cybersecurity
McCaul optimistic on DHS cyber reorganization
The House Homeland Security Committee chairman is preparing to reintroduce legislation to reorganize the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber directorate, and he believes forces are aligning to get it passed.
Cybersecurity
CyberCom seeks 16 percent budget surge for 2018
U.S. Cyber Command is seeking $647 million in funding for fiscal year 2018, a 16 percent boost over 2017 funding, to support cyber mission forces and elevation to a full combatant command.
Digital Government
Ex-CIA chief: cyber domain is Russian playground
As the U.S. works to understand how Russia intervened in the 2016 election and prevent future interference, Russia is learning lessons to refine its tactics for future influence operations says former CIA chief.
Acquisition
Forcing culture change at DOD
Study after study has argued that the Department of Defense is risk averse and unable to rapidly adapt to changing technology. One former official says it's time to use force to change innovation culture at the Pentagon.
Cybersecurity
GAO: DHS coming up short on FITARA implementation
The Department of Homeland Security needs to strengthen and formalize CIO contract approval and evaluation procedures to fully comply with FITARA, according to a new report.
People
Thornberry introduces DOD acquisition reform bill
While the DOD is working through major acquisition reforms mandated by the 2017 NDAA, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is trying to streamline the way the DOD buys smaller goods and services and audits the process.
Acquisition
Why DIUx shouldn't exist
While DIUx is addressing defense innovation and acquisition shortfalls, experts say the need for a procurement acceleration program shows just how broken the acquisition process is.
Cybersecurity
ShadowBrokers threaten to release more NSA tools
The cryptic ShadowBrokers are threatening to release more stolen NSA hacking tools through a new subscription service unless someone buys all the data from them.
Cybersecurity
Why disclosure rules didn't prevent the WannaCry attack
The WannaCry ransomware attack that crippled computers across the globe exploited a vulnerability that Microsoft had patched well in advance, but countless users failed to update their systems in time.
Cybersecurity
NSA exploit behind global ransomware attack
An exploit based on hacking tools stolen from the National Security Agency is behind a global ransomware attack affecting tens of thousands of computers.
Digital Government
'I think we need to throw a few stones'
The U.S. is still searching for a cyber deterrence policy and strategy, and former senior officials say there can’t be a strategy without better cyber defense and resilience.
Cybersecurity
Trump signs cyber order
Federal IT and legacy systems are at the heart of a long-awaited executive order on cybersecurity signed May 11 by President Trump.
Cybersecurity
Will Comey's encryption legacy at FBI go dark?
Politics aside, what does the firing of FBI Director James Comey mean for the future of cybersecurity law enforcement and the debate over commercial encryption?
People
Wilson confirmed as Air Force secretary
The Senate confirmed Heather Wilson as the new secretary of the Air Force just days after the Trump administration's second nominee for Army secretary withdrew from consideration.
Cybersecurity
Rogers: 'cyber war' is here to stay
The head of U.S. Cyber Command told senators that the Trump administration is looking to speed up the tempo of cyber operations.
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