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GSA Tech Office Launches Bug Bounty Program

This is the first civilian government program that pays ethical hackers to search out digital bugs.

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Senate Sites Are HTTPS By Default

The Senate precedes the House in automatic encryption.

Oversight

The Nuclear Option in the Trump-Russia Investigation

Lawmakers have an unusual and costly tactic if they believe investigators are withholding key evidence.

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FBI Rank and File Had Confidence in Comey, Acting Director Says

The claim contradicts one White House rationale for Comey’s firing.

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Trump Releases Long-Delayed Cyber Order

The order was delayed so security and modernization programs can work in tandem, an official said.

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A Drone Inspects a Bridge. Now What?

The Federal Highway Agency needs visualization tools to make sense what's being collected by its unmanned inspectors.

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Bill Prioritizes Federal Customer Service—And Cuts Some Red Tape

It would remove some hoops agencies have to go through before getting citizen feedback.

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Tired of Long Airport Screenings? TSA Wants Tech to Cut Lines.

The agency wants ideas any and all ideas for improving the screening process.

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FTC Wants to Help Small Businesses Spot Cyber Scams

The agency wants businesses to be able to protect themselves.

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Security Clearance Bureau Making Progress But No Timeline to End Backlog

The bureau is also working on technological efficiencies to cut investigation times.

Defense

Intelligence Leaders Are Practically Begging Trump to Condemn Russian Hacking

The president’s unwillingness to call out Moscow’s electoral meddling is doing the Kremlin a favor, one former top spy testified to lawmakers.

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Federal Spending Data is Due: Is Anyone Making Deadline?

Not all agencies are expected to meet a crucial deadline for financial transparency.

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Father of the Internet: 'AI Stands for Artificial Idiot’

Vint Cerf has serious concerns about the military's use of the internet of things.

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Bill Would Mandate Mobile-Friendly Federal Websites

Federal agencies need to be able to reach Americans who only access the internet on their mobile devices, Rep. Robin Kelly said.

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This is the Best Way to Map a Great Citizen Experience

It's necessary to have an outside-in perspective, starting with citizens devising ways to respond to their needs and wants.

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What Federal Cyber Workers Think Would Improve Hiring

Agencies could improve cyber hiring by offering to sponsor certification and training programs, survey respondents say.

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FCC Says Bogus Traffic Overwhelmed Website After John Oliver Segment

Multiple attacks slowed down the agency's commenting systems starting Sunday night, an FCC statement said.

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DHS Wants to Verify Drones, Devices are What They Say They Are

The call for technology is open until next May.

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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.

Tech

France’s Macron Hack Likely By Same Russian Group That Hit DNC, Sources Say

A growing list of indicators point to a hack squad associated with the Russian GRU.