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Counterintelligence Chief: Contractors 'Kicking Butt' in Combating Insider Threats
Anticipating problems is a “team sport,” top official says.
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Greatest Damage from OPM Breach was to Government’s Reputation
The damage to government’s credibility far outweighed the breach’s impact on security, officials said.
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Citizens Experience ‘Cyber Insecurity’ When Doing Business with Government
74 percent of respondents in a new survey said they lacked confidence in the government’s ability to keep their personal data “private and secure.”
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Twitter Drops Lawsuit Against DHS Over Rogue Account
A Customs and Border Protection agent had asked the company to hand over identifying information about a user critical of DHS policy.
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As Trump Meets China, US Worries About Beijing’s Supercomputers and Industrial Espionage
Network breaches? NSA research director says we ain’t seen nothing yet.
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Cyber Watchers Fear Hackers Could Hold Government, Infrastructure Hostage
Criminal hackers could hijack the digital controls of a chemical plant or dam and threaten massive damage unless they’re paid $100 beeellion.
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BLM's New Website Banner Image Tells You Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Plan for the Agency
It was not a subtle change.
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DHS Achieves an Acquisition First for the Agency
The department's acquisition programs have struggled for years, but there are signs of a turnaround.
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How to Mourn a Space Robot
NASA’s Cassini probe will soon plunge into Saturn, ending its 13-year mission to the ringed planet and triggering a wave of grief among scientists, engineers, and an adoring public.
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The Five Coolest Drones from America's Biggest Naval Arms Show
New drones above and beneath the waves will change the way navies sail and fight in contested waters.
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Twitter Sues DHS After It Asks for Rogue Agency Account’s User Info
Twitter has filed a lawsuit to stop DHS from demanding personal information about an anonymous user.
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IG: IRS Needs to Better Use Data to Crack Down on Tax Fraud
The agency doesn't use all the data available to proactively identify fraudulent accounts, an official testified Wednesday.
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Giuliani Cyber Task Force Hammers Down Focus Issues
The task force plans to bring industry cybersecurity executives into the White House to brief on those issues, a McAfee executive said.
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GSA May Make Industry Participation in Data Reporting Pilot Optional
Voluntary participation in the 3-year pilot had been higher than expected, leaving officials to consider whether mandating participation was necessary.
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Nunes Steps Back from House Russian Investigation Amid Controversy
The House Intelligence chairman’s decision to step aside offers a fresh start, ranking Democrat says.
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DHS Device-Screening Catches Pedophiles at the Borders
About half a percent of the million travelers who come into the U.S. get their devices screened, the homeland security secretary said.
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State Department Wants to Build A Biometric System for Mexico
The department is currently in the market research stage.
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Bill to Improve Small Business Cybersecurity Advances
The bill directs NIST to create "clear and concise" guidance for how small and medium businesses can boost their digital defenses.
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Veterans Affairs Has a New Chief Customer Officer
One of the chief veterans experience officer's priorities will be improving employee experience.
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