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A Search for the Government’s Oldest Computer
A 30-year-old computer in Grand Rapids that controls a school’s temperature, a 40-year-old machine in Hawaii handling payroll and the computers at NASA built for the Voyager space mission are all in contention.
Nextgov
Survey: Agency Cyber Pros Prefer Perimeter Defense to Encryption
Encryption and other data-at-rest defenses were ranked “dead last” in terms of spending plans over the next year, according to a new report.
Defense
The Rise of Asymmetric Cyberwarfare Attacks
The FBI added two Syrian hackers to its most-wanted list for cybercriminals, a project that's only been running since 2013 and includes individuals from China, Russia and Eastern Europe.
Nextgov
Pentagon Wants Tech Companies to Pitch Cyber Products
The Defense Department is inviting “innovative” companies to present their products to government this summer.
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Pentagon Cut Off Access to Personal Email to Fight Malicious Messages
Employees could not log on to commercial webmail services from the military's network for about 48 hours last week.
Oversight
The Hill's Newest Encryption Fight -- Over Committee Turf
Some lawmakers created a “working group,” while others want a “commission.”
Defense
An Israeli Company is Helping the FBI Unlock That iPhone
This company might be able to bypass Apple's security measures.
Nextgov
Lawmakers: Who Safeguards Health Care Data from Cyberthreats?
While fitness trackers and calorie-counting apps might help patients manage their wellness, “who has access to all of this data, and is it being stored securely?” asked Jessica Rich, director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Nextgov
Border Agency Ready to Expand Virtual Fence along Southern Border
New border technology has successfully completed operational testing after being assessed in the field for past several months.
Nextgov
Phishing Emails Targeting Veterans are on the Rise -- But Don’t Blame this Website, VA Says
To the Web-savvy, the emails are obvious “phishing” attempts. But these particular emails target an especially vulnerable population.
Nextgov
VA Claims Backlog Now at 75,000 - Lowest Since 2009
Greg Giddens, acting chief acquisition officer for VA, told an industry audience Tuesday VA’s “dramatic reduction” in the claims backlog is evidence the agency’s transformational efforts under Secretary Bob McDonald have paid off.
Defense
The FBI May Be Able to Unlock the iPhone Without Apple’s Help
The Justice Department is testing a new method to get into the San Bernardino shooter’s phone.
Nextgov
What's Next for 18F?
The General Services Administration’s tech hub celebrated its second birthday last week.
Nextgov
How to Unleash the Full Potential of Government Digital Services
Now, more than ever, the performance of government applications and the networks that deliver them are vital to citizen experience, as well as government efficiencies.
Management
Two Comets are Passing Close By This Week and NASA is Not Concerned
Not the end of the world, but still pretty cool.
Nextgov
White House Says Agencies Reported 77,200 Cyber Incidents in 2015
"The increasing number and impact of these incidents demonstrate that continuously confronting cyberthreats must remain a strategic priority," according to a March 18 report on compliance with agency information security laws.
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DHS Calls Over-Cost Delayed Immigration Casework System a ‘Turnaround Story’
But the inspector general found that after 11 years, caseworkers have difficulty using the tool, which also offers only two of about 90 forms, and technical support is inadequate.
Nextgov
How a BYOD Telework Policy Could Put Your Agency at Risk
A NIST researcher explains why we need new cyber safety guidelines for teleworking.
Nextgov
These 6 Agencies are Wizards at Closing Data Centers
If the rest of government copied what these half dozen agencies have done in adhering to data center consolidation, the government would save a whole lot more money.
Defense