Tech
North Korea Is Experiencing a Full Internet Blackout
Is this what a “proportional response” to the Sony hack looks like?
Management
Google Reveals Government Attempt to Scrub Alleged Prisoner Abuse
The search giant’s latest transparency reports offers granular detail about the takedown requests it receives from governments around the world.
Defense
Did North Korea Really Attack Sony Pictures?
It's too early to take the federal government at its word.
Tech
FCC Acts to Help Online Video Compete With Cable
The commission's plan to redefine TV would make it easier for online sites to offer popular channels.
Nextgov
Hackers Wreck Iron Plant Machinery, Spear ICANN Systems and Channel M.C. Hammer
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Nextgov
Navy’s $2.5B Plan for Shipboard Networks Hits Snag after GAO Partially Upholds Protest
GAO's action could further delay Navy's plans to upgrade the nation’s surface warship fleet.
Nextgov
Becoming a Digital Master: A Conversation with George Westerman
Lessons on digital transformation from Nike, Burberry and Starbucks.
Nextgov
There’s Still No Governmentwide Definition of the Internet of Things
Key questions about the emerging technology remain unanswered, and the government is still firming up the basics.
Tech
'The Interview' Is Not the First Time Hollywood Has Killed a World Leader in a Movie
It's also not the first time that Hollywood has caved to world pressure.
Nextgov
48,000 Federal Employees Potentially Affected by Second Background Check Hack
OPM is alerting more than 48,000 federal employees their personal information may have been exposed following a breach at KeyPoint Government Solutions, which conducts background investigations of federal employees seeking security clearances.
Nextgov
What did Federal CIOs Learn about Cybersecurity in 2014?
After a tough year, agency CIOs say it’s time for new approaches to rooting out and responding to cyber incidents.
Nextgov
With New Policy, DOD Components Won’t Need DISA to Buy Cloud Services
The new guidance overrides two previous memorandums that charged DISA with assessing the security of commercial cloud service offerings.
Nextgov
Get Ready for a More Efficient, Flexible FedRAMP
GSA's two-year road map presents a concrete plan for the future of FedRAMP.
Nextgov
Should Agencies Ever Let Hackers Rummage through Government Networks?
USPS, State and the White House, during recent breaches, had golden opportunities to stalk adversaries.
Nextgov
VA Turns to IBM Watson to Improve Veteran Care
The pilot program could show how cognitive computing systems can distill complex data sets into useful information.
Nextgov
FITARA Analysis: Will CIOs Use Their New Powers for Good?
The fate of IT reform now lies almost squarely on the shoulders of agency chief information officers.
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Hackers Pocket Patient Credit Cards, Loiter for Half a Decade at Payment Processor and Exploit BT
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
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Congress Strengthens Homeland Security's Cyber Role with FISMA Reform, Other Bills
A 2002 computer protection law finally gets an upgrade.
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Tech Explosion Makes Cybercrooks Harder to Catch
Are crimes in the cyber realm the only time it's OK to blame the victim?
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