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Disarray or Dream Team? DHS Cyber Efforts Under Scrutiny
DHS insists it’s building a strong cyber team, but spate of departures loom large.
Management
The Imperfect Attempt to Chase Ebola
Scientists are using computer models to predict the outbreak's next moves, but they can't account for human behavior.
Nextgov
White House to Agencies: We’ve Told You Enough About Software
OMB still rejects GAO recommendation to issue further guidance.
Nextgov
Navy to Ditch NMCI for Microsoft in Cloud Email Pilot
Cost savings, efficiency and reliability behind move
Nextgov
FBI Plans Rapid DNA Dragnets
FBI could collect stop-and-swab genetic records in biometric ID database.
Nextgov
Second Nude Data Dump Nets Kim Kardashian
Technique likely similar to J.Law hack, where Apple security protections apparently were bypassed.
Tech
Report: The Federal Consumer Watchdog Has Data on Up to 600 Million Credit-Card Accounts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is designed as a hedge against abusive business practices, but its bulk information collection is under fire.
Nextgov
Printing Office Releases Digital Version of Report on JFK Assassination
Includes 26 volumes of hearing records and documents
Nextgov
Meet the New White House Space Buff Who Won’t Shy Away From a Challenge
OSTP can now boast the addition of another accomplished woman -- this time, an aerospace engineer from NASA.
Nextgov
Intelligence Community ‘All In’ on New Technology Plan
Intelligence officials say the days of owning entire stovepipe systems are over.
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Less than Half of Feds Say Security Is Key Part of Their Mobile Strategy
It’s very likely employees are uploading work to Dropbox and Box.net without consent.
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For White House Cyber Czar, Being Called a 'Total n00b' Just Comes with the Territory
Despite the flap over recent comments, Michael Daniel remains focused on cybersecurity’s human factor.
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NCI Seals $41 Million Deal to Support Army Cyber Ops
Will provide NETCOM synchronized and secure information operations for missions.
Nextgov
US CIO Steven VanRoekel Steps Down
In his new role as USAID chief innovation officer, VanRoekel will be responsible for advising the agency on using technology and data in its response to the Ebola epidemic.
Nextgov
Uncle Sam Drops $3M in Grants to Kill the Password
Login alternatives to be tested include smartphone SIM cards and driver's licenses.
Management
When the Government Wanted a Database of Everyone's IQ
Today people worry about NSA spying. Fifty years ago it was intelligence tests. The conversation hasn't changed.
Nextgov
US Official: Chinese Want NSA Cyber Schools. Really.
The offer of shared cybersecurity training comes at a time when both countries are exchanging accusations of hacking each other’s trade secrets.
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DOD to Provide Command and Control for West Africa Ebola Mission
U.S. plans to spend $800 million to battle epidemic.
Defense