Staying ahead of the hack: Is government moving fast enough?
By combining the best human talent and technology, agencies can reduce security costs, free up resources and set security teams up for success.
Save money and improve network security through automation
Automated network security can help agencies reduce downtime, enable cost-saving consolidation and make the best use of limited staff resources.
Is DHS cyber under-resourced?
While the cybersecurity mission at the Department of Homeland Security has been steadily expanding, some think the agency may not have the resources to protect federal civilian networks.
FBI's cyber challenge exceeds its bandwidth
Data-intensive criminal and counterintelligence investigations require more cyber tools, greater info-sharing capabilities and a highly skilled staff, FBI Director Christopher Wray told appropriators.
Putting advanced mobile security on CDM DEFEND
As the mobile threat landscape continues to evolve in a post-perimeter world, smoother acquisition processes and funding for the best possible security must keep pace.
The shadow IoT lurking on enterprise networks
Controlling unauthorized internet-of-things devices that connect to enterprise networks requires a different technical approach than BYOD management because IoT devices often lack authorization and authentication tools.
Where supply chain security breaks down
While large defense contractors typically have robust security measures in place, the smaller and medium-sized companies they subcontract with do not, making them prime targets of nation-state hackers.
Attacks against elections are inevitable -- Estonia shows what can be done
No single defense can protect every part of a democratic system and society, so elections officials must evaluate what attackers are likely to be after and what’s at stake.
DHS preps AWARE risk management tool for launch
The risk-scoring algorithm will help agencies prioritize mitigation activities and improve their basic cybersecurity hygiene.
Cyber recruitment: It's not (always) about the money
For all the focus on government's inability to compete with private-sector pay, the exact dollar figure, while important, isn't disqualifying.
Most agencies secured against DNS tampering, DHS officials say
A "handful" of federal agencies still have yet to fully comply with a January 2019 emergency directive on DNS tampering, according to a Department of Homeland Security official.
The future of identity management in the mobile era
Behavioral analytics and chipset-based security will be central to the way government manages identity verification.
Cars are regulated for safety – why not information technology?
Regulation can also slow advances the public finds wrong, distasteful or unhelpful to the improvement of society.
Federal 100's cyber stewards
The 2018 Federal 100 Award winners includes many whose accomplishments have improved cybersecurity in government.
NIST encryption for quantum defense, IoT security
The National Institute of Standards and Technology is inching closer to developing two new encryption standards designed to defend against new and emerging cybersecurity threats.
How identity proofing can balance security and convenience
Innovative technologies and advanced analytics allow agencies to meet authentication standards, minimize fraud concerns and still deliver a positive customer experience.
Accelerating digital transformation with advanced security
Combating the threats introduced by digital transformation requires correlating event data, sharing real-time threat intelligence and supporting automated incident response.
Supply chain task force maps out priorities
Recommendations expected this summer aim to improve how risks are being managed in the IT and communications supply chains.
DARPA tackles election security
The Defense research agency is exploring the feasibility of locking down election systems with open-source software and secure hardware.
Why CDM is an opportunity for improvement
The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program can drive an integrated strategy that helps solve the complexity issues that challenge cyber defense.
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