What election security funding means for state and local CIOs
State and local governments must make informed decisions about how to improve the security of their voting processes.
Better identity and access management
Comprehensive IAM focused on authentication, authorization, administration and auditing is critical to keeping government information safe.
DOD doubles down on CAC, expands supply-chain defense
The Defense Department's common access card will continue to be a major component of the Pentagon's evolving identity management strategy, DOD CIO Dana Deasy said.
Back to paper ballots
Paper ballots should be required in all states by the 2020 presidential election, according to new report.
Anatomy of a bot campaign
A new report digs into the behavior and strategies that guide botnet-directed campaigns.
How ad-hoc mobile security gaps turn into big problems
A unified endpoint management service can make security invisible to the user and help agencies minimize security incidents.
Quantum-based random numbers to go
The Q-RAND random-number generator takes advantage of the unpredictable behavior of subatomic particles and can be inexpensively embedded in electronic devices like USB sticks.
Protecting the power grid from GPS spoofing
Researchers have developed an algorithm that can detect and correct anomalous GPS timing signals.
CyberWar Map visualizes global threats
The map offers a bird’s eye view of the cyber battlefield and access to the National Security Archive's extensive collection of Cyber Vault documents.
Improving information sharing across the Atlantic
Agreement on data handling practices combined with advanced technologies can create a trusted threat intel sharing environment between the U.S. and its European allies.
Building NYC’s secure cyber future
Resources, technology and partnerships have helped New York City battle cybercrime and enhance digital protections.
CDM moves to mobile
The Department of Homeland Security is working to expand the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program to mobile devices.
Election-system sensor deployment continues ahead of midterms
There are now 87 Albert sensors actively supporting election infrastructure at the state and county levels.
Getting to a development process that is both faster and more secure
Dynamic, role-based SSH certificates can eliminate security burdens from DevOps and contribute to a more efficient and secure network that serves all users.
AI for matching altered fingerprints
The FBI wants to teach its Next Generation Identification system to spot and match fingerprints that have been altered.
How AI-enabled security can turn cyber novices into security ninjas
When security analysts are freed from the technical shackles of traditional data science, they can harness their expertise and creativity to rapidly ask questions of big data, test theories, explore and validate their ideas.
National lab eyes blockchain for energy grid security
Blockchain can increase the trustworthiness of real-time energy transactions without adding prohibitive costs, latency, interoperability or scale issues.
Cyber commanding greater attention in states
Regular reports to the governor and the appointment of chief privacy officers shows states' increasing their focus on cybersecurity, according to a survey by the National Association of Chief Information Officers.
Fund meant to protect elections may be too little, too late
The federal government has released data on how states will spend $380 million set aside for election infrastructure. But questions remain about how much it will help secure the 2018 election.
More states appoint chief privacy officers to protect people’s data
To ensure the public's trust, more states are hiring privacy officers who understand the rules and risks around the release of personal information.
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