A better biometric ID for the battlefield
The Defense Department’s Special Operations Command is looking for the next generation of biometric identification devices.
Social Security numbers: a security risk with serious staying power
Despite the risk of fraud and identity theft posed by the use of Social Security numbers as identifiers, agencies continue to use them.
When it comes to ransomware, it’s sometimes best to pay up
Paying up may be the rational choice for some organizations, but given that cybercriminals go where the money is, the repercussions for others could be significant.
Cybercrime investigation: Where geek meet gumshoe
A new publication outlines a standard for investigating and preventing today’s complex and sophisticated cybercrime.
Computing with encrypted data
Researchers are working on ways to optimize fully homomorphic encryption, which allows manipulation of encrypted data, for real-world applications.
DHS seeks next-gen security analysis
The Department of Homeland Security is looking for information on advanced security analysis and visualization tools.
US-CERT urges fast patch to Samba vulnerability
The newly announced flaw has lurked in the popular open-source software for years.
DEFCON to target voting machines
This summer’s hacker conference will give attendees a chance to apply their skills to manipulating voting machines.
House committee looks into cities’ facial recognition tech
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform has sent letters to big-city mayors asking for documentation on their systems.
White House aims to harden agency networks
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on cybersecurity means the White House will take a hard look at eliminating weak links in federal networks.
The one fix needed to keep Trump's cyber executive order from failing
Without a trustworthy operating system -- especially for critical infrastructure -- real cybersecurity is scientifically impossible.
An ethical hacker can help you beat a malicious one
Organizations that engage the services of an ethical hacker can find and fix vulnerabilities on their systems rather than have them exploited.
‘WannaCry’ ransomware attack raises alarm bells for cities, states
IT officials say they often don’t have enough money to effectively fight sophisticated cyber threats, especially one of this scale.
Unlocking blockchain for government
Using blockchain technology through permissioned networks can help state governments improve the delivery of their services, a new report finds.
WannaCry: A preview of coming attacks?
With malware innovations seemingly outpacing the efforts of both public and private entities to protect against them, we must find a new way to deal with the issues malware poses.
Are public sector organizations more at risk from cyberattacks on old computers?
Although agencies struggle with outdated computer systems, governments have significant resources to upgrade them to mitigate cyber threats.
What's next for NIST cybersecurity framework?
In the wake of the WannaCry ransomware attacks, federal agencies, international officials and industry stakeholders convened at NIST to discuss a new version of the Cybersecurity Framework.
DOD believes blockchain can boost 3-D printing at the front
An encrypted and distributed ledger system could help solve intellectual property concerns that complicate efforts to produce parts on the fly.
Social Security revises two-factor authentication for user accounts
Starting June 10, owners of My Social Security accounts must use a one-time code -- sent to an email address or cell phone -- to access their accounts.
DHS officials push digital, biometrics for efficiency
DHS officials expect the Investigative Case Management system to handle immigration enforcement by the end of this year.
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