Defense Systems
Air Force bug bounty event pays out $26K
During a live-hacking event in New York City earlier this month, 25 security researchers uncovered nearly 60 unknown vulnerabilities.
Defense Systems
Stronger security via a different chip?
Draper's 'Inherently Secure Processor' tackles cybersecurity from the hardware side.
Defense Systems
After exposing DISA data to Russia, contractor agrees to new security controls
Netcracker Technology Corp. signed an agreement to keep U.S. customer data in U.S. systems, settling a case that goes back to the Bush administration.
Defense Systems
Lessons learned from training Army combat units in cyber ops
The Cyber Electromagnetic Activities pilot initiative focused on equipping tactical commanders and brigades with cyber and information operation techniques.
Threats
Will Ukraine Be Hit by Yet Another Holiday Power-Grid Hack?
The country has been attacked the past two years in December. A new strike could have major implications for cybersecurity in the U.S.
Business
Pentagon Delays Deadline For Military Suppliers to Meet Cybersecurity Rules
The goal of the new regulations is to secure sensitive data on the computers and networks at smaller companies.
Policy
Five Ways the 2018 Defense Bill Will Change Pentagon IT
From a half-billion dollars for modernization to a closer look at bid protests, the NDAA may have a quick impact on defense IT.
Defense Systems
GAO: Security clearance problems far from fixed
A GAO audit found that many federal agencies have yet to implement years-old recommendations to reform and speed up their security clearance processes.
Threats
The Contractor that Hired Russian Coders for a Pentagon Project Has Struck a Deal with Prosecutors
The deal ends a criminal investigation and imposes restrictions and audits on Netcracker Technology.
Defense Systems
White House unhappy with NDAA's cyber strategy demand
President Trump indicates he's opposed to a congressional demand for a cybersecurity strategy in the 2018 defense bill.
Science & Tech
LA Cyber Center Hopes to Be a Model for Cities Nationwide
During the past four years, Los Angeles has centralized its cyber operations using models developed by the federal government and industry sectors.
Threats
Okay, Say Someone Hacks into the US Power Grid. Then What?
A joint research project between the Department of Energy and a geographic analytics company is mapping just how far the repercussions could spread.
Defense Systems
Army looks to fast-track cyber talent into service
U.S. Army Cyber Command is launching a pilot program to pluck developers, data scientists and engineers from the workforce to face off against U.S. adversaries.
Ideas
As AI and Cyber Race Ahead, the State Department Is Falling Behind
Technology is reshaping the global order. America’s diplomats need to start thinking ahead.
Science & Tech
The Promise and Peril of Trump's Cyber Strategy
Continuity on most cyber policies masks a growing erosion of global cyber norms.
Science & Tech
Which Bugs Will Hackers Exploit First? Machine Learning Promises a Better Guess
Most vulnerabilities are known; defenders need a better way to know which ones pose an imminent threat.
Science & Tech
White House Speeds Up Decisions on Disclosing Dangerous Software Bugs
More agencies will be invited to the table, and more quickly, Trump’s cyber coordinator says.
Science & Tech
A Fight Is Brewing Between Congress and the Military Over Cyber War
Should in-theater commanders be allowed to launch attacks that currently require approval from the national command authority?
Policy
Many Top Cybersecurity Posts Remain Empty — And Not On Purpose
Filling various CIO and CISO jobs is taking a temporary backseat to more senior appointments, the White House cybersecurity coordinator says.
Ideas