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House Intelligence Leaders Show Shaky Marriage on Russia Hack Investigation

Chairman Devin Nunes says there’s no there there; ranking member Adam Schiff says it’s too early to judge.

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How Long Can Border Agents Keep Your Email Password?

Some data gathered from travelers going through customs can stay in a Homeland Security database for 75 years.

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Here Come the Drones—And Their Security Holes

With great convenience will come great security responsibilities, experts say.

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Pentagon Launches Open-Source Experiment

Code.mil would let the public contribute to unclassified code written by federal employees.

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Industry Still Waiting on Trump's Cyber Policy with Anxiety, Cautious Optimism

With few tea leaves to read on the new administration’s cyber policy, industry officials are both hopeful and deeply concerned.

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How Trump’s Immigrant Dragnet Might Catch Your Personal Data, Too

A DHS rule change aimed at undocumented immigrants could invade the personal privacy of fare more people than the ones they’re targeting.

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IARPA Wants Ways to Protect Nation from Genome Editing

Gene editing could create pest-resistant crops, but it could also create new organisms that threaten humans, according to IARPA.

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Trump’s New Chief Digital Officer is Already Gone

Gerrit Lansing made the move to the White House in January after serving as the Republican National Committee’s chief digital officer since 2015.

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18F Wants to Change the Rules, Not Break Them, Leader Says

Part of hacking government includes finding policies and regulations that are barriers, Technology Transformation Service Commissioner Rob Cook said.

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You Have More Time To Tell Government How To Use Internet of Things

NTIA is extending the deadline for comment on a report it published on connected technology.

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Mattis Wants Pentagon's New Acquisition Roles Defined

The defense secretary is focused on cost effectiveness and efficiency throughout the department.

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Expired Security Certificates Locked DHS Employees Out of Network

The agency is checking other expirations to avoid other hiccups, an official said.

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Trade Groups: Other Countries Might Mirror DHS' Social Media Vetting For Travelers, And That's a Cyberthreat

DHS Secretary John Kelly's suggestion that foreign travelers may be required to hand over their social media accounts could violate privacy and cybersecurity standards, several trade groups have said.

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DHS Advisory Group Approves Data Breach Notification Best Practices

Advisers wanted to ensure the notifications aren’t mistaken for phishing attempts.

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NIST Wants To Know How Utility Companies Can Deter Hackers

The federal government wants input on the best ways to protect companies from losing control of physical assets.

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An Interior Data Center's Security May Have Exposed Data for Years

An OIG report suggests the Bureau of Indian Affairs' cyber program wasn't enough to protect 24 systems internally.

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DHS Showcases Bluetooth Tech at RSA

DHS’ cyber research division looks for technology the private sector will use but might not develop on its own.

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NASA's Next Frontier Is Washington

The space agency is in limbo as it waits for direction from Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress.