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Lawmakers Question Role of NTIA in Re-authorization Hearing
The independent agency's last re-authorization was in 1992.
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Senate Judiciary Panel Puts Stake in Russia Hacking Investigation
Investigations have already been announced by the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services committees.
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OPM Cybersecurity Hearing Devolves into Russia Hacking Squabble
Rep. Stephen Lynch wants the House oversight committee to investigate the election hacks, but Chairman Jason Chaffetz says that’s outside the committee’s jurisdiction.
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Botched VA Contract Shows How Not to Do a Cloud Broker Program
A lesson in how not to manage a project.
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GAO Sees Room for Improvement in DHS’ Cyber Ops Center
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center needs to ensure it's speaking with the full range of critical infrastructure owners, the watchdog says.
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Undermining Encryption Not an Option, House Judiciary Chair Pledges
A bipartisan committee report that urged strong encryption will be the committee’s starting point this year, Rep. Bob Goodlatte said.
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Trump: Agency Heads ‘Totally Accountable’ for Modernization, Cybersecurity
Trump canceled his scheduled signing of a cybersecurity-themed executive order with no explanation.
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By Lifting Sanctions, Trump Could Hand Russia’s Military a Lethal Technological Advantage
If Trump walks back sanctions, some fear key arms and military technologies could be next.
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Astronauts Will Soon Wear These New Lightweight Spacesuits — Reebok Boots Included
Athleisure for astronauts?
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IARPA Wants Autonomous Fingerprint Tech
The intelligence research arm is offering up cash for cutting-edge ideas on capturing complete fingerprints.
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Lawmaker Still Wants Feds to Stop Watching Porn at Work, Plus Other Bills to Watch
Rep. Mark Meadows introduced the Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act in the 113th and 114th sessions in response to a fed who reportedly watched two to six hours of it a day at work.
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What’s Up With the Office of Management and Budget Website?
Currently, the integral agency—a repository for memoranda issued by the executive branch—is without a website.
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Obama’s White House Webmaster Says We Should Cut Trump’s Team Some Slack
There’s plenty of reason to believe changes and glitches are just par for the course.
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Despite Breaches, Many Americans Don't Worry About ID Theft
However, a survey found that over half of those concerned about identity theft trust the public sector to protect their personal information better than private-sector institutions.
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Energy Dept. Wants To Grow Local ‘Innovation Ecosystems’ Across U.S.
Industrial clusters could help translate energy research into products.
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Draft Trump Order Would Launch 4 Major Cyber Reviews
The relatively uncontroversial order is significantly more expansive than the cyber vulnerabilities review Trump promised.
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The Super Secure Presidential Phone (That Trump May Not Be Using)
A military program has created an Android-based super secure smartphone that goes with the office of the president. Is Trump using it?
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Cyber Commission Remains Bullish Trump Team Will Take Some Recommendations
The cyber review, ordered by Obama, may have a future under Trump, even if Obama doesn’t get credit.
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With HHS Pilot, First Responders Can Access Your Health Data Immediately
HHS is testing out the system in California.
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Trump Tech Leaders to 18F: 'We Have Your Back'
A tweet from the new White House chief digital officer suggests support for the program.
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