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Lawmakers Press Justice Department on Expanded Police Hacking Powers
The expanded hacking authority will go into effect Dec. 1 unless Congress intervenes.
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White House to Push to Centralize IT to Protect Crown Jewels
The plan aims to reduce opportunities for hackers to steal government information.
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GAO to DHS: Give IT Officials a Seat at the Table
DHS' IT office has no official vote on DHS’ Joint Requirements Council, which was reinstated in 2014 after a former version of the council went defunct in the mid-2000s.
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GSA Hires Former Pixar Executive and Oscar Winner as TTS Commissioner
Acting TTS Commissioner Dave Shive will step back into his role as GSA chief information officer.
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US CIO Makes Final Push to Shore Up Government Cyber Vulnerabilities
The new guidance joins numerous Obama administration efforts to modernize government IT.
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DHS Races to Get Obama’s Signature on Cyber Response Plan
The department wants the National Cyber Incident Response Plan signed before Obama leaves office.
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How the Next Administration Can Improve Customer Service
The recommendations include creating chief customer officers.
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ISIS Twitter Users Have Learned from Katy Perry and Taylor Swift. Now What?
Citizens need to know how to resist ISIS messaging.
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Orlando Mayor Shares How to Use Twitter After Tragedy
Terrorists have long used social media to spread rhetoric, but platforms such as Twitter could be reclaimed to minimize damages after an attack.
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It’s On: US Mulls Tricky Options for Retaliation Against Russian Hacks
The U.S. will find it difficult to stand up to Russian hacking while promoting a stable cyberspace.
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4 Key Areas to Consider When Solving the Cybersecurity Talent Gap
The cybersecurity skills gap is real, but it is an issue not only of bodies but of minds.
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Echoes of Future War: How the Fight for Mosul Will Change IED Science
Researchers are using seismic sensors to learn about enemy weapons — and one day, even to find them as they fire.
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5 Tips for Agencies to Step Up Their Customer Experience Game
As agencies transform call centers into digital operations, here are some best practices to consider.
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Report: Millennials Could Put Federal IT at Risk
Those defined by the survey as born between 1977 and 1994 are more likely than baby boomers to engage in risky behaviors online.
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Agencies Spend Big to Transform Internal Processes, Report Finds
They're less focused on applying such changes to customer experience.
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Some Agencies Spend More Than 90% of IT Budgets on Legacy Systems, Report Finds
Some agencies are spending even more on legacy IT than you think.
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CYBERCOM Reaches Initial Operating Capability
The command is scheduled to reach full capability in 2018.
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The Election is Secure, Not Rigged
The election technology used in the United States is about as secure as you can make a system, though it was hardly designed that way.
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DHS Secretary: DDoS Attack ‘Mitigated’
DHS is working on principles to secure the internet of things, DHS Secretary Jeh Johnson says.
Tech
The Internet of Things is Totally Unregulated and That Might Have to Change
The DDoS attacks are only going to get worse.
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