In Depth interviews – October 1

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

This is the In Depth show blog. Here you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

Today’s guests:

Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.)

The part of the STOCK Act that would require Senior Executive Service members to post personal financial information online is on hold, for now. Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) sponsored the revision to the act, which President Obama signed Friday.

Rep. Moran joins In Depth to discuss why he sponsored the add-on to the bill and plans for a long-term fix.

President signs bill delaying STOCK Act provision (related story)


Mike JacobsChairman, National Cyber Security Hall of Fame

October is National Cybersecurity Month. One of the celebration points is the induction of new members to the National Cyber Security Hall of Fame.

Mike Jacobs was the first information assurance director at the National Security Agency, and he’s now the’s chairman of the National Cyber Security Hall of Fame.

Jacobs discusses the process for nomination and some of the noteworthy recipients.

This story is part of Federal News Radio’s daily Cybersecurity Update. For more cybersecurity news, click here.


Cary RussellActing Director for Defense Capabilities and Management Issues, Government Accountability Office

The Defense Department has a central policy that helps branches decide how to use their own camouflage uniforms. But guidance shortfalls have led to wasted budgets and uniform replacements, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office.

Cary Russell, the acting director for defense capabilities and management issues at GAO, discusses the report’s findings.


Alan PallerDirector of Research, SANS Institute

The White House Military Office confirmed its system was breached in early September by Chinese computer servers, following news reports late Sunday. Among other duties, the WHMO is the network some of the country’s nuclear strategic commands.

Alan Paller, the director of research at the SANS Institute, joins In Depth to discuss whether this latest eyebrow-raising hacking incident will spur more action on federal cybersecurity.

White House Hack Attack (related link)

This story is part of Federal News Radio’s daily Cybersecurity Update. For more cybersecurity news, click here.


Also on the show:

IG report cites failed leadership in wasteful VA conference spending

Causey: IFVs — Feds as the ultimate swingers!

In Depth brings you the latest defense news. Below, find links to the stories mentioned.

Roth Contributions to Open to All Active-duty Troops (American Forces Press Service)

Rear Adm. Randolph Mahr named deputy director of Joint Strike Fighter program (DoD release)

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