Cybersecurity
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David Rosinski, information systems security manager at the Naval Computer and Telecomunications Area Master Station in Rota, Spain, organized a cybersecurity awareness campaign for the local military community that raised some eyebrows. He joins Federal Drive with Tom Temin to talk about being a finalist in the Government Information Security Leadership Awards program put on by the ISC(2) group.
May 23, 2016 -
Cybersecurity threat information may someday arrive at online organizations by the Trusted Automated Exchange of Indicator Information. Preston Werntz, chief of technology services for the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center at the Homeland Security Department, talks to Federal Drive with Tom Temin about the TAXII test program, which he led.
May 23, 2016 -
GSA's 18F organization is taking a fourth bite at the identity management apple by developing a new platform called Login.gov despite 15 years of struggle to come up with a way for citizens, businesses and others to securely interact with agencies online.
May 23, 2016 -
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will hold a hearing May 25 on legacy IT systems where Federal CIO Tony Scott will have maybe the administration’s best chance to make its case for Congress to support the IT Modernization Fund.
May 23, 2016 -
DISA says it's moving away from acquisition and toward operations, still its SETI contract will be awarded as a best value contract to much fanfare.
May 20, 2016 -
In the 12 months since the OPM cyber breach, is the government and industry in a better position when it comes to cybersecurity? Take our anonymous survey.
May 20, 2016 -
In the age of cyber attacks, it's a little tougher to know exactly what constitutes an act of war. But it's a question of growing importance. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) thinks the administration ought to define a cyber act of war. He talks to Federal Drive with Tom Temin about legislation he introduced to do just that.
May 20, 2016 -
The Homeland Security Department is piloting a new tool that would help agency hiring managers and HR specialists write better job announcements for cybersecurity positions. DHS is working with the Office of Personnel Management to test the Cyber Management Support Initiative Push Button with human capital shops at several agencies.
May 20, 2016 -
The Navy has formed a temporary organization to gather information and investigate a path toward interoperability and integration for its systems.
May 20, 2016 -
A cyber attack can do real damage to both computer systems and infrastructure controlled by computer. But would it constitute and act of war?
May 20, 2016 -
The Navy said it wants to look outside the box for new solutions to its challenges with cybersecurity and embedded platform systems. Navy Deputy CIO Janice Haith said the service will launch a contest later this month to solicit ideas from its own workforce on getting rid of or modernizing outdated, tactical systems.
May 19, 2016 -
For a variety of reasons, a large number of people seem to be leaving government for the private sector. Greg Kushto, a former cyber official at the Department of Agriculture and now the director of the Security Practice at Force 3, tells Federal Drive with Tom Temin this could mean a brain drain in crucial cybersecurity skills.
May 19, 2016 -
In a letter to acting OPM Director Beth Cobert, Sens. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.) say they're concerned the agency doesn't have firm plans for transitioning the federal security clearance process from the old organization to the new National Background Investigations Bureau.
May 19, 2016 -
Navy has asked for legislative permission to start some new sailors' careers at higher ranks. Some with high levels of in-demand skills would potentially start at the level of captain.
May 18, 2016 -
Attracting a skilled federal cyber workforce means getting applicants, agencies and hiring managers on the same page when it comes to mission.
May 18, 2016
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