Cybersecurity

• The “splinter net” could be coming

  Google is warning U.S. lawmakers that U.S. spying operations risk fracturing the open Internet into a "splinter net" that could hurt American business. In the first public testimony before Congress by a major technology company since former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden disclosed top secret surveillance programs, Google said it should be allowed to provide the public more information about government demands for user data.

  Technology

  November 18, 2013
• 3 takeways from HealthCare.gov IT hearing; First task order for continuous monitoring is out

  In this week's edition of Inside the Reporter's Notebook, Executive Editor Jason Miller shares news and buzz in the acquisition and IT communities that you may have missed.

  Congress

  November 15, 2013
• Risk, cyber and physical security

  On this week's Capital Impact show, Liberty Group Ventures President Kiersten Todt will discuss how corporations and the general public are handling the rollout of the cybersecurity framework. November 13, 2013

  Technology

  November 13, 2013
• Lawmakers raise cybersecurity concerns about HealthCare.gov

  The troubled HealthCare.gov website has been the subject of at least one attempted but unsuccessful cyber attack, according to one of the of the Homeland Security Department's top cyber officials. Lawmakers at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing said the consolidation of personal information and the glitch-prone website are cause for concern.

  Congress

  November 13, 2013
• Cybersecurity framework and Google beats Northrop!

  On this week's Capital Impact show, Bloomberg Government analysts will examine NIST's preliminary cybersecurity framework, and Google's lobbying efforts. November 7, 2013

  Technology

  November 07, 2013
• On DoD: Army seeks to integrate cyber approach to electronic warfare efforts

  Col. Jim Ekvall, chief of the electronic warfare division, joins Federal News Radio DoD reporter Jared Serbu on this week's edition of On DoD.

  On DoD Podcasts

  November 06, 2013
• DHS faces challenges in coordinating cyber efforts across government

  The Homeland Security Department has received a mixed report from the inspector general on coordinating cyber operations across government, along with seven recommendations for improvement.

  Technology

  November 05, 2013
• Adobe breach worse than reported

  Adobe Systems Inc. says that the scope of a cyber-security breach disclosed nearly a month ago was much worse than initially reported. They now say attackers obtained data on more than 38 million customer accounts. The software maker also said that hackers had stolen part of the source code to Photoshop editing software that is widely used by professional photographers.

  Technology

  November 04, 2013
• Singapore on alert

  Singapore's government is on heightened alert for cyber-attacks after threats from claiming to be from international hacking collective Anonymous defaced several web sites in the city-state and threatened further action. "Government agencies have been on heightened vigilance and have enhanced the security of their IT systems in response to the declared threats against the government's ICT infrastructure," the Infocommunications Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) said in a statement.

  Technology

  November 04, 2013
• Industry, DHS at odds over draft plan to secure critical infrastructure

  The Homeland Security Department plans to send the final draft version of the National Infrastructure Protection Plan to President Barack Obama this week. Some industry experts say DHS failed to incorporate much of what was discussed at 30 meetings.

  Technology

  November 04, 2013
• Army launches partnership to tackle science of cybersecurity

  Army Research Lab is partnering with universities and scientists to explore the psychology behind cybersecurity.

  Federal Drive

  October 31, 2013
• VA’s Warren given CIO title as House ramps up cyber investigation

  In a message to senior executives, Secretary Eric Shinseki said that Stephen Warren now will hold the title of executive in charge, Office of Information and Technology and chief information officer. The title change comes as the House Veterans Affairs Committee is turning up on the heat once again on the agency's ability to secure its systems and protect data.

  Congress

  October 30, 2013
• House works on bills impacting federal agencies, workforce

  With the partial government shutdown behind them, members of Congress are working on several bills that impact the federal workforce, including a resolution that supports ending the federal pay freeze and a bill that tackles the claims backlog at Veterans Affairs.

  Congress

  October 29, 2013
• Cyber Attack hits Haifa

  Israel's military chief Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz says computer sabotage is a major concern and he warned a sophisticated cyber-attack could one day bring the nation to a standstill. In fact, a month before his address, a major artery in Israel's national road network in the northern city of Haifa was shut down because of a cyber-attack by a Trojan horse. Key operations were knocked out of commission for two days causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.

  Technology

  October 28, 2013