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Agencies to begin assigning NICE codes to cyber, IT positions
Agencies will soon be able to provide greater specificity on the critical cybersecurity roles performed by members of their IT workforces, as this month they began to implement a new coding structure to identify those positions.
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Essye Miller named DoD acting CIO
Department of Defense deputy secretary Patrick Shanahan announced that Essye Miller would take over the role of acting chief information officer, effective Dec. 8, 2017.
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SEC’s new Cyber Unit files first criminal charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Cyber Unit recently filed charges in an Initial Coin Offering fraud scheme, the unit’s first filing since its creation.
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Voting machines require low-tech solutions to high-tech security problems
The use of paper ballots and a defined auditing process – traditionally low-tech solutions – present some of the best methods for protecting U.S. election systems and restoring voter confidence.
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New technology boosts productivity, but also threats, says DARPA expert
DARPA is operating with consideration of how each new technology could be used against the United States or everyday Americans.
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Congress to investigate alleged retaliation against HHS cyber whistleblowers
Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce are looking into whether the Department of Health and Human services retaliated against two cybersecurity employees who made protected communications to the committee by detailing them to unclassified duties.
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Congressmen introduce bills to standardize agencies’ geospatial data
A reintroduced set of bills in the House and Senate would improve the standardization of geospatial data across federal agencies.
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Bill establishing State Department cyber ambassador passes committee
Under the bill, the head of the office would have the rank and status of an ambassador and be responsible for leading the State Department’s diplomatic cyberspace efforts by promoting “an open, interoperable, reliable, unfettered, and secure information and communications technology infrastructure globally.”
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OPM fails ‘open book test’ on security
Despite the public nature of FISMA cybersecurity requirements, OPM failed to supply adequate personnel and documentation for its most recent audit, according to an inspector general report.
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Job seekers find lots of opportunities at federal hiring event
According to attendees, a face to face meeting can make all the difference in securing a job at the right agency.
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Agencies to begin assigning NICE codes to cyber, IT positions
Agencies will soon be able to provide greater specificity on the critical cybersecurity roles performed by members of their IT workforces, as this month they began to implement a new coding structure to identify those positions.
-
Essye Miller named DoD acting CIO
Department of Defense deputy secretary Patrick Shanahan announced that Essye Miller would take over the role of acting chief information officer, effective Dec. 8, 2017.
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SEC’s new Cyber Unit files first criminal charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Cyber Unit recently filed charges in an Initial Coin Offering fraud scheme, the unit’s first filing since its creation.
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Voting machines require low-tech solutions to high-tech security problems
The use of paper ballots and a defined auditing process – traditionally low-tech solutions – present some of the best methods for protecting U.S. election systems and restoring voter confidence.
-
New technology boosts productivity, but also threats, says DARPA expert
DARPA is operating with consideration of how each new technology could be used against the United States or everyday Americans.
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Congress to investigate alleged retaliation against HHS cyber whistleblowers
Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce are looking into whether the Department of Health and Human services retaliated against two cybersecurity employees who made protected communications to the committee by detailing them to unclassified duties.
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Congressmen introduce bills to standardize agencies’ geospatial data
A reintroduced set of bills in the House and Senate would improve the standardization of geospatial data across federal agencies.
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Bill establishing State Department cyber ambassador passes committee
Under the bill, the head of the office would have the rank and status of an ambassador and be responsible for leading the State Department’s diplomatic cyberspace efforts by promoting “an open, interoperable, reliable, unfettered, and secure information and communications technology infrastructure globally.”
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OPM fails ‘open book test’ on security
Despite the public nature of FISMA cybersecurity requirements, OPM failed to supply adequate personnel and documentation for its most recent audit, according to an inspector general report.
-
Job seekers find lots of opportunities at federal hiring event
According to attendees, a face to face meeting can make all the difference in securing a job at the right agency.
-
Agencies to begin assigning NICE codes to cyber, IT positions
Agencies will soon be able to provide greater specificity on the critical cybersecurity roles performed by members of their IT workforces, as this month they began to implement a new coding structure to identify those positions.
-
Essye Miller named DoD acting CIO
Department of Defense deputy secretary Patrick Shanahan announced that Essye Miller would take over the role of acting chief information officer, effective Dec. 8, 2017.
-
SEC’s new Cyber Unit files first criminal charges
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Cyber Unit recently filed charges in an Initial Coin Offering fraud scheme, the unit’s first filing since its creation.
-
Voting machines require low-tech solutions to high-tech security problems
The use of paper ballots and a defined auditing process – traditionally low-tech solutions – present some of the best methods for protecting U.S. election systems and restoring voter confidence.
-
New technology boosts productivity, but also threats, says DARPA expert
DARPA is operating with consideration of how each new technology could be used against the United States or everyday Americans.
-
Congress to investigate alleged retaliation against HHS cyber whistleblowers
Members of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce are looking into whether the Department of Health and Human services retaliated against two cybersecurity employees who made protected communications to the committee by detailing them to unclassified duties.
-
Congressmen introduce bills to standardize agencies’ geospatial data
A reintroduced set of bills in the House and Senate would improve the standardization of geospatial data across federal agencies.
-
Bill establishing State Department cyber ambassador passes committee
Under the bill, the head of the office would have the rank and status of an ambassador and be responsible for leading the State Department’s diplomatic cyberspace efforts by promoting “an open, interoperable, reliable, unfettered, and secure information and communications technology infrastructure globally.”
-
OPM fails ‘open book test’ on security
Despite the public nature of FISMA cybersecurity requirements, OPM failed to supply adequate personnel and documentation for its most recent audit, according to an inspector general report.
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Job seekers find lots of opportunities at federal hiring event
According to attendees, a face to face meeting can make all the difference in securing a job at the right agency.
