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‘Hack the State Department’ legislation introduced in the House
The legislation would require the Secretary of State to develop a vulnerability disclosure and bug bounty program for the department’s public-facing websites.
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Spending bill gives election cybersecurity nearly $400M boost
The funding is divided between the pre-existing Election Assistance Commission and a new Election Infrastructure Security Initiative housed within the Department of Homeland Security.
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Limited pay freezes under 2018 appropriations bill
Under the FY18 appropriations bill, only political appointees and certain prevailing rate employees will see a pay freeze.
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Agency IT upgrades could get stalled by modernization fund cutback
Though legislation called for $250 million for the Technology Modernization Fund, the proposed 2018 appropriations include only $100 million.
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With new security features, Google makes major play for federal cloud business
Along with a FedRAMP provisional authority to operate, Google also announced new security features and partnerships for their cloud platform.
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Resources-strapped agencies are leaving networks vulnerable to cyberattack
Since agencies must prioritize limited cyber resources for the most critical systems, they must also accept the danger of cyber breach in the less critical, according to a DHS National Programs and Protection Directorate official.
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House reinstates rule that can target fed pay, agency funds
The Holman Rule allows Congress to cut individual employee pay or agency programs through amendments to spending bills.
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Trump management agenda to focus on multiagency goals
The agenda requires leadership from across agencies to prioritize IT modernization, data transparency and workforce challenges.
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Office of American Innovation leader named to new White House role
Chris Liddell, who developed a strong policy reputation while working in the Office of American Innovation, was named deputy chief of staff for policy coordination.
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National security, economics gets complicated as foreign investments filter in for new tech
Export and investment regulations must balance dangers to national security with the need for foreign financing in a global economy, experts told the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
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‘Hack the State Department’ legislation introduced in the House
The legislation would require the Secretary of State to develop a vulnerability disclosure and bug bounty program for the department’s public-facing websites.
-
Spending bill gives election cybersecurity nearly $400M boost
The funding is divided between the pre-existing Election Assistance Commission and a new Election Infrastructure Security Initiative housed within the Department of Homeland Security.
-
Limited pay freezes under 2018 appropriations bill
Under the FY18 appropriations bill, only political appointees and certain prevailing rate employees will see a pay freeze.
-
Agency IT upgrades could get stalled by modernization fund cutback
Though legislation called for $250 million for the Technology Modernization Fund, the proposed 2018 appropriations include only $100 million.
-
With new security features, Google makes major play for federal cloud business
Along with a FedRAMP provisional authority to operate, Google also announced new security features and partnerships for their cloud platform.
-
Resources-strapped agencies are leaving networks vulnerable to cyberattack
Since agencies must prioritize limited cyber resources for the most critical systems, they must also accept the danger of cyber breach in the less critical, according to a DHS National Programs and Protection Directorate official.
-
House reinstates rule that can target fed pay, agency funds
The Holman Rule allows Congress to cut individual employee pay or agency programs through amendments to spending bills.
-
Trump management agenda to focus on multiagency goals
The agenda requires leadership from across agencies to prioritize IT modernization, data transparency and workforce challenges.
-
Office of American Innovation leader named to new White House role
Chris Liddell, who developed a strong policy reputation while working in the Office of American Innovation, was named deputy chief of staff for policy coordination.
-
National security, economics gets complicated as foreign investments filter in for new tech
Export and investment regulations must balance dangers to national security with the need for foreign financing in a global economy, experts told the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
-
‘Hack the State Department’ legislation introduced in the House
The legislation would require the Secretary of State to develop a vulnerability disclosure and bug bounty program for the department’s public-facing websites.
-
Spending bill gives election cybersecurity nearly $400M boost
The funding is divided between the pre-existing Election Assistance Commission and a new Election Infrastructure Security Initiative housed within the Department of Homeland Security.
-
Limited pay freezes under 2018 appropriations bill
Under the FY18 appropriations bill, only political appointees and certain prevailing rate employees will see a pay freeze.
-
Agency IT upgrades could get stalled by modernization fund cutback
Though legislation called for $250 million for the Technology Modernization Fund, the proposed 2018 appropriations include only $100 million.
-
With new security features, Google makes major play for federal cloud business
Along with a FedRAMP provisional authority to operate, Google also announced new security features and partnerships for their cloud platform.
-
Resources-strapped agencies are leaving networks vulnerable to cyberattack
Since agencies must prioritize limited cyber resources for the most critical systems, they must also accept the danger of cyber breach in the less critical, according to a DHS National Programs and Protection Directorate official.
-
House reinstates rule that can target fed pay, agency funds
The Holman Rule allows Congress to cut individual employee pay or agency programs through amendments to spending bills.
-
Trump management agenda to focus on multiagency goals
The agenda requires leadership from across agencies to prioritize IT modernization, data transparency and workforce challenges.
-
Office of American Innovation leader named to new White House role
Chris Liddell, who developed a strong policy reputation while working in the Office of American Innovation, was named deputy chief of staff for policy coordination.
-
National security, economics gets complicated as foreign investments filter in for new tech
Export and investment regulations must balance dangers to national security with the need for foreign financing in a global economy, experts told the House Foreign Affairs Committee.



