DHS opens cyber division in Silicon Valley office

The Homeland Security Department has selected Sean McAfee, deputy director of the National Cybersecurity Assessment and Technical Services, to lead a new cyber operations division of its new Silicon Valley office.

Government leaders see partnership and culture as keys to reducing cyber risks

In the seventh of our series of Washington Technology Industry Days, a number of agency executives took on cybersecurity priorities, opportunities and procurement at their agencies, and emphasized the need to think differently about cyber.

Innovation achieved through teamwork and is crucial to future of security

With the federal marketplace so ripe with opportunities for emerging technologies such as mobility, big data and the cloud, you hear the word “innovation” a lot, but author and journalist Walter Isaacson warned that it is easy to lose sight of what it means to be innovative.

Mach37 Cyber Acclerator accepting applications for Spring 2016 cohort

The Mach37 Cyber Accelerator has opened up the application period for its Spring 2016 cohort.

Security biggest worry when managing remote IT

A recent survey conducted by i360 Gov and released by Riverbed Technology reveals that security is the biggest problem and highest expense when it comes to managing remote and branch office information technology.

Report: Plenty of awareness of cyber attacks but little done to prevent them

A recent report took a look at nation-state cyber attacks against corporations and agencies and found that almost half of respondents are not doing anything about trying to thwart future attacks.

Booz Allen, Splunk join forces to combat cybersecurity risks

Booz Allen Hamilton and Splunk are joining forces to deliver predictive security analytics and operationalize threat intelligence.

Federal IT managers paint bleak cybersecurity picture

Better identity management, improved password processes and security that is "context aware" are just a few of the keys to improving the government's cybersecurity posture, according to a new Dell survey of federal IT decision makers.

Senate field hearing addresses cyber workforce shortage

A Senate field hearing addressed the issues of the public sector cyber workforce, and the message was that America needs to invest more scholarship money into STEM and cyber programs.

OMB planning cyber guidance for contractors

The Office of Management and Budget is planning guidelines meant to boost contractor cybersecurity in the wake of the data breaches, FCW is reporting.

What 5 trends are driving a new digital economy?

Accenture has identified five emerging trends that reflect the impact that technologies such as social, mobile, analytics and cloud are having on digital businesses and governments.

Frank Kendall: U.S. tech superiority under siege

Technological superiority is not assured, according to undersecretary of defense Frank Kendall, and the United States will lose its lead over other countries if it does not fix its numerous problems, including acquisition.

Cyber accelerator launches search for start-ups

The Mach37 Cyber Accelerator has opened up its applications period for its fall 2015 cohort beginning Sept. 8, 2015.

Opinion

Five cybersecurity hotspots in a reorganized DISA

Now that DISA has been reorganized, contractors are uncertain where to find cybersecurity opportunities. Here's a guide to five critical cybersecurtity organizations inside the new DISA.

Report points to increase in 2014 cyber attacks; what should you do?

The problem with cybersecurity is that when organizations are finally ready for an attack, the threat has likely already evolved and defenses are no longer what they need to be to prevent an attack, according to a recent annual report produced by Symantec.

NSA looks to continue cybersecurity partnership with private sector

National Security Agency Director Adm. Michael Rogers called for closer and more rapid collaboration with the private sector in investigating cyber intrusions.

VA targets more info security funding

The Veterans Affairs Department has requested an additional 16 percent of funding toward information security, FCW reports.

Lockheed report: Most ill-prepared for cyberattacks

A recent report by Lockheed Martin and Ponemon Institute shows that organizations are largely not prepared to deal with cyber attacks, but there are steps you can take to change that.

Recent cyber attack causes Obama to propose new regulations

In the wake of an apparent attack on the U.S. Central Command by hackers claiming alliance with ISIS, President Obama has been laying out legislative proposals and executive actions related to cybersecurity, FCW reports.

Major cyberattacks could hit critical infrastructure networks by 2025

Cyberattacks have grown more dangerous over time, and a major cyberattack will likely hit a U.S. critical infrastructure network before 2025, according to the leader of the NSA.