Defense Systems
Continuous multifactor biometric ID is coming to DOD
The devices -- or more specifically, the chipsets embedded within them -- analyze a user's walking gait, location, facial structure and voice patterns to validate identity.
Defense Systems
Is it time to rethink JRSS?
A new report from the Defense Department's operational test and evaluation director says the Joint Regional Security Stacks program is undermanned and should be halted until security issues are resolved.
Science & Tech
Justice Department Announces Indictments Against Huawei
U.S. officials say Chinese manufacturer flouted Iran sanctions, committed fraud, and stole robots.
Business
SAIC Closes Engility Acquisition — and Looks for More Growth
Executives are eyeing larger deals for classified intelligence community work.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Has More than 250 Cyber Gaps in Its Networks, Watchdog Says
The Defense Department has a lot of work to do to remedy some years-old cyber issues.
Defense Systems
DARPA wants to secure the electronics supply chain
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is investigating whether "dielets" -- tiny chips no larger than 100 microns a side -- can help track and authenticate electronics components.
Science & Tech
Report: Iran Is Likely Setting Stage for International Phishing Campaign
Hackers have been methodically gaining access to domain name services that allow malware-laden emails to look like they come from legitimate organizations.
Defense Systems
Why national security depends on thorough pentesting training
To effectively defend itself from attacks going forward, the Defense Department must look to hands-on, practical training programs to further develop its internal pentesting skill set.
Defense Systems
Air Force wraps up third bug bounty program
Hack the Air Force 3.0 uncovered 130 vulnerabilities in public-facing websites and services.
Threats
DOJ Hits Chinese Hackers For Attacking U.S. Navy, Agencies, Companies
Hackers with the Chinese government hit 45 targets in campaign going back years.
Science & Tech
The Pentagon Doesn’t Know All the Software on Its Networks—And That’s a Problem
The Defense Department faces “unnecessary” risk without a complete software inventory, according to the agency’s inspector general.
Science & Tech
Inspectors Find Big Cyber Vulnerabilities in US Missile Defense System
The managers of the nation’s missile defense system aren’t implementing basic cybersecurity practices, according to a new inspector report.
Ideas
Russia Is the Biggest Backer of Cybercrime. The US Must Get Serious About Deterrence
Convincing Putin that further attacks will trigger automatic, severe responses is the best way to start.
Threats
Technology Is Making Warfare in Cities Even Deadlier
From airports to undergrounds, new weapons and brutal tactics will make things worse for urban dwellers.
Defense Systems
DOD on track to take over background checks
The Pentagon is readying to absorb the National Background Investigations Bureau ahead of an anticipated executive order.
Science & Tech
The Government’s Bioterror-Response Website May Be Leaking Sensitive Data
DHS inspectors and a whistleblower say the site, which would be used to coordinate federal responses to a bioterror attack, isn’t secure.
Science & Tech
How DHS Is Trying to Sort Good Cyber Tools from Snake Oil
The department is investing in ways to do apples-to-apples comparisons of the many cyber products on the market.
Threats
As Exports of Surveillance Tech Rise, Freer Countries Face a Choice
How far will societies pursue security along paths paved by dictators?
Science & Tech
Russia Launched Cyber Attacks Against Ukraine Before Ship Seizures, Firm Says
Researchers claim to have uncovered Russian cyber attacks aimed at the Ukrainian military and government before and during the Sea of Azov captures.
Defense Systems
DISA looks to upgrade VPN offerings
The agency is working toward automated provisioning for VPN services through Storefront.
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