Threats
This Is How Russian Hackers Will Attack the US Next
The U.S. needs to be planning now how it will respond.
Policy
Once Stealthy, Russian Hackers Now Go Toe to Toe with US Defenders
Once wary of being spotted, Russian government hackers now battle with their U.S. adversaries.
Ideas
Cybersecurity’s Human Side: How Can We Solve Our People Problem?
First, stop undermining our own efforts to fill crucial jobs. Second, cast a wide net for useful lessons.
Defense Systems
How can cyber upgrades help satellite connectivity for small devices?
Cyber upgrades will allow ground-based operators to identify and share data on enemy missile launches faster.
Policy
Trump Advisor Promises A Plan to Improve Federal Network Security
A top homeland security adviser says “bureaucrats” will be held accountable for breaches and other problems.
Science & Tech
Yahoo, Erectile Dysfunction Meds, and the Sloppy Future of Russian Spying
Two hackers hired by FSB agents started running side scams. Now Moscow has account data on half a billion Yahoo users.
Science & Tech
WikiLeaks Dump Shines Light on Government's Shadowy Zero-Day Policy
The documents shed little light on how many unknown vulnerabilities the intelligence agency retains and how well it vets the damage they might cause.
Threats
The Cyberwar Information Gap
Unlike a conventional military strike, state-on-state cyberattacks can go unreported for years.
Science & Tech
Pentagon Advisers Want Cyber ‘Tiger Teams,’ More Authorities for Cyber Command
Pentagon advisers: We need more infrastructure cybersecurity. Congress: We want more election-hacking security.
Defense Systems
Army: modern soldier weapons need software development
A new “Software Solarium” aims to share information and strengthen the service’s focus on software dependent weapon systems.
Ideas
How Trump Could Advance Federal Cybersecurity
The administration doesn't need to start from scratch.
Science & Tech
US Military Is Looking to Add AI to Its Cyber Defense
The Pentagon's outgoing chief information officer said the Pentagon has already looked into IBM’s Watson platform.
Ideas
What Former NSA Chief Keith Alexander Thinks of Trump's Cyber Stance
The former NSA director hopes Trump will allow government to more actively defend industry from cyberattacks.
Defense Systems
Air Force unit gives airmen cyber-protected weapons
Air Force Materiel Command has created a Cyber Resilience Office for Weapons Systems to protect large platforms and weapons.
Science & Tech
For the US Army, 'Cyber War' Is Quickly Becoming Just 'War'
Combat brigades will soon head into firefights with cyber specialists…and possibly IT lawyers.
Ideas
Four Ways to Automate Cyber Defense
Humans aren’t fast enough to respond to network attacks and breaches. Machines can help us, if we help them.
Science & Tech
VA's Patchwork System Eats Most of its $4B Tech Budget. Congress Wants That to Stop.
The agency’s CIO says there’s no clear plan for replacing custom-built systems, two of which are more than 50 years old.
Threats
Elections Systems Are Critical Infrastructure, DHS Chief Affirms
Initially dubious, John Kelly now says he concurs with the Obama administration's approach.
Science & Tech
The US Does An About-Face on New Cyber Norms
The US delegate now says a UN cybersecurity group should pause hashing out new rules for online behavior and instead try to get governments to adhere to the ones we have.
Ideas
'You’re Fired!' Will Not Fix Federal Cybersecurity
Sacking agency heads after a breach won’t make data and systems safer. Here’s what will.
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