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They have been a separate entity around the Pentagon for less than five years, taking on a variety of complex technical issues for different DoD groups. And their organizational structure is a lot like a Silicon Valley start-up.
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Over the years, the DoD has been at the vanguard of ethical hacking and bug bounty programs, where the good guys find cybersecurity flaws in their systems and let them know.
The latest ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline has some panicked Americans hoarding gasoline in plastic bags, leaving many to wonder how vulnerable U.S. companies and government entities are.
Alex Rice, the co-founder and chief technology officer at HackerOne, said over the last five years, DoD has identified more than 10,000 vulnerabilities through bug bounty and other similar programs.
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IRS has 37,000 webpages. About 2% get nearly all of its traffic
The IRS is tapping into billions of dollars in multi-year modernization funds to provide a higher level of customer service to taxpayers.
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DHS names China, AI, cyber standards as key priorities for critical infrastructure
Agencies that oversee critical infrastructure are developing new sector risk management plans, with cybersecurity continuing to be a high priority.
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Robust data management is key to harnessing the power of emerging technologies
Comprehensive data management is key to unlocking seamless, personalized and secure CX for government agencies.
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VA looking at ‘smart home’ tech to keep aging, disabled vets living independently
A smartwatch saved the life of VA’s chief health technology officer. The department expects this device data can also save the lives of other disabled vets.
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Energy working with renewables industry, cloud providers on cyber requirements
CESER’s work with cloud service providers comes amid growing threats to critical infrastructure, as well as questions about cloud security responsibilities.
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IRS adds another state to Direct File, as House Republicans seek to defund it
About 580,000 Oregon residents will be eligible to use the IRS’ Direct File platform next filing season, as long as the program remains funded.
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USINDOPACOM Mission Partner Environment success: A blueprint for CJADC2 path forward
DoD can duplicate USINDOPACOM’s transformation to rapidly implement multi-enclave environments on a broader scale in support of CJADC2.
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NSF initiative aims to bring better data to the cyber workforce challenge
Policymakers often talk about a cyber talent gap, but official data on the national cyber workforce is also in short supply.
