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Congress’ Worst Fears Confirmed with Latest Supply Chain Security Breach
A breach in the DoD’s computer supply chain potentially gave Chinese intelligence the keys to almost any data it wanted. The possibility of this kind of hardware hack was considered so remote that few bothered to worry about it.
House Staffer Arrested for Doxing Senators
Jackson Cosko accessed Senate files to collect personal information on senators and then doxed them – revealing the home addresses of Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Mike Lee, Sen. Orrin Hatch, and Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Another Breach Exposes Personal Identifying Information of Government Employees and Contractors
Multiple cybersecurity events have placed the PII of millions at risk. Were these the result of foreign malice, insider threats, or just plain old human error?
Defense Department Proposes Security as a New Fourth Pillar in Acquisition Decisions
DoD calls for enhanced engagement with industry and launches “Delivered Uncompromise” initiative.
SamSam Shazam, Iranian Indictments, and Boeing Hit by WannaCry
Three cybersecurity incidents in the space of a week serve as a reminder that cybersecurity isn’t just something to grudgingly grind through once a year; it is a very real, persistent threat.
Military Resumes Exposed in Data Breach Involving AWS Data Stores
If you filed your resume with TigerSwan between 2008-2017 you may have had your data availed to the world. Here’s what to do.
Registration Now Open to “Hack the Pentagon”
“Hack the Pentagon” Cybersecurity Initiative gives accepted individuals a chance—through a test of their hacking skills—to identify DoD vulnerabilities.
Pentagon: Now Hiring Hackers
The Department of Defense recently launched its “Hack the Pentagon” Cybersecurity Initiative. The program gives accepted individuals a chance—through a test of their hacking skills—to identify vulnerabilities on a predetermined department system.
After Breaches, OPM Restructures Security
The Office of Personnel Management continues to repair the damage after two separate data security breaches this spring. Recently announced changes move the process along, but it is far from over.
Do You Use Internet Explorer?
It’s known to turn the stomachs of Mac users and, at one time, the Department of Homeland Security. Here’s why.
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