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Why Would the President of the United States, Like, Tweet This Way?
Donald Trump described himself as “like, really smart.”
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IG Calls Out Homeland Security for ‘Questionable’ Spending Data
Auditors said more than 60 percent of transactions had errors, but Homeland Security officials disagree.
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Report: Post Offices Should Automate Pen-and-Paper Safety Checks
Automating compliance checklists could save time and result in better data, the Postal Service inspector general found.
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Will Trump Still Be Allowed to Use His Personal Phone in the West Wing?
"The use of all personal devices for both guests and staff will no longer be allowed."
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A Government Shutdown Doesn’t Always Mean Shutting Down IT
These are the tech employees who have to work if appropriated funds run out.
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White House Phone Ban May Have Unintended Consequences
Former officials say the ban could trade a marginal security improvement for a much tougher working environment.
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The Pentagon's Cloud Strategy Is ‘Evolving’
The department hasn't made a final decision on how many contracts it will award, a Pentagon spokesman said.
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Former NSA Contractor Admits to Stealing Confidential Documents
Harold Martin III pleaded guilty to one of 20 counts of willful retention of national defense information.
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How the Battle for Net Neutrality Will Continue in 2018
Proponents of net neutrality are pursuing several different paths to prevent internet service providers from tampering with website access.
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Data Breach Affected More Than 240,000 Homeland Security Workers, IG Confirms
The breach also affected non-DHS employees who communicated with the department’s inspector general.
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GSA’s $50 Billion IT Contract Delayed Again
A pair of companies is challenging General Services Administration’s Alliant 2 contract vehicle in court.
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Now It's Industry's Turn to Come Up with Botnet Fighting Ideas
A Commerce Department center is seeking partners to make internet-connected devices more secure.
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A Customs Computer Outage Strands Thousands in Airports, Again
It’s not the first time a Customs and Border Protection system caused headaches for holiday travelers.
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To Manage Disaster Data, Use ‘Fog’ of the Cloud
Cell phones, drones, and security cameras generate tons of data during disasters. A new approach splits its processing between the cloud and its "fog."
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Pay Changes and Other Things You Missed Over the Holidays
Here’s what you need to know to catch up.
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House Passes Trio of Bills to Bolster STEM Workforce
The bills aim to boost women, veterans and others under-represented in tech fields.
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Dear DHS, Our Federal Cybersecurity Measures Are Not Enough
Agencies need to aim for the gold-standard in encryption.
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These LA Startups Are What Stand Between Hackers and Your Medical Devices
Some of the most important cybersecurity work is happening in nondescript offices across the nation.
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NSA Finally Gets an Independent Inspector General
Robert Storch was confirmed by the Senate after more than a year and nominations from two presidents.
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