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Disinformation creates ‘precarious year for democracy,’ experts warn
Some of the messaging meant to sow division is reaching veterans and service members by preying on their sense of duty to the U.S.
Take our poll: What issues in the 2024 elections matter most to feds?
Our latest reader survey asks feds what issues they’re tracking mostly closely come Nov. 5.
Biden administration finalizes rule to prevent return of Schedule F
Former President Donald Trump had sought to reclassify tens of thousands of federal employees into at-will status, making them easier to dismiss.
Microsoft ripped over shoddy security in Chinese hack of feds
The hack was initially disclosed in July by Microsoft in a blog post and carried out by a group the company calls Storm-0558.
Opinion
Congress must help CISA maximize role in protecting the cyber realm
To optimize effectiveness, lawmakers should prioritize collaboration with agency officials when developing targeted legislation and appropriating funding.
By Marty Edwards
Congress moves to repopulate fed buildings, drawing White House ire
The bill echoes Republicans’ calls to the White House and leaders of federal agencies to bring teleworking employees back to offices.
Opinion
Three tips for securing the federal software supply chain
With the evolution of AI, machine learning, and large language models, it's critical that federal agencies have the right tools and processes in place.
By Nick Mistry
Opinion
Persistent engagement is best defense against nation-state adversaries
Sloppy setups, including the use of outdated encryption methods, make attacker infrastructures vulnerable to defenders looking for countermeasures.
By Ian Tarasevitsch and Mike Saxton
Opinion
Removing the Trojan Horse from America’s ports
The software embedded in Chinese-made cranes for loading and unloading cargo could possess clandestine abilities.
By Jiwon Ma and Mark Montgomery
Inside Chinese hacking company’s culture of influence, alcohol and sex
Hackers such as those at China's I-Soon outnumber FBI cybersecurity staff by “at least 50 to one,” FBI director Christopher Wray has said.
By Dake Kang and Zen Soo
Opinion
A secure-by-design approach to federal open-source software
The security and protection of OSS are of the utmost importance as we move forward with the OS3I initiative.
By Joel Krooswyk