Tag: Policy

UK data protection laws to be overhauled

Britons could obtain more control over what happens to personal information under proposals outlined by the government. Citizens will be able to ask for personal data, or information posted when they were children, to be deleted. The proposals are part …

OPM CIO Fires Back at GAO Over Cybersecurity Audit

Auditors: Systems at ‘Greater Risk’ Till OPM Properly Implements All Security Requirements Office of Personnel Management Chief Information Officer David DeVries says negative aspects of a Government Accountability Office report on steps OPM is taking to secure its IT paint …

UK to bring in drone registration

The UK government has announced plans to introduce drone registration and safety awareness courses for owners of the small unmanned aircraft. It will affect anyone who owns a drone which weighs more than 250 grams (8oz). Drone maker DJI said …

US finalizing plans to revamp Cyber Command

After months of delay, the Trump administration is finalizing plans to revamp the nation’s military command for defensive and offensive cyber operations in hopes of intensifying America’s ability to wage cyberwar against the Islamic State group and other foes, according …

Audit: OPM Struggles to Ensure IT Security

IG Identifies Office of Personnel Management Problems In Assessing Security The U.S. Office of Personnel Management continues to struggle to ensure the security of its information systems two years after a massive breach that exposed the personal information of some 21.5 million …