July 2023

North Korean hackers targeted tech companies through JumpCloud and GitHub

Jul 21, 2023

North Korean state-sponsored hackers have been linked to two recent cyberattack campaigns: one involving a spear-phishing attack on JumpCloud and the other targeting tech employees on GitHub through a social engineering campaign. The JumpCloud intrusion On June 27, JumpCloud – an enterprise software company that offers a cloud-based directory as a service platform – noticed some unusual activity on an internal orchestration system and traced it back to a spear-phishing attack that occurred on June … More → The post North Korean hackers targeted tech companies through JumpCloud and GitHub appeared first on Help Net Security.
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VA says ‘true independent’ oversight coming to major acquisitions after lawmaker probes

Jul 20, 2023

The Department of Veterans Affairs is laying the groundwork for greater oversight of its major acquisitions, following repeated probes from lawmakers. The VA on Tuesday released a draft request for proposals (RFP) for independent verification…
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Air Force embeds recruiters in flyover country to find new cadets

Jul 20, 2023

In today’s Federal Newscast: Microsoft will soon give it away for the sake of cybersecurity. The Office of Personnel Management is drafting new qualification standards for federal wildland firefighter management jobs. And the Air Force embeds recruiters in the Hinterlands to find new cadets.
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Air Force embeds recruiters in flyover country to find new cadets

Jul 20, 2023

USDA leaning harder into software-as-a-service to satisfy mission needs

Jul 20, 2023

Gary Washington, the chief information officer at the Agriculture Department, said within its multi-cloud environment, they are constantly looking to maximize its value, improve customer experience and continue to be flexible with business needs.
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USDA leaning harder into software-as-a-service to satisfy mission needs

Jul 20, 2023

Telework, agency funding still an ‘uphill battle’ after SSA, AFGE reach tentative agreement

Jul 19, 2023

The updated collective bargaining agreement between the Social Security Administration and the American Federation of Government Employees will cement official time, a mentorship program, child and elder care benefits and more for another six years.
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Perle Systems enhances edge computing capabilities with OCI Container support

Jul 19, 2023

Perle Systems launched Native OCI Container Support, based on the popular Docker platform, in Perle IRG Routers. Introducing this new feature in Firmware version 7.2.G1 will empower customers to optimize edge computing processing capabilities by deploying lightweight applications tailored to suit unique or evolving use cases with low latency and real-time responsiveness. “Perle has always been committed to providing our customers with the most advanced tools to enhance their network and IoT infrastructure,” said John … More → The post Perle Systems enhances edge computing capabilities with OCI Container support appeared first on Help Net Security.
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A faster way to teach a robot

Jul 19, 2023

A new technique enables a human to efficiently fine-tune a robot that failed to complete a desired task with very little effort on the part of the human. Their system uses algorithms, counterfactual explanations, and feedback from the user to generate synthetic data it uses to quickly fine-tune the robot.
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CompTIA DataSys+ program provides resources for database management skills

Jul 19, 2023

CompTIA released the CompTIA DataSys+ program, a comprehensive set of resources for learning and skills validation for IT professionals in search of database management skills. The CompTIA DataSys+ program covers all aspects of database administration, including deployment, management, and maintenance of systems. The program emphasizes the importance of scripting and programming in a database environment, while also incorporating security and business continuity best practices. “With CompTIA DataSys+, technology professionals can enhance their database management skills … More → The post CompTIA DataSys+ program provides resources for database management skills appeared first on Help Net Security.
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