The federal government is facing a vast backlog of people seeking security clearances, as more than 700,000 applicants are waiting on background checks. 

SecurityScorecard’s annual U.S. State and Federal Government Cybersecurity Report paints a very grim picture of the government’s cyber health status.

Stamford, Connecticut, may become the second U.S. city to fine people for texting and walking.

The elevation will also separate Cyber Command and the NSA, so the two could work independently of each other. 

The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded $4.9 million to six universities and nonprofits governed by universities to support the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system.

Niche, a company that researches and collects reviews on cities, recently ranked the safest cities in the US.

The Senate has confirmed  David Pekoske to be the new TSA administrator.

Now, how can private sector businesses join the fight?

A bipartisan group of senators have unveiled legislation to bring more security to the Internet of Things.

A national study on electric grid security called on the United States to do more to protect its grid against high-impact attacks.