This is the US threat intel firm referenced in the Trump-Ukraine controversy
President Donald Trump brought up CrowdStrike in a phone call that has led to an impeachment inquiry in the House.
By Andrew Eversden
Trump’s Ukraine scandal could be ‘impeachable offense’ key national security Democrats, veterans warn
Five freshman lawmakers who served in the military for the first time this week said they may support impeachment hearings against the president.
Whistleblower vindicated in Cisco cybersecurity case
Cybersecurity expert Chris Wysopal of Veracode said the case — involving Cisco Systems Inc. video surveillance software — breaks new ground by making it clear that security vulnerabilities now fall into the flawed product category.
Government celebrates whistleblowers with new online resources
National Whistleblower Day featured government celebrations of those that call out waste, fraud and abuse, in addition to new resources to help federal employees make protected disclosures.
By Jessie Bur
Whistleblowers testify that fear, retribution are still widespread at VA
Lawmakers called the charges worrisome, but VA leaders say the complaints are ignoring recent improvements at the department.
Do you have to obey now, grieve later?
It seems timely to advise the federal workforce on when it can refuse to obey an order of a superior.
By Debra Roth
Official: Trump team overruled 25 security clearance denials
Tricia Newbold, an 18-year government employee who oversees the issuance of clearances for some senior White House aides, says she compiled a list of at least 25 officials who were initially denied security clearances last year because of their backgrounds.
Acting CIA watchdog up for top job resigns
The announcement did not say why Christopher Sharpley, whose nomination for the inspector general post had stalled in the Senate, decided to resign.
Special counsel struggles to keep up with whistleblower cases
The backlog of whistleblower and prohibited personnel practices cases at the Office of Special Counsel nearly doubled from 2011 to 2016.
By Jessie Bur
Whistleblowers’ options for legal appeals just got wider
Newly signed legislation allows federal employees to officially appeal their whistleblower cases beyond the standard Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.
By Jessie Bur