Cybersecurity
Natural Disasters Can Set the Stage for Cyberattacks
Indiana and some other state and local governments are trying to prepare by holding drills or creating preparedness plans.
Cybersecurity
Half of Public Sector IT Pros Not ‘Fully Confident’ in Cyberattack Response
Most public sector IT professionals believe a lack of expertise and resources are hindering cyber posture as well.
Podcasts
Critical Update: The Federal CISO Is Prioritizing Flexibility for Agencies
In a new age of cyberattacks, Chris DeRusha says agencies must have more room to implement practices that enable constant vigilance.
Emerging Tech
Better Touch Screens Could Let You Feel Stuff Before You Buy It
The goal is for the screen to mimic textures.
Cybersecurity
Microsoft: SolarWinds Hackers Ramping Up Attacks Through Resellers
The company said supply chain attacks by Russian government hackers over the last four months exceed those they’ve been tracking by all nation-state actors over the last three years.
Ideas
What Agencies and Industry Can Learn from Sharing Cyber Threat Intel
Federal agencies should seek industry partners that can keep them better informed and offer resources they can’t access.
Emerging Tech
DIU’s First 5G Experiment Could Be a Game-Changer for First Responders
The Defense Innovation Unit is prototyping portable—and wearable—networking tools with the California National Guard so they can connect anywhere.
Policy
White House Reveals Nation’s First Gender Equity Strategy, Aiming to Close the Pay Gap and Increase Abortion Access
The Biden administration’s Gender Policy Council has released a strategy that requires each agency to figure out how to implement measures to reach key goals and makes long-awaited reforms to data collection.
Emerging Tech
Bill Supports the Expansion and Development of 6G Infrastructure
A bipartisan bill would establish a council to oversee and implement 6G broadband access across the country.
Modernization
Looking to Modernize? Better Have a Plan, Federal Officials Say
Moving to the cloud helps, too.
Cybersecurity
Working Group Breaks Down the Keys to Securing Mobile Devices
The Federal Mobility Group’s new guidance includes four strategic pillars that form the foundations of mobile security.
Ideas
How Struggling Government Contractors Can Navigate Uncertain Times
Your management team will be measured on how you navigate this environment.
Artificial Intelligence
To Make the Most of Exoskeletons, Training Really Matters
With practice, wearers might forget they're getting help.
Ideas
Can Facebook’s Smart Glasses Be Smart about Security and Privacy?
How can someone know if the wearer is looking at you or looking at personal information about you?
Ideas
Trailblazing Women Who Broke into Engineering in the 1970s Reflect on What’s Changed – and What Hasn’t
Women who got their start in the male-dominated profession 40 years ago have advice for today’s newcomers in STEM.
Cybersecurity
House Passes Bill to Protect Telecom Networks from Foreign Threats
Companion legislation awaits a vote in the Senate.
Artificial Intelligence
Bill Would Block Contractors from Selling Data Harvested with AI Tools to Third Parties
A bipartisan proposal would also clarify that the government ultimately owns the data collected by federal contractors and their artificial intelligence systems.
Cybersecurity
Russian Corruption Makes It Harder to Crack Down on Ransomware
Hackers who learned skills in government service are branching out “for their own personal enrichment,” Pentagon cyber leader says.
Cybersecurity
5 Ways to Keep Vaccine 'Cold Chain' Safe from Hackers
Health systems can prevent outsiders from tampering with the equipment that keeps vaccines ultra cold.
Emerging Tech