Modernization
The most common iPhone 5 glitches and their fixes
Minor problems have cropped up as people have begun to use Apple's latest phone.
Emerging Tech
DHS and academic researchers build a better shoe bomb . . . detector
Northeastern University obtains $1.1 million grant to outfit CT scans with tools for recognizing explosives triggers.
Digital Government
Agencies can’t bar feds from joining suspect foreign firms
Chinese telecom giant Huawei is grabbing former U.S. officials to gain market access.
Cybersecurity
Attackers used Adobe certificate to validate malware
Viruses were likely used in highly-targeted attack.
Modernization
GSA not properly tracking its cloud transition, report finds
IG’s audit criticizes CIO for not monitoring progress of migration.
Emerging Tech
Video: Clay Shirky on how the Internet will (one day) transform government
Why we should both temper -- and embrace -- our optimism about the digital world
Modernization
Agencies rush to award millions in IT contracts
End-of-fiscal-year crush includes cloud, records management, health IT awards.
Cybersecurity
DHS center could extend classified Pentagon cyber program to nondefense industries
The National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center is disclosing sensitive intelligence to cleared companies.
Modernization
Bill would require agencies to report cloud computing progress
Legislation would update outdated computer security legislation.
Modernization
American industry groups dissect EU cloud computing report
European Union report suggests harmonizing policies for networks.
Digital Government
Syrian government enlists text message spam
A message was sent out to phones across the country on reportedly the bloodiest day of Syria's 18-month civil war.
Cybersecurity
Defense rejects rigid supply chain security countermeasures
Regulations should accommodate fast-paced innovation, official says.
Cybersecurity
Intel agencies get help managing security vulnerabilities
Tenable Network Security inks In-Q-Tel partnership.
Cybersecurity
Toy drone duel outwits FAA, but not hackers
Stunt with store-bought robotic helicopters teaches a lesson in cybersecurity and inadequate airspace regulations.
Digital Government
Northrop Grumman will run Defense travel booking system for another year
Pentagon plans to recompete the contract in 2013.
Cybersecurity
Feds, Ahmadinejad security detail at UN face communication issues
Smartphone apps providing temporary secure lines of communications may solve trust and compatibility problems at future high-profile events.
Cybersecurity
DISA seeks to extend contract for cyber threat sharing network
Project will be expanded to support 2,650 Defense contractors.
Emerging Tech
China will deploy drones for maritime surveillance
Notice comes amid a territorial dispute with Japan.
Cybersecurity
Lieberman calls for cybersecurity executive order
Senator's letter to the White House wants presidential order.
Emerging Tech