Emerging Tech
Congressman Darrell Issa's call to the Internet's right side
The House member makes the case that a conservative approach is the best hope for keeping the Internet open.
Cybersecurity
‘AC/DC virus’ attacks Iranian nuke plant; DHS issues alert to U.S. industry
Cyberattack triggers the 1990 hit ‘Thunderstruck’ as it cripples computers.
Digital Government
DHS taps big data to ferret out phony schools peddling student visas
Bogus institutions sell immigration papers under the guise of collecting tuition and fees.
Modernization
Who wants a cell plan with unlimited texting? VA does.
Agency’s national mobile contract likely would be worth millions a month.
Cybersecurity
Analysis: While Congress dithers, cyber threats grow greater
Two experts offer three essential elements of effective cybersecurity legislation.
Modernization
Coming soon to a phone near you: A software bug-scanning app
X-Ray alerts owners to security vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
It's time to start stoking fears of cyberwar
Tensions mount as a bill sponsored by Sen. Lieberman could come to a vote Wednesday
Modernization
Seeing the train as a 'mobile office'
A new report argues that travel by train could be the most productive.
Digital Government
Data analytics won’t stop a madman
Law enforcement officials lack the technology and the authority to predict and prevent mass killings.
Emerging Tech
University of North Dakota offers 4-year drone-piloting degree
The plains state is on its way to becoming the capital of the unmanned aerial vehicle industry, and with that comes inevitable difficulties.
Emerging Tech
USAID considers medical tracking technology in Haiti
Smart cards would reduce duplication in databases, agency says.
Modernization
The decline of Google (and the Internet's) ad business
The tech company reported a cost-per-click decline for the third quarter in a row.
Digital Government
Pressure on Lockheed over F-35 is mandatory, general says
First four contracts for F-35s are exceeding their target cost by $1 billion.
Digital Government
Baby steps: The drone industry's code of conduct skips over key questions
A trade group's set of best practices is a start, but unmanned vehicles -- like the car and airplane before them -- will require revising old laws.
Cybersecurity
Agencies to dole out new hardware keys for secret networks
Move follows alleged leaks about cyberwarfare.
Digital Government
Half of technology leaders are bullish on big data
Others worry the government and corporations will abuse it.
Modernization
CSC unveils new federal cloud platform
Service offers unprecedented security and startup speed, company says.
Modernization
A world with more phones than people
A new World Bank report details astounding growth in mobile phones
Modernization
Agencies are still trying to figure out how many data centers they have, GAO says
Information on energy usage is often lacking.
Digital Government