Modernization

Reminder: Mobile Payments Are More Secure Than Traditional Credit Cards

That strip of plastic is riskier than you think.

Emerging Tech

Could a New Center Help the US in Global Supercomputing Rankings?

The Energy Department's new energy-efficient facility will include an innovative supercomputing center and an extremely fast network so researchers can tackle countrywide challenges.

Digital Government

The US Government Wants to Register Drones. Here's Why It Should.

There are a lot of concerns about integrating drones into the national airspace.

Digital Government

Clinton Says US Should Spend Whatever It Takes to Scrutinize Incoming Syrian Refugees

Screening "is the No. 1 requirement” for Syrians seeking to enter the United States, Clinton said during the debate.

Emerging Tech

Video: Is This High-Tech Barbie Watching You?

As more toys connect to the Internet, security concerns rise.

Artificial Intelligence

Community Rallies to 'Ban Killer Drones'

The unmanned-aircraft industry could help to revive a struggling region. But what are the consequences?

Emerging Tech

User Feedback Key to USASpending.gov’s 2-Year Facelift

Treasury has built an open beta site to collect user feedback before the final version goes live May 2017.

Cybersecurity

Cyber ‘War Games’ against China, Iran and North Korea Set for 2016

The drills are expected to run uniformed service members, civilians and contractors through the motions of staving off a cyber assault.

Emerging Tech

The Government Found Another 2,000 Data Centers

The government struggles to keep track of its technology investments.

Emerging Tech

Federal Government Takes a Bet on Quantum Computing with New D-Wave Purchase

The Los Alamos National Laboratory is buying a "quantum computer," in part to figure out how to use it.

Digital Government

Chinese Scientists Unveil New Stealth Material Breakthrough

Planes and warships just got a lot harder to see with microwave radar.

Modernization

Video: 3 Easy Ways to Clear Email Inbox Clutter

An organized and manageable inbox can create real productivity.

Emerging Tech

Review of IronKey W700: A Portable Computer on a Stick for Security-Minded Agencies

It wasn’t too long ago key drives were seen only as a danger to the security of federal networks. Not anymore.

Modernization

Video: Which Reality Headset Should You Get?

The technology is new but varied.

Modernization

DOD Official on 'Internet of Things' Security: 'We Have to Drive Out Passwords'

A military version of the Internet of Things needs to be far more robust against cyberattacks than its commercial counterpart.

Emerging Tech

Commerce Department Launches Data 'Startup'

The agency plans to recruit more than a dozen software engineers and data scientists.

Cybersecurity

You Only Need One Password to Access the Allegedly Hacked Law Enforcement Databases

Users can access a number of homeland security and law enforcement databases from a single website with a single password.

Ideas

How Audio Analytics Could Help Curb Government Threats

Complying with policies on audio monitoring is simpler than many agencies think.

Digital Government

Pentagon’s Plan to Deter Russia and China: Pair Troops with Machines

More than a year in the works, Pentagon leaders are betting an ambitious effort to pair soldiers with machines to give the American military an edge on the battlefield of the future.