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Drones Take Off in a Public Safety Role
Will successful rescue missions completed with the help of drone operators help loosen some of the FAA's regulations?
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Shining a Light to Overcome the Internet of Thing’s Security Complexities
Because the IoT is relatively new, it brings unfamiliar complexities for federal IT professionals.
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Protect White House Staff's Personal Tech But Don’t Forget to Secure Government Phones
Talking about personal devices takes attention away from the arguably greater threat posed by unsecured government-issued mobile devices.
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Sharing the Secret to Digitization in Emerging Economies
Governments must realize that data is the currency of the future.
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Homeland to Focus on Critical Infrastructure Protection in November as Vulnerabilities Mount
DHS saved the best of cybersecurity awareness month for last.
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The Urgent Case for IoT Security Training for Civilian Agencies
Civilian agencies could learn a thing or two from the military's cyber culture.
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How Agencies Can Shift From Reactive to Proactive Insider Threat Defense
Smarter tools and rules can help keep agencies on top of what's happening on their networks.
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5 Ways Government Can Shift From Spinning Out Tech to Spinning It In
The U.S. government has unique tools to attract innovators and acquire technology as its traditional influence over R&D and technology markets shrinks.
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What Every Government Leader Should Know About Blockchain
Blockchain could be as disruptive as the internet.
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Are Careless Insiders the Biggest Federal Cyber Threat?
Agencies face a ton of cybersecurity threats, but hapless insiders are especially worrisome, according to a recent survey.
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Using Technology to Aid the Opioid Crisis' Innocent Victims
Manual processes are holding back the way governments could support children and families in crisis.
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Here’s How to Make Patching Security Holes Easier For Everyone
Enterprise patch management is hard, but here's one way to tackle bring-your-own-device security issues.
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Customer Experience Bills Pose Hidden Risks for Citizens
A section of the bills calls for anonymizing data, but that could prevent some agencies from helping with their outreach missions.
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How Microservices Can Help Build a More Responsive Government
Thinking small can make a big difference in improving citizen services.
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Without Automation, There is No Federal IT Modernization
But making automation a reality will be a challenge.
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October to Focus on Ghosts, Goblins and Cybersecurity Threats
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s going to be busy.
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How the FITARA Scorecard Could Impact the Future of Software Licensing
Agencies can still make moves to improve their December grades if they take these steps.
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Small Changes Could Make a Big Impact in Federal Acquisition
Thinking differently, especially about how to pick procurement professionals, could lead to greater innovation.
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The Network of Tomorrow Can Drive Cost Savings and Better Performance
Intent-based networking may be the future of federal IT.
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