Cybersecurity
Things Can Go Kaboom When a Defense Contractor's 3-D Printer Gets Hacked
Military vendors that print with metal powders should heed forthcoming NIST security standards.
Emerging Tech
The Internet Is Getting Too Big for Just One Kind of Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi Alliance is working on two new specifications—one with much more range and one with much less.
Digital Government
Intro to Computer Science Is Now the Most Popular Course at Harvard
Harvard students know which way the wind is blowing.
Cybersecurity
Did NATO Drop the Ball on Cyber Defense?
With the threat that comes with NATO’s increased posture in Eastern Europe, NATO cannot afford to take its time beefing up its cyber defense.
Digital Government
Special Operations Wants Portable Lasers, Better Night Vision Goggles
The Special Operations Command requires “revolutionary game changing” technologies to support its mission.
Emerging Tech
Internet of Things: What Happens When the Physical and Virtual Worlds Collide?
Well, it could mean a whole lot of broken gadgets.
Cybersecurity
Privacy Groups Worry Americans are Losing Their Appetite for NSA Surveillance Reform
A summer of security concerns has complicated the fall push for surveillance legislation.
Cybersecurity
Administration renews call for cyber legislation
Officials at DHS, the prime civilian agency in charge of cybersecurity, are reminding lawmakers that the clock is ticking on the 113th Congress.
Digital Government
Performance tracking, big data feedback and a nuclear landmark
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Emerging Tech
‘Smart’ Traffic Signals Could Make Your Commute a Whole Lot More Bearable
The humble traffic signal is gaining some new responsibilities.
Digital Government
Why So Many in the Tech Industry Struggle with Depression
Long hours, isolation, and stress put IT professionals at risk of mental illness.
Cybersecurity
Meet your friendly neighborhood intel research shop
IARPA is hosting its first-ever industry day over two days, Oct. 29-30.
Cybersecurity
'You need to talk in terms of operational impact'
Tales from the trenches about why it's so hard to get buy-in for cyber and other IT initiatives.
People
Government tech lessons from the Far East
Steve Kelman notes that Asia may be emerging as a center for government service delivery innovation.
Digital Government
Earmarks by another name
Legislators have a new way of targeting spending that could bring benefits and burdens for agencies.
Cybersecurity
Payment System at California Hotel Group Hacked
Hospitality // California, United States
Modernization