Modernization
Amazon Argues That Alexa Is Protected By the First Amendment in a Murder Trial
Police in Arkansas are seeking 48 hours worth of recordings and responses made by an Amazon Echo.
Digital Government
The Man Who Led the Syrian Train-and-Equip Effort Wants A Cultural Translation App
The complex, delicate missions of today and tomorrow need a better way to bring fused intelligence to operators.
Modernization
Countries With the World’s Fastest Mobile Internet
Some places clock over 30 megabits per second on average.
Modernization
Video: These Apps Will Help You Find a Parking Spot
Avoid circling around the block for 20 minutes.
Modernization
UPS Is Testing Drones That Allow Its Delivery Trucks to Be in Two Places at Once
Spending all day waiting for a package delivery may one day be a thing of the past.
Modernization
DHS chief takes first steps to building a border wall
DHS picks sites in Arizona, California and Texas to begin building a planned border wall, and also moves to hire thousands of new border agents.
Cybersecurity
Could Segmentation Restore the Federal Cybersecurity Perimeter?
Using segmentation requires thinking about cybersecurity in a way almost completely opposite of tradition.
Modernization
IG: Interior risks exposing sensitive data
Deficient IT security controls at a core data center put the Department of Interior at risk of exposing sensitive and personally identifiable information.
Digital Government
Lawmakers Want Social Media Vetted for All Visa Applicants and Ask More Mar-a-Lago Questions
This week, legislators addressed issues related to visas, Mar-a-Lago, cellphone privacy and more.
Modernization
DHS Showcases Bluetooth Tech at RSA
DHS’ cyber research division looks for technology the private sector will use but might not develop on its own.
Cybersecurity
New York DA to Trump: Have Our Backs Against Cop-proof Encryption
New York District Attorney Cyrus Vance advocated a congressional ban on cop-proof encryption, but legislation never got off the ground.
Modernization
The future is mobile
How to balance cybersecurity threats and demographic trends in the federal workforce.
Modernization
I’ll Never Bring My Phone on an International Flight Again—Neither Should You
All the security in the world can’t save you if someone has physical possession of your phone or laptop.
Modernization
Video: Eliminate Keys With a Smart Lock
The internet of everything extends to your front door.
Emerging Tech
How a Flooded Data Center Sparked a Cloud Migration Effort
Agencies need to know their inventory and infrastructure before they start migrating, the SBA CIO said.
Cybersecurity
Blame the US, Not China, For Recent Surge in Massive Cyberattacks
The blame so far had largely fallen on the Chinese manufacturers for churning out devices with shoddy security on the cheap.
Modernization
How health IT hints at the future of innovation for DOD
The current effort to integrate DOD systems with the Cerner electronic health record represents a new direction in Pentagon IT culture and practice, according to CIO Terry Halvorsen.
Digital Government
Video: These High-Tech Glasses Help the Legally Blind See
And they connect to the internet
Digital Government