Modernization

A sobering take on government contractors

Steve Kelman shares a longtime executive's less-than-rosy report on federal IT.

Cybersecurity

Military Supermarket Chain's Encryption Setup is 'Unacceptable,' Commissary Says

Computer-generated passwords essentially are stored underneath the doormat, beside personal and financial data, contracting documents show.

Modernization

The perils and promise of software-defined data centers

Proponents say SDDC could revolutionize the data center, but real-world proof of its effectiveness is hard to find.

Modernization

VA expects movement on cloud acquisition this month

A top IT official said the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to start its move to the cloud with commodity applications.

Emerging Tech

Who's in Charge of Regulating the Internet of Things?

It's complicated.

Cybersecurity

Report: Backups May Not Be Enough Protection from Ransomware

Threat intelligence firm CrowdStrike warns criminals are ramping up the frequency and cost of ransomware attacks.

Modernization

DOD CIO: Industry needs to do better

The DOD CIO says that industry needs to focus on partnerships and bring better solutions to meet DOD's cyber needs.

Digital Government

This Is What the Hospital of the Future Sounds Like

Experts are working to create environments that will be less cacophonous and more harmonious.

Modernization

Army introduces new rapid tech office

The Army is launching a new Rapid Capabilities Office designed to address its shrinking superiority in critical areas such as electronic warfare and cyber.

Modernization

Buying event helps museum save on computers

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum saved $75,000 on laptop and desktop computers by participating in a GSA buying event.

Emerging Tech

Survey: New IT Means New Complexity

A new survey found piggybacking new technologies onto old systems is sometimes problematic.

Cybersecurity

FBI Director: Americans Never Had 'Absolute Privacy'

A renewed debate about encryption is coming, according to James Comey.

Modernization

U.S. and EU need secure threat sharing

The U.S. and the EU are building up their information sharing networks to address the growing threat of global terrorism, and a central challenge is keeping the shared intelligence secure.

Modernization

USSM builds on shared services

GSA's year-old shared services office laying the groundwork for new marketplace ecosystem.

Modernization

Video: The Mobile Web to Become Less Annoying Thanks to Google

Better browsing is coming soon.

Modernization

Convincing your team to buy into the cloud

A can-do spirit has enabled the FCC to make a dramatic leap forward in IT modernization. What could this mean for your IT shop?

Modernization

How to Prevent Facebook from Drinking Up Some Personal Info on WhatsApp Users

1 billion users will have their phone numbers shared.

Cybersecurity

Update Your iPhone Now

Apple just released a patch that fixes three giant vulnerabilities in iOS.

Modernization

Help FBI Catch Bank Robbers With Your Phone

The bureau launched a mobile app that lets users send tips about robberies.

Modernization

NPPD still hopeful on infrastructure protection

After a year, DHS remains optimistic that a proposed reorganization to link cyber and physical security operations will move forward.