Modernization
Apple’s Next Security Update May Not Be User Friendly
If the company encrypts iCloud backups, users would likely lose access to their valuable photos and contacts if they forget their password.
Digital Government
Former CIA Analyst Explains How Tech Companies Can Help Fight Terrorism
The gulf between Silicon Valley and Washington appears to be widening.
Modernization
Apple CEO Tim Cook Can Probably Defy the US Government All He Wants and Not Go to Jail
Cook has said he’ll pursue the legal challenge as far as the U.S. Supreme Court.
Modernization
Carter: U.S. disrupting Islamic State computer networks
The goal of the hacking campaign, which has intensified in recent weeks, is to cause Islamic State militants to "lose confidence in their networks," Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Feb. 29.
Digital Government
FBI Director Says Apple Case Will Be ‘Instructive’ to Other Courts, but Won’t Set Precedent
“Sure, a decision by a judge–there’s a judge weighing a decision in Brooklyn right now–all of those decisions will guide how other courts handle similar requests,” he said.
Modernization
Video: How to Track Your PC or Mac if You Lose It
Be prepared for this worst-case scenario.
Digital Government
FBI Chief: Universal Encryption Would Paralyze Law Enforcement
FBI warns the world that Apple is making is one where the FBI can’t do its job. Apple says the FBI is seeking "dangerous power." Who’s right?
Modernization
Used Phones Are Full of Previous Owners’ Data
Researchers bought 20 used smartphones in four cities, and recovered thousands of photos, texts and emails.
Modernization
Top naval commanders asks Carter to include SCADA on cyber scorecard
The request from two Navy admirals comes as the Defense Department seeks to improve its metrics for holding leaders accountable for IT security failings.
Modernization
Apple Is Right: The FBI Wants to Break Into Lots of Phones
After Apple’s lawyers revealed the agency is trying to gain access to about a dozen devices, it’s becoming increasingly clear why the government chose to take the San Bernardino case public.
Modernization
FedRAMP wants to overhaul cloud authorizations
FedRAMP's high baseline standards are on the back burner as the program focuses on slashing the amount of time it takes to complete authorizations.
Modernization
No, Verizon is Not Getting Out of the Cloud Business -- at Least not for Government
News broke earlier this month that the telecommunications giant would shutter two of its public cloud services, but government customers shouldn’t fret.
Modernization
FirstNet pushes bid deadline two weeks
FirstNet extended the deadline for RFP submissions, as it makes room for bidders to make their capabilities cases.
Ideas
Apple Versus the US Government, Who is Right?
It is important to note that technology giants have generally worked with the government for almost 100 years.
Modernization
$50B telecom contract protested over SAM access
A pre-award protest was filed in GSA's huge, next-generation telecommunications contract for lack of access to SAM portal.
Modernization
Video: How to Keep Your Phone Number Private
You don't want your digits as well known as 867-5309
Modernization
Bendable Phones Could Be the Next Big Thing
There’s something about the idea of unfurling a phone as we would a newspaper that seems eminently futuristic.
Digital Government
What the FBI vs. Apple Encryption Fight Is Really About
When software engineers at Apple designed the iPhone’s security features, they labored knowing that millions were relying on them to safeguard their privacy.
Modernization