Modernization

New committee looks to elevate electronic warfare

The Electronic Warfare Executive Committee seeks to translate experimentation into actual capabilities being deployed.

Ideas

What’s Missing in the Encryption, Privacy and Security Debate

There are four key considerations surrounding the secure design of mobile devices we should keep in mind in both a government and private sector context.

Digital Government

The Government Might Subpoena Your Toaster. Blame the Internet of Things.

Law-enforcement officials say they’re running out of ways to spy on criminals and terrorists. Maybe they’re not looking in the right places.

Modernization

New bill seeks to remove roadblocks to telehealth

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced the CONNECT for Health Act to increase access to telehealth services and reduce costs.

Modernization

Google leads effort to bring broadband to public housing

Google is picking up the tab for hyper-speed Internet access in public housing across the country, starting with 100 homes in Kansas City.

Modernization

Cybersecurity key in converged NS2020 environment

How cybersecurity is woven into fabric of the GSA's next-generation telecommunications contract.

Cybersecurity

Could a More Secure Online Browser Protect Background Check Hack Victims?

Richard “Hollis” Helms, a 45-year-veteran of the intelligence community, has a tool he says might stem the potential bleeding of national secrets.

Modernization

Microsoft's Project Natik Test-Drives a Data Center Under the Sea

The cold water of the deep sea may be an ideal environment for server farms.

Digital Government

Harvard Study: Criminals Aren’t Actually ‘Going Dark’ Using Encryption

Who needs to access encrypted text messages when law enforcement could listen in through a smart TV?

Modernization

Congress watching FirstNet security, state opt-ins

The House panel in charge of FirstNet oversight did a reality check on the project, with some lawmakers concerned about security and state participation in the nationwide public safety communications network.

Modernization

IG wants Secret Service to modernize its radio gear

The DHS inspector general said the Secret Service's outdated radio systems could affect its ability to protect the president and other high-ranking national officials.

Modernization

GSA plows on towards EIS RFP deadline

Even the historic blizzard in Washington didn't delay the final deadline for vendor proposals for the General Services Administration's massive telecommunications contract.

Modernization

Apple Is Reportedly Developing an iPhone That Charges Wirelessly

Apple has previously expressed dislike for conventional wireless-charging technology.

Modernization

Will Adding Free Wi-Fi to America's National Parks Ruin Them?

What good is being immersed in nature without constant access to high-speed Internet?

Modernization

Tweeting at a Federal Agency? The New ‘US Digital Registry’ Can Tell You for Sure

The registry aims to be the authoritative source for all official social media accounts used by federal agencies -- and a resource for developers.