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Lesson From the Ashley Madison Hack: Cloud Makes Everyone Vulnerable
Most of us get to be thoroughly relieved that our emails weren't in the Ashley Madison database. But don’t get too comfortable.
Digital Government
Census Has Big Tech Plans for the 2020 Count. Will They Stay on Track?
The agency plans to outfit field workers with mobile devices and allow people to use the Internet to fill out the survey.
Modernization
NFL Will Outfit Every Player with Movement-Tracking Wearables This Season
These devices will generate an enormous amount of real-time usable statistics, and could dramatically change the way fans and teams watch and analyze games.
Digital Government
DHS Delays Refugee Rapid DNA Tests Aimed at Stemming Human Trafficking
The onsite, one-hour minilabs could help curb human trafficking, officials say
Modernization
Justice Department to Require Warrants for Cell Phone Tracking Technology
The new policy does not apply to state and local police departments that have used cell-site simulators to track criminals
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PSC presses GSA for EIS clarifications
A letter from the industry association reiterates questions about cost and structure for critical telecom contract.
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New DISA deputy wants to fortify networks
A few weeks into the job, Maj. Gen. Sarah Zabel is calling on the Defense Information Systems Agency to do a better job of making Pentagon networks more resilient and secure.
Modernization
The Internet's watchmen applaud privacy
Security pros demonstrated that they, too, value privacy as they listened to a debate between a former NSA chief and one of the world's foremost privacy advocates.
Modernization
Exploding IoT has semiconductor industry calling for government help
Government needs to invest in semiconductor R&D, industry says, because research will play an increasingly crucial role in an increasingly connected world.
Modernization
How This Wireless Company is Beefing up Mobile Security in a New Way
Say hello to hardware that keeps your phone safer.
Digital Government
Using a Computer or Mobile Device Could Shave Years Off Seniors’ Mental Age
Another reason to not believe in the frequent claim that smartphones are making us dumb.
Modernization
It's 2015. Do you know where your data is?
Remote access of data is a beautiful and dangerous thing. When it comes to cloud and mobile, feds could take a breather and collect strategies instead of rushing headlong into the year-end spend-a-palooza.
Modernization
Help desk at State pinged Clinton's private email address
A State Department IT worker stumbled on Hillary Clinton's private email address in 2010, and wrote a note to Clinton about a possible glitch.
Modernization
What Can the Postal Service Learn from Uber?
The Office of the Inspector general suggested apps for mobile payment, and for scanning packages and paying for their pickup.
Modernization
FAA has looked at clouds from both sides now
A 10-year, $108 million deal with CSC Government Solutions will also include Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and other cloud providers.
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FirstNet woos potential bidders
With initial funding and spectrum secured, the public safety broadband network must actually start building soon. And that will require the cooperation of telecom firms.
Modernization
Video: Meet Buddy, the Robot that Will Help Protect and Connect You
A lot of high-powered tech, wrapped up in an adorable package.
Modernization
GSA enters quiet mode on telecom RFP
The rest of the month will be spent making final changes to the RFP, so GSA will not be responding to additional inquiries.
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