Modernization
It takes DISA 3.5 hours to activate a single classified mobile phone -- here's why
Over-the-air provisioning remains a challenge for classified mobile devices.
Modernization
Digital government, openness and open cloud -- new cornerstones of democracy
An open cloud -- supporting open source, open standards and interoperability -- can drive innovation and boost citizen participation in government.
Cybersecurity
Ex-Wife of Former Cop Allegedly Used Mobile Spyware for ID Fraud Racket
Her secret cellphone recordings are evidence in the case against a one-time California local police commander.
Modernization
FTC's newest techie, a NOAA staffer indictment and more bad news for USIS
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Modernization
CDM-FedRAMP union not on the calendar... yet
The structure of continuous diagnostics and mitigation services complicates coupling the process to FedRAMP.
Modernization
FAA seeks digital tool to aid investigations
The FAA wants to buy a commercial off-the-shelf forensic case management software tool.
Modernization
Workforce, infrastructure and avoiding future crashes: Q&A with Greg Ambrose
FCW sat down recently for an exclusive interview with Greg Ambrose, the State Department's director of consular systems and technology, who talked about how his office is trying to prevent a repeat of the malfunction its visa and passport database experienced July 20.
Modernization
Is the Chinese Government Hacking Every iPhone in the Country?
China has an estimated 100 million iPhone users, and all of them could be vulnerable
Modernization
Mobile Devices Will Transform How Government Fieldwork Gets Done
IPads and iPhones can do more than make field workers more efficient in creating reports and reducing paperwork.
Modernization
Will new commercial mobile encryption affect BYOD policy?
The flip side of default data encryption on mobile devices is that a lost or stolen device won't yield up its secrets -- an important feature for many federal employees.
Modernization
FCC Wants to Upgrade Your Phone to 5G
The agency is looking into the next generation of wireless technology, which could make phones a thousand times faster.
Modernization
Feds urge early cooperation in malware investigations
Cyber resiliency in financial services comes from public-private coordination and aggressive prosecution.
Modernization
Understanding State's big database crash: Q&A with Greg Ambrose
FCW's exclusive interview with Greg Ambrose, the State Department’s director of consular systems and technology, who talked about how his office is trying to prevent a repeat of this summer's visa and passport database malfunction.
Emerging Tech
Getting Health Info to Low-Income Cellphone Users
The digital divide is shrinking; useful apps aren’t keeping pace.
Modernization
Three Reasons Apple’s New Encryption Technology is a Good Idea (Even if the FBI Hates It)
The benefits of secure encryption far outweigh the costs of devices that "go dark" even when authorities have a lawful warrant.
Modernization
How a Simple Note-Taking App Became the New Anti-Censorship Tool in China
Mainland internet users have been able to freely share commentary and stories about the protests on the app.
Modernization
GSA unveils 'FedRAMP Ready' systems
The latest offering is intended to help agencies speed the process of deploying authorized cloud solutions.
Modernization
Your Smartphone Can Detect Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Rays. Here’s Why That Matters
When your smartphone detects a cosmic ray, it can share data with the researchers, allowing them to study the rays in more detail than ever before.
Digital Government
VA Plans to Build Nationwide High-Frequency Radio Network to Communicate During Emergencies
Network will cover more than 200 VA medical facilities.
Digital Government