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How DHS Tries to Slow the Rise of Phishing Attacks

The number of agency employees who click on potentially malicious links has dropped.

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Make the Most of Group Messaging Apps

Agencies can get more from enterprise social software if leaders manage security and think about integration ahead of time.

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IoT Tech Sends Agencies a Beacon from the Future

New Internet of Things beacon technology might be a more resilient and more accurate way for federal agencies to help track users’ location.

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DHS Highlights the Importance of Cybersecurity in October

The Trump administration has emphasized cybersecurity, and the Department of Homeland Security is using National Cyber Security Awareness Month to remind citizens of its significance.

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3 Agency Must-Have Technologies for Ransomware Defense

Feds can turn to endpoint protection, patch management, whitelisting to stay free of malware.

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3 Tips for a Smooth Data Loss Prevention Rollout

Data loss prevention technology can help agencies block insider threats with the right approach.

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Here Are the Top Priorities of the Intelligence Community’s New CIO

John Sherman, President Donald Trump’s pick for the post, will likely focus on moving the IC away from siloed IT systems.

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DHS Rolls Out New Tool to Boost Confidence in Cyber IT Security

A new supply chain risk management plan is aimed at getting more information about cybersecurity technology’s origins.

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SBA Highlights Importance of Training for Cloud Migrations

Training programs help agencies close skills gaps as more and more data moves to the cloud and systems get modernized.

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How the Government Can Get on the Road to the Self-Driving Network

Automated networks can help agencies reduce costs while increasing flexibility and security.

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DHS Wants to Make Sure Agencies Block Suspicious Emails

The agency wants to encourage wider adoption of security measures meant to stop phishing scams and malicious emails.

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CIO Turnover Sparks GAO Concern for Federal IT Reform

IT acquisition has landed on the Government Accountability Office’s High Risk List, and with sands shifting for tech leaders, reining in ineffective spending could be more difficult.

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Trump Administration Sets Tech R&D Priorities for the Future

Advancements in military, cybersecurity and automation are among the many focal areas for the federal government in fiscal 2019.

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Trump Administration Highlights the Importance of Shared Services

A model in which agencies share common functions is a central element of the White House’s vision to streamline IT across the government.

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Data: The Piece of Cybersecurity Feds Can No Longer Ignore

The Trump administration needs to work with Congress to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security's Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program.

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4 Reasons Why Now Is the Time for Agencies to Embrace the Cloud

The government can cut costs, become more agile, protect data better and enhance security by shifting applications to the cloud.

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The Trump Administration’s IT Challenge: Do More with Less

Agencies won’t see big bumps in funding in 2018, but with strategic sourcing and shared services, they can get the most out of every dollar.

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The Future of the Pentagon’s DIUx Unit Seems Bright

The Defense Department’s Defense Innovation Unit Experimental keeps pushing ahead on the frontiers of tech — and has the backing of Defense Secretary James Mattis.

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New Army CIO Lays Out Vision for Network of the Future

Maj. Gen. Bruce Crawford says the service branch needs a network that is more versatile and not as dependent on proprietary technology.

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What Are Feds’ Biggest Cybersecurity Pain Points — and How Can Tech Address Them?

The government needs to update software, approach security from an agencywide perspective and enhance its defense, federal officials say.