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Q&A with Infoblox’s Ralph Havens
The president of Infoblox federal discusses the biggest threats to information security, why DNS attacks are on the rise and best practices for getting them under control.
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Feds Get in on the Pokémon GO Craze
Agencies are leveraging interest in the augmented reality mobile game to engage with citizens and promote services.
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VA, HHS Continue to Invest Heavily in Health IT and Telecommunications Services
Despite budgetary uncertainty, the health agencies are spending to modernize their technology, according to Big Data and analytics firm Govini.
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Despite Metro Shutdowns in Washington, Virtualization and Telework Let Feds Keep Working
The government has improved its ability to let workers perform their jobs remotely, minimizing disruptions that prevent workers from being in the office, according to an industry executive.
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FedRAMP’s Release of High Baseline Requirements Could Signal Shift in Cloud Adoption
The General Services Administration’s publishing of the FedRAMP High Baseline Requirements could make agencies more inclined to use the cloud to host sensitive data.
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VA Responds to Ransomware Threats with Help from DHS
After the attempted attack in March, the agency repelled the ransomware intrusion and collaborated closely with Homeland Security on its response.
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DOD and Cybercom Want to Train for Realistic Cyberattacks
The Defense Department wants to create a program that will help prepare the department to respond to complex and sophisticated attacks on critical infrastructure.
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FEMA Wants to Streamline Device Portfolio and Go Mobile
The emergency management agency wants to make sure its workforce has versatile computing devices — which could mean fewer devices overall.
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The Navy Sees 3D Printing as a Way to Navigate to a Flexible Future
The push toward 3D printing by the Navy follows similar efforts from other service branches to save money and become more resilient.
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Cultural Opposition to Modernizing Federal IT May Be Overblown
Officials from the Transportation Department and Social Security Administration argue that many federal IT officials want to work with newer technologies.
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Commerce Department Teams Up with DHS to Improve Its Cybersecurity
Using tools from the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program, Commerce is looking to get ahead of the cybersecurity curve.
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Federal Agencies Have a Window to Upgrade to the Cloud and Modern IT
Federal CIO Tony Scott and Rep. Gerald Connolly pressed the case for the Obama administration’s $3.1 billion IT modernization fund at the MeriTalk Cloud Computing Brainstorm event.
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Federal CIO Tony Scott: $3.1 Billion IT Modernization Fund Will Reorient Tech Spending
The federal government should shift its focus away from maintaining old, automated systems, Scott said in a keynote address at the 2016 Federal Forum.
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Augmented Reality Headsets Promise Navy Divers an ‘Iron Man’ Experience
The new system, designed to give divers critical information while under the waves, will be tested in the fall and enhanced further in 2017.
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When An Employee Leaves Your Agency, Make Sure Your Data Doesn’t
There are some clear lessons federal agencies can learn from the FDIC data breach about protecting sensitive data.
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Defense Department’s Program to Monitor for Insider Threats Mirrors Other Agencies’ Efforts
The DOD’s new system is in line with similar efforts from the State and Commerce departments.
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Agency Wi-Fi Adoption Can Take Off if Security Concerns Are Addressed
As younger workers access Wi-Fi on mobile devices, agencies can tackle security concerns while supporting new wireless services.
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The Fight for Wireless Spectrum Is a New Battlefront for Navy, Marines
Both the Navy and the Marine Corps are searching for new technologies that will allow them to make the most of their airwaves.
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FedTech Guide to the Data Center Optimization Initiative
DCOI holds a lot of promise for federal data center performance, but what areas is it going to specifically tackle?
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