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DOD's Initial 'Hack the Pentagon' Program Could Lead to Similar Efforts
The Pentagon’s “Bug Bounty” found about 90 vulnerabilities in the Department of Defense’s public websites, and the department is going to reward those who discovered the flaws.
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The Internet of Things for the Battlefield Needs to Be Flexible, Army Official Says
To serve the soldiers of the future through connected devices, the military will need dynamic and adaptable networks.
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DHS, Border Protection and Marines Want Commercial IoT Devices on the Battlefield
Federal officials argued the pendulum must swing back toward the usefulness of technology in the debate between accessibility and security.
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Federal Officials’ Confidence in Internal Cybersecurity Has Dropped Significantly Since 2014
Fewer than 1 in 3 respondents are confident or very confident in their agency or department’s ability to keep up with evolving cyberthreats, according to a Dell survey.
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DARPA Focuses on Taking Risks and Getting the Most from Its Technology Investments
Behind Arati Prabhakar, the director of DARPA, the agency thrives on a culture of experimentation, which can yield significant rewards.
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How the Federal Government Can Make Procurement Great Again
GSA’s digital services arm, 18F, wants to blend procurement cycles with agile development. The question is, how?
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Patent and Trademark Office Uses Open Data to Bring Patent Info to the Masses
A small team at the USPTO built a new tool to help visualize reams of patent data and create opportunities for insight and inspiration.
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Governmentwide Contracts Offer Agencies Newer Technologies at a Faster Pace
As government simplifies procurement, governmentwide acquisition contracts represent the sound choice for technology spends.
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The 5 Most Amazing Technologies DARPA Helped Invent — Besides the Internet
Over the decades, the Defense Department’s research arm has been responsible for several technology breakthroughs that have reshaped our lives.
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"Weaponization of Code" Represents Revolution in Cyberwarfare
The U.S. should embrace cybersecurity treaties, a former State Department official says.
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Commerce, State Departments Take Steps to Combat Insider Security Threats
Data breaches caused by federal employees, either knowingly or unwittingly, are a major concern at agencies, but security controls are not enough to tackle the threat.
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Why Oak Ridge and Other Agencies Have Opened Their Own App Stores
Employees want apps. Agencies want control. With iTunes-like stores, the two can find a happy medium.
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The Army's Network of the Future Will Be Software-Defined
Looking ahead to the years 2025-2040, the Army chief information officer has envisioned an agile, dynamic network that relies on software and intelligence to win battles.
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Addressing the Growing Need for Data Security
Endpoints have quickly become the primary targets for cybercriminals to infiltrate organizations.
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Federal IT Modernizations Bring New Technology — and Security Problems
Although upgrades are necessary in many cases, if not done properly, they can increase agencies’ vulnerabilities, according to SolarWinds.
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Are 3D-Printed Drones Coming Soon to the Army?
Starting in early 2017, the Army plans to begin testing how it might use 3D-printed drones on the battlefield.
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The Army and Navy Use SQL Server On and Off the Battlefield
The Defense Department relies on SQL Server to manage a wide range of databases.
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Tackling the Government’s Tech Worker Shortage
Richard Spires, former DHS CIO, is on a mission to help cultivate tech talent.
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Interior Dept., Army Corps of Engineers Use File-Sharing to Enhance Collaboration
Federal IT departments say cloud-based tools enhance communication, productivity and mobility.
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