Digital Government
Only 23% of the World Has a Free and Open Internet
The U.S. does not have the world's most free internet, according to a independent watchdog group.
Ideas
Shining a Light to Overcome the Internet of Thing’s Security Complexities
Because the IoT is relatively new, it brings unfamiliar complexities for federal IT professionals.
Emerging Tech
Farmers to Congress: We Need Broadband, Too
Agriculture and energy companies in rural areas want to find efficiencies with internet of things devices, but lack of high-speed access is a problem
Cybersecurity
How a Commerce Department Standards Agency Grew Into a Cybersecurity Powerhouse
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has a hand in nearly every aspect of government cybersecurity.
Ideas
The Urgent Case for IoT Security Training for Civilian Agencies
Civilian agencies could learn a thing or two from the military's cyber culture.
Emerging Tech
Lawmakers Increasingly Cautious About Internet of Things
Congressional discussion on connected devices centers more on the privacy and security of citizen data.
Cybersecurity
Can the Government’s Buying Power Create a More Secure Internet of Things?
Device manufacturers still determine how they secure their gadgets, but legislation could push industry in a more secure direction, experts tell the House Oversight committee.
Digital Government
Congressman Wants U.S. to Part With Europe on Data Privacy
As the number of devices quietly gathering your data increases, so does the risk of exposure.
Digital Government
Intel Exec: Internet of Things Isn’t Scaling As Fast As We Thought
Actual connected devices may fall short of the 50 billion experts were predicting would join the internet by 2020.
Artificial Intelligence
We’re Experiencing the Harry Potterification of Technology
Everyday objects are becoming enchanted as if they’ve been torn from the pages of a Rowling novel.
Emerging Tech
IARPA Funds Project To Track Worker Productivity with Sensors
A new study aims to understand the impact stress has on worker performance.
Emerging Tech
Draft Bill Would Create Connected Device Advisory Board for Agencies
Rep. Robin Kelly plans to introduce companion legislation to the Senate's Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvements Act—possibly with a few tweaks.
Modernization
Facebook Is Reportedly Working on Hardware to Take on the Amazon Echo and Google Home
“Hey Facebook, how many likes did my witty post about Trump get today?”
Cybersecurity
Senators Want a Hack-Proof Internet of Government Things
The bill also would require government connected devices to be free of known vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity
DOD Needs to Lock Down Smart TVs to Prevent Surveillance, Watchdog Says
The Defense Department needs to step security of connected devices, according to a recent report.
Emerging Tech
Time for Agencies to Rethink the Internet of Things, NIST Official Says
It's hard to secure the internet of things if parties can't agree what it is.
Cybersecurity
