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DOD Official on 'Internet of Things' Security: 'We Have to Drive Out Passwords'
A military version of the Internet of Things needs to be far more robust against cyberattacks than its commercial counterpart.
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Commerce Department Launches Data 'Startup'
The agency plans to recruit more than a dozen software engineers and data scientists.
Tech
A New Ruling Against the NSA is a Win for Edward Snowden
The NSA has nevertheless filed for an emergency stay from a higher court.
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The 5 Key Traits of a Successful Digital Government Strategy
No government organization will succeed in today’s fast-changing environment without a cohesive digital strategy.
Tech
Two-Thirds of Federal IT Managers Fear a Security Breach from Colleagues
Dell Software survey points to detailed monitoring of privileged users following OPM breach.
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Homeland Security to Fast Track Hiring of up to 1,000 New Cyber Personnel
Legislation approved by Congress last year allows DHS to speed the hiring of cyber experts, to set rates of basic pay, and to provide additional compensation, benefits, incentives and allowances.
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Lawmakers Want to Know Which Agencies Use a Controversial Cell-Phone Surveillance Tech
A bipartisan group of representatives asked 24 agencies if and how they use “Stingray” technology.
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Hackers Threaten Berkeley H.S. African Americans, Adjust College Applicants’ Class Rankings, and Swipe Michigan Casino Customers' Cards
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Tech
Feds to Undergo Privacy Training Under OMB’s New IT Guidance
Everyone who touches data must execute best practices to curb risk, advocate says.
Tech
NASA Has a Prototype of the Spacesuit Astronauts Will Wear on Mars
The crowdsourced Z-2 is for planetary exploration only, and won't be used in space or on spacecrafts.
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IRS Not Keeping Track of Whom It Shares Data With
Many "interconnections" used at the tax agency lack proper authorization or security agreements, according to an audit.
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DHS Invests in Wearables That Can Detect Nuclear Threats
The Human Portable Tripwire program intends to outfit DHS personnel with devices that alert wearers when nuclear or radioactive material is nearby.
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NASA's Latest Mars Findings Will Test Just How Interested We Really Are in Learning About Mars
Researchers address how and why the planet's once-thick atmosphere lost most of its gases to space.
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Does the White House Plan to Curb High-Profile Hacks Rely Too Much on Tech?
Some critics wonder where IT management fits in the plan.
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Sanders Isn't So Tired of 'Those Damn Emails' Anymore
The Democratic frontrunners are no longer shying away from hitting each other where it hurts.
Tech
Iran Accused of Hacking Accounts of White House Officials
Iran’s opponents to the nuclear deal are reportedly acting out against the United States.
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How Secure is Federal Data at Branch Offices and Other Remote Sites?
Almost 90 percent of federal leaders polled in a new survey say they are concerned about their ability to secure sensitive information in branch offices.
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