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Federal Data Center Closures Will Push Agencies to Retrain IT Staff
As federal agencies optimize and shutter data centers across the country, figuring how and where to reassign employees will be a priority, officials say.
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IT Leaders Stress Importance of Network Assessments Ahead of Cloud Migrations
Before moving to the cloud, agency IT leaders say that network assessments are needed to ensure a smooth transition.
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Federal Internet of Things Applications Will Drive Cloud Spending, Report Says
As the number of IoT sensors deployed by federal agencies grows, the data they generate will increasingly be stored in the cloud, according to Govini.
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FDIC Plans to Bolster Cybersecurity Following Breaches, with DHS Help
The agency says it will sign up for the Department of Homeland Security’s Einstein intrusion detection system.
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Automated Cybersecurity Tools Can Aid Agencies Facing a Talent Gap
Automating IT security functions can help agencies overcome staffing shortages while they bulk up their cybersecurity workforces.
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Federal Agencies Bolster Security by Streamlining IT
When agency IT leaders unify their security architecture, they often cut costs, simplify processes and find the sum is greater than the parts.
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The FBI’s Biometric Center of Excellence Peers into Future of ID Technology
With an innovative pilot program on iris recognition, the FBI is embracing the promise of biometric technology, both for itself and other agencies.
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GSA: Agencies Need to Get Ahead of Major Network Transition
The Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions contract will reshape how agencies procure telecommunications IT starting in 2020, but agencies need to prepare now.
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Air Force Partners with Samsung as Tablets Take Over in Rugged Environments
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 will help Air Force personnel with maintenance and digitized technical orders, and represents a shift away from notebooks.
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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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