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Will There Be a Government Standard for IoT Security?

NIST offers its view on Internet of Things security guidelines, but lawmakers are pressing for mandates that would regulate cybersecurity for IoT devices.

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Why the Army Corps of Engineers Believes in SaaS

Software as a Service enables a more agile and collaborative workforce for the Corps.

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Why Blockchain Promises More Than Bitcoin for Feds

Agencies may use the shared ledger technology to save time, improve efficiency and even strengthen security.

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USDA’s Sheridan: Cloud Is the Way Out of Infrastructure ‘Death Spiral’

The CIO of the Agriculture Department’s Risk Management Agency believes the cloud can revolutionize the federal IT work model.

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Modernizing Government IT Is Not Just About Technology

Agency CIOs must be empowered and focus on enterprisewide changes to truly move IT systems into the 21st century.

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Tony Scott: Agency CIOs Need to Get Away from 1970s Tech

IT leaders need to think about technology in strategic ways, focus on shared services and constantly modernize, the former Federal CIO says.

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How NASA Deploys Telehealth to Care for Astronauts

Ultrasound and remote video tools are critical to keeping International Space Station crew members healthy.

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Phishing Is Culprit Behind Vast Majority of Data Exfiltration, Intelligence Official Says

A top federal counterintelligence official says agencies must do more to harden their cybersecurity defenses, even if that means sacrificing some mission capabilities.

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3 Tips to Get Your Network Under Control

Agencies should know what is on their network to avoid sprawl and overspending on infrastructure.

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It's Time to Question Longstanding Password Security Best Practices

New research suggests federal IT leaders should rethink how they manage password security and authentication.

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Feds Can Kick-start Cloud Migrations with Email

Cloud-based email offers federal agencies like the Justice Department and NOAA an introduction into the benefits of cloud computing.

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New Tech and Policies Can Help Agencies Optimize Data Centers

MeriTalk research shows federal IT leaders have a lot of ground to cover to modernize their data centers but can use technology and cultural changes to make headway.

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Feds Need IoT Security that Goes Beyond the Perimeter

The massive influx of connected devices and distributed data calls for new ways of thinking about network security.

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How Agencies Can Optimize Their Data Centers via Hybrid IT

IT leaders are strategizing what data to send to the public cloud, what stays in-house and how to boost their IT infrastructure.

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Eye-Tracking Tech Delivers New Insights to TSA, NOAA and the VA

New forms of biometric tracking technology can help agencies better understand how users are directing their attention.

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FAA, CMS and GSA Retool to Take Advantage of Big Data

Agencies can use Big Data to gain insights that help citizens and make their operations more efficient, but they must upgrade IT infrastructure to do so.

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The Future of DOD's Plan to Defend Against IoT Threats

As the military seeks to take advantage of Internet of Things technology, it must also expand its defense of networked assets.

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How Hyperconvergence Simplifies Agencies' Data Centers

Agencies like the Government Accountability Office and State Department are turning to hyperconverged infrastructure to cut costs, reduce their data center footprints and improve service.

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How Agencies Can Achieve TIC Compliance in the Cloud

Here are three tips feds should follow to ensure that Trusted Internet requirements are met as applications move to the cloud.