Emerging Tech
NIST Tries to Define ‘Internet of Things’
Technologists can’t really agree on what qualifies as part of that network of devices and sensors.
Emerging Tech
Why Federal Agencies Won’t Take Up the Internet of Things Anytime Soon
A new report suggests leadership vacuums and lack of an IoT strategy could hinder adoption.
Emerging Tech
White House Boosts Internet of Things with Wireless Research Program
The National Science Foundation research program could help reach greater connectivity.
Cybersecurity
'Mr. Robot' Played to Our Worst Technology Fears With a Mini Horror Movie About a Hacked Smart Home
This is a different kind of home invasion.
Cybersecurity
Lawmakers Want to See If Dumbing Down Smart Grids Might Thwart Hackers
The idea behind the experiment with analog tech is to help identify -- and remove -- hidden vulnerabilities that could let in malware.
Cybersecurity
White House Cyber Commission May Endorse Security Ratings System for Software
Legendary Hacker "Mudge" expects to release results from security tests of 100,000 software programs as early as July.
Digital Government
Welcome to the Internet of Things: Your Toaster is Watching You
Get ready for home appliances that track your movements and know what you want before you do.
Cybersecurity
Thousands of Security Cameras in the US Can Easily Be Hacked
Many people never change the default passwords on their cameras or even go through the hassle of adding a password.
Cybersecurity
How These Two Security Companies Aim to Fight the Car-Hacking Threat
“A huge problem with vehicle security is that once a threat gets into one system, it’s very easy to move horizontally to all the others,” said Ami Dotan, CEO of Karamba Security.
Emerging Tech
Nextgov Ebook: Federal Agencies Adapt to the Internet of Things
The challenges are innumerable, including protecting the data the internet of things collects and thwarting cyberattacks on that ecosystem.
Cybersecurity
Fashion Industry Tells Feds: We Need Better Cybersecurity for Internet-Connected Clothes
The fashion industry is also urging Washington not to hinder creativity.
Digital Government
Report: Federal ‘Internet of Things’ Spending Up by 20 Percent
Agencies spent $8.8 billion on connected technology in the 2015 fiscal year, mostly on wireless devices and sensors.
Cybersecurity
This Is the Real Threat Posed By Hacked Medical Devices at VA
Most medical device manufacturers do not have the know-how or tools to patch vulnerabilities in devices quickly.
Modernization
This Company is Poised to Dominate the Internet of Things Market
Most of the innovation on the so-called Internet of Things is locked up in patents held by the companies that make the innards of sensors and routers.
Digital Government
VA Wants to Protect the Medical Internet of Things
Internet-enabled medical devices could provide a gateway for hackers.
Emerging Tech
How IoT and Augmented Reality Will Disrupt Federal Tech
Such a future may only be a few years away, according to a new report.
Emerging Tech
State Dept. Wants To Map All Wireless Devices Within a 10-Foot Zone
The system could detect Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and cellular devices operating in embassies, consulates and other State buildings.
Modernization
Video: These Tiny Samsung Computers Might One Day Fill Your Home
A vision for the Internet of Homes.
Ideas
How the Digital Transformation Will Upend the Pentagon
DOD is one of the most complex and widespread organizations in the world, but in today’s battlespace, embracing digitization helps pull together all aspects of defense.
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