Emerging Tech

Internet of Things Should be Part of Congressional Debate on Encryption, Lawmaker Says

Legislators have been debating whether encrypted communication could allow terrorists to skirt surveillance.

Emerging Tech

Tomorrow’s Internet of Things Will Rely on Today’s Aging Networks – and That’s a Problem

U.S. Chief Information Officer Tony Scott said government-owned networks have had a hard time keeping up with the rapid pace of change in technology.

Ideas

3 Ways to Maximize Your ROI on Internet of Things

The challenge for federal IoT is less about the devices themselves, and more about the IT resources needed to manage, share, analyze and ultimately derive real mission value from the IoT data explosion.

Emerging Tech

DHS to Meet with Tech Companies in Silicon Valley Next Week

Applying for DHS funding and securing the Internet of Things are on the agenda.

Cybersecurity

Lawmakers Worry Malicious Hackers Could Take Control of Your Car

The House oversight committee held a hearing about potential cybercrime in connected cars.

Digital Government

Should Anonymous Hack the Islamic State’s PlayStations?

Anonymous arguably brings a great technical expertise and reach to the online war.

Emerging Tech

NIST Testing out Passwordless Smart Home

The agency has awarded a $1.86 million grant to save consumers from "password fatigue."

Modernization

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.

Emerging Tech

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.

Emerging Tech

Coming Soon from DOT: National Address Database, Driver Insights

The department wants to know "how people drive, what are they looking at, what are they doing, how do they react to things."

Cybersecurity

What Comes After Cybersecurity Awareness?

In recognizing National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Nextgov will be shining the light on what’s being done in government to raise the cybersecurity awareness and the multitude of challenges federal agencies face.

Digital Government

Director: DARPA's Cyber Strategy So Far Has Been 'Patch and Pray'

DARPA needs to adopt commercial technology and re-purpose it for military use, Arati Prabhakar said.

Emerging Tech

DARPA Looking for Tech to Protect the 'Internet of Things'

The program's goal is to detect attackers on the Internet of Things by monitoring electronic devices' emissions.

Emerging Tech

Federal Researchers Want to Untangle Internet of Things

From fitness bracelets to driverless cars, IoT manufacturers need a common language.

Emerging Tech

VW Has Been Ordered to Recall Almost Half-Million Cars Over Deceptive Algorithm

Volkswagen allegedly installed software designed to undermine emissions inspections in 482,000 diesel vehicles.

Artificial Intelligence

Tech Experts Predict What 2025 Will Look Like

Nearly everyone surveyed was hopeful about the life-changing prospects of the Internet of Things.

Cybersecurity

FBI and DHS Warn of Security Risks from the Internet of Things

Wearables, thermostats and insulin dispensers and other everyday objects are not hack proof.

Emerging Tech

The Internet of Things Might Force You To Restructure Your Team

Organizations taking several months to make decisions are "not thinking about the future."