What rocks at RSA? Big data security, active defense.
The explosive growth in information generated by security tools is putting a premium on the ability to analyze large volumes of data, say experts, who also call for active defense.
IBM gets into mobile management with MobileFirst
Company's suite of services can tie mobile devices to enterprise applications and Web offerings.
Can a Twitter 'happiness measure' work for agencies?
A University of Vermont study shows mood of cities and states based on the language used in geotagged tweets, using a methodology that could be applied to other uses.
Mobile management shifting toward the enterprise
Mobile App Manager from F5 Networks could make BYOD more secure by moving responsibility for security from the device to the network.
'Person of Interest' has the Machine, NYC has Dashboard
The Domain Awareness System, developed by Microsoft and New York City police, combines data gathered by 3,000 cameras and other sensors with crime data for a better picture of events as they unfold.
12 things you should know about mobile learning
mLearning is a growing field in the public sector, but there's more to it than just putting online learning courses on a smart phone.
App Porter helps translate iOS apps for other mobile platforms
A conversion tool from Intel can make it easier to port the code to JavaScript/HTML5 for use with Android, BlackBerry and Windows OSes.
Report about hacking becomes spear-phishing bait
Attacks are targeting Asian journalists using a recent high-profile report on Chinese hacking from the security company Mandiant.
A 3D printer… in a pen?
The 3Doodler might not be able to make fine-tuned machine parts, but it could come in handy for repairs in the field, and it might be the first step into a new frontier for 3D printing.
Census tech transition leaves security weaknesses, GAO says
An incomplete transition to a new IT security framework has left weaknesses in some systems holding sensitive census information, according to a GAO report.
Hackers' new trick for slithering through sandboxes
Malware writers develop find new tactics to avoid detection while waiting for a chance to infect systems.
Russian crews helped NASA restore space station comm
NASA used Russian ground stations to regain contact with the space station after a 3-hour outage while upgrading command and control software.
How to make iPads safe for government? 'Neuter' them.
Mobile devices can be a risk to secure environments. A CACI exec says one approach to security has been to alter the hardware of Apple iPads.
4 ways big data can save lives and money
Big data can help improve health care and quality of life, reduce crime, and trim the federal budget, public sector IT officials say in a new TechAmerica study.
Mobile Gov Wikithon: Where the rubber meets the code
Monthly sessions of volunteers help expand the Mobile Gov Wiki, a go-to resource for best practices on mobile government.
Defense personnel can now take meetings on their Apple devices
Carasoft and Defense Connect Online have released a mobile app for iOS devices that allows for secure collaboration.
Texas readies Office 365 for mission-critical police, health care data
As Texas officials move 100,000 state employees to the cloud, Microsoft is working with the state to ensure that its system meets stringent criminal justice and health-care privacy regulations.
China's cyber spying: Time for a Cold War response?
CSIS fellow Jim Lewis says we need to bring a full range of diplomatic and intelligence resources to bear against Chinese incursions into U.S. systems, not just beef up cybersecurity.
Agencies see value of mobile, though adoption is slow-mo
Using mobile devices saves money and increases productivity, and although agencies have been slow to adopt the technology, there are signs of acceleration this year, a Deloitte study finds.
Samsung releases new set of on-the-job monitors
Three new lines of LED monitors have thin bezels, adjustable stands and offer ultra-low standby energy consumption.
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