As cyber threats get smarter, prevention must keep pace
NIST offers practical guidance on intrusion detection and prevention systems to help counter the new breed of stealthy, targeted attacks.
Students 3D print a boat from milk jugs -- are jetliners next?
If a student team can build a homemade 3D printer that can produce a boat, the administration's $60 million foray into advanced manufacturing technology could hold promise.
Census API opens data to developers
The bureau's first public API will let developers make use of Census statistics, and let people and local governments make use of the apps developers create.
Army's 'Kraken' puts data from many sensors onto one screen
With troop drawdowns in Afghanistan, the Army will use computerized surveillance technology to improve perimeter security and help protect small units in remote outposts.
This UPS will scare off phantom power loads
The Tripp Lite UPS System cuts down on wasted electricity by combining a smart power strip and UPS in one device.
NASCIO's new plan: CIOs take the lead
Top state IT leaders have adopted a new strategic plan aimed at putting a stronger emphasis on CIO leadership.
After what happened in Vegas, feds keep low profile at Black Hat
It would be a shame if feds were scared away from information-rich conferences like Black Hat because of the excesses of some GSA managers.
iPad, iPhone's kernel-up security could be a better bet for gov
At Black Hat, Apple's security chief gave a rare look into how the company hardens its iOS operating system.
ColorQube proves you can't judge green by power use alone
The Xerox ColorQube 8900X printer has great graphical capabilities, is an environmentally friendly office companion, and can anticipate your print times.
GSA looking to turn everything into a service
Everything-as-a-Service has emerged in the post-personal computer era as a cost-effective, streamlined way to buy IT services and solutions.
Mass. health authority uses ID software to prevent fraud
The Massachusetts Health Insurance Connector Authority is using LexisNexis identity management software to verify the residency information of people participating in the exchange.
AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' worm and the rise of infrastructure attacks
The NSA's chief says attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure increased 17-fold in two years, while Iran's nuclear program continues to be a target.
'Hit man' phishing scam makes an offer you can refuse
Phishing is the most common attack used against federal networks, so it's important to be aware of the latest techniques, even if they seem unlikely.
New ‘Universal Gateway’ speeds data to Navy vessels
Office of Naval Research’s “network bridging system” moves data instantaneously between the combat system and the command and control network.
41 percent of public sector can't handle data deluge, survey finds
Oracle's survey also finds a lot of C, D and F grades on how well public and private organizations handle their data.
Ex-FBI cyber sleuth: Government 'gets it,' but it will take time
Former FBI official Shawn Henry said government understands the need to be more forthcoming with cyber intell, but creating the necessary legislative and policy framework is complex.
Advanced radar would 'see' through jungle to catch drug smugglers
The project is one of many at the U.S. Army's SouthCom that combines IT expertise from multiple agencies, including foreign ones, to support forces in the field.
New tool spots hacking vulnerabilities in smart meters
Smart meters have an optical port that, if attacked, can let someone change the way they operate, a researcher says at Black Hat.
Big data system ready to handle fed intell, surveillance sensor data
The system integrates DataDirect Networks’ Web Object Scaler cloud storage appliance with YottaStor’s mobile computing and big data storage system called YottaDrive.
Black Hat: If it ain't broke, it's just a matter of time
This year's Black Hat Briefings will tackle OS security — or lack of it — in Windows and iOS. Mobile devices and industrial control systems get a lot of attention, too.
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