New Internet domain names will add wrinkles, but how much risk?
ICANN's decision to allow new generic top-level domains could expand the Internet's namespace, but it should have little impact on the security of DNS, experts say.
Waiting for 4G: Is the real thing showing signs of life?
Ericsson recently demonstrated a Long Term Evolution Advanced network that runs 10 times faster than current LTE networks and said the first stages would be available in two years.
Texas tries again to criminalize some TSA pat-downs
The Lone Star state is close to putting restrictions on how and when TSA agents can conduct pat-downs when travelers can't or won't pass through security scanners.
Lack of cyber pros puts US in dangerous position
A severe shortage of experienced cyber professionals leaves the nation vulnerable to cyberattacks that might inflict death and damage.
DOD refines video teleconferencing for network-centric warfare
As video teleconferences become more common throughout the Defense Department, network managers are improving image and sound quality while ensuring that mobile personnel can set up meetings without worrying about security.
The 25 most dangerous programming errors
The Common Weakness Enumeration project, co-sponsored by DHS, identifies the most common coding mistakes in a list of more than 800 weaknesses.
Ramos tapped to be California's top state IT official
Gov. Jerry Brown has picked Carlos Ramos as California's technology secretary, replacing Teri Takai.
What Microsoft Office 365 can and can't do
An independent analyst says it's 'pretty ready,' but organizations considering the cloud-based suite have a lot of limitations to take into account.
Army's JTRS testing goes virtual
The Army is using a software tool to expand the size of its radio networks for the upcoming Network Integration Exercise.
Make-or-break time for Army’s digital force
Upcoming tests will evaluate the ability of Joint Tactical Radio System equipment to provide small units with network connectivity and communications.
LulzSec: Not Robin Hood, more like Bonnie and Clyde
The ego-driven hackers haven't demonstrated any significant ability or espoused a particular cause, but they have highlighted the sorry state of security in much of the information infrastructure.
Why is FTC investigating Google?
The Federal Trade Commission won't say why it is investigating Google, but past complaints about Microsoft and more recent litigation in Europe provide some clues.
Adobe launches integrated development platform
The Adobe Digital Enterprise Platform is designed to let organizations create content once and deliver it via social media, Web, mobile and print channels.
IBM rolls out cloud-based backup, recovery and archiving services
IBM's new SmartCloud services would let organizations restore service quickly after an outage.
Can talking about technology make you smarter?
One study in Sweden says history proves it can.
Should government be worried? Google drops e-health, energy services.
Google is pulling the plug on two projects, Google Health and PowerMeter, that mirror government initiatives. The main reason: not enough people were interested in using them.
Mobile-computing security a dangerous battle for DOD
The security of mobile devices used by defense personnel and warfighters is a high-stakes game in which compromised data can put lives on the line.
Mobile devices propel geospatial intell into warfighters' hands
The emergence of powerful, portable consumer products is helping the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency get imagery into the hands of warfighters.
Wyoming is goo-goo for Google
No one can blame the state for being partial to the conglomerate. With all of its 10,000 employees now using Google Apps for Government, Wyoming will save more than $1 million a year.
LulzSec exposes Arizona law enforcement documents
The hacker group releases hundreds of e-mails, intell bulletins, images and other files in what it says is a protest of the state's immigration laws.
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