Human IED threat elicits DHS warning
Although the concept of a functional surgically implanted bomb sounds far-fetched, the Homeland Security Department isn't taking any chances and has issued a warning about the possible threat to air travelers.
No fireworks in July's Patch Tuesday
With only four updates, Microsoft's July patch Tuesday will be a relatively light one.
Stuxnet: Can an act of digital terrorism be justified?
The precisely targeted attack, designed to stress centrifuges at an Iranian nuclear facility, likely required state support. The United States is frequently mentioned as a suspect.
Energy lab still offline in wake of July 1 attack
Staff members at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have been working around the clock since July 1 to diagnose and fix problems caused by a “highly sophisticated attack.”
Houston streamlines emergency dispatch system
A computer-aided system ends the need for alarm monitoring companies to call a center about alarm notifications.
AntiSec hackers claim theft of military e-mails from Booz Allen
The AntiSec hacking campaign claims it downloaded 90,000 military e-mails and password hashes from unsecured systems at government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton and released the hijacked files.
The weaponization of patents
Rather than fostering innovation, patents in the technology industry are being used as weapons, both offensive and defensive.
DOD considers adding security to acquisition regs
Proposed additions to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System would require contractors to provide minimum security for unclassified but controlled DOD information in their systems.
Nuclear agency takes fast track to new supercomputing capacity
The National Nuclear Security Administration is pioneering a strategy for quickly acquiring as much as 3 petaflops of computing capacity to support the operational processing needed to keep its high-performance supercomputers busy.
FOSE 2011: These products could steal the show
From the new BlackBerry PlayBook to the rugged Algiz XRW handled, here is a sampler of technology that is fit for feds at the FOSE 2011 show.
Space shuttle technology that fell to Earth
Even though the Atlantis' 12-day mission marks the close of the shuttle era, you might be surprised at some of the beneficial technologies the program leaves behind.
Cloud security fears outweigh savings, but perhaps not for long
Economics is driving the move to cloud computing, and a recent survey by nCircle shows that customers expect service providers to address security.
Converted forestry app finds 'sweet spot' for highway repairs
Advanced analytical technology used in New Brunswick, Canada, could serve as a model for how U.S. cities and towns could proactively repair their aging highway infrastructure.
Denver area emergency crews to get LTE broadband system
New wireless network will allow Adams County first responders to share video and data.
Microsoft to end support for XP, Vista SP1 users
Office XP and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 users are out of luck after July 12, the last day Microsoft will offer free security updates and extended lifecycle support for the products.
Is it time for reduced sign-ons?
Most agency offices eventually face a decision of whether to consolidate password management systems. Here's a test of your organization's readiness for a reduced sign on approach to identity authentication.
Can government and industry solve the security/privacy equation?
A House committee wrestles with the question of how to coordinate public- and private-sector efforts while crafting comprehensive cybersecurity legislation.
Energy lab restoring website, investigating attack
The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility's website is being restored as the lab investigates a cyberattack that coincided with two others over the holiday weekend.
Swiss call to arms: PowerPoint must be stopped!
The Anti-PowerPoint Party will not stand idly by as students, government employees, marketers and other corporate apparatchiks are forced to fire up brain-deadening, resource-wasting slideshows.
USAID to help Afghan cell-phone users get news
Afghans will have easier access to newspapers, radio and other news sources on their cell phones thanks to a project by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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