How can you trust a cloud? Verify.
The Distributed Management Task Force's specifications aim to give cloud providers a standardized way to offer audit logs and reports to users.
What was on Osama bin Laden's hard drive?
Investigators are poring over a 'mother lode' of data on hard drives, flash drives and other devices retrieved by Navy SEALs during their raid on Osama bin Laden's compound.
Intel claims 'unprecedented' boost in chip architecture
Company says a new 22-nonometer architecture will lead to faster chips with reduced power use, and keep Moore's Law alive.
The ins and outs of migrating to IE 9
A new Microsoft webinar centers on IT managers and what they need to know about moving to Internet Explorer 9.
Is Facebook the next cybersecurity nightmare?
New social media sites are creating avenues for hackers, thieves and spies to access employee data and potentially infiltrate network defenses.
CIA changes the info-sharing game
The CIA now makes all sorts of data available to more than 100,000 authorized users through its Worldwide Intelligence Review.
Fear factor: Americans feeling less secure about nearly everything, survey shows
Americans are more worried about national security and their online safety, according to a recent survey released by Unisys, but it is difficult to pinpoint just why we are so insecure.
Transportation gets in gear for data-sharing portal
Transportation wants to build a virtual portal so agencies can share data for regional transportation decision-making, according to a new RFI.
Psst, want to see photos of bin Laden's body?
The FBI warns against clicking links that promise pictures or video, as you may end up with collateral damage.
Army's move to enterprise e-mail on pace, despite struggles
The enterprise e-mail initiative has had its struggles, but is moving 1,000 accounts a night into DISA's cloud.
Disruptive tech: Sometimes you're the windshield ...
New computing systems and tools on the horizon can enhance operational processes and also foil adversaries, if you take first advantage of them.
Windows Thin PC release candidate available for download
Microsoft has announced that the release candidate version (RC) of its Windows Thin PC (WinTPC) solution is now available for download.
Taking agency videos to the expert level
Corel's VideoStudio has video- and audio-editing tools that help you produce professional video presentations, no matter your budget.
Rumor has it Windows 8 will be released in 2013
Windows 8 might be released in 2013, according to a Directions on Microsoft analyst, but so far the speculation is unconfirmed.
At New Orleans Jazz Fest, first responders tune in to multiband radios
DHS goes to New Orleans to conduct its latest test of Harris radios that will allow police, firefighters and emergency response personnel from multiple jurisdictions to communicate.
Why CPE? Because an app by any other name would not be as secure
CPE, a part of the Security Content Automation Protocols, is being updated to help enable automated monitoring and assessment of government IT systems.
Cell phone call may have tipped off Osama bin Laden's hideout
Since Osama bin Laden probably went offline in 2002, third-party cell phone calls may have hinted as to where he was hiding.
FileMaker Go is made to order for iPhones, iPads in federal workplaces
Filemaker Go 1.2, May's GCN Product of the Month, was built from scratch for Apple's iOS, meeting a growing demand for iPhones and iPads in the government workplace.
New BlackBerry 7 models to have 'mobile wallet' features
Research and Motion has announced an array of new products and features for its BlackBerry mobile devices, including new smart phones and enterprise management tools.
Are you ready for application virtualization?
Is your organization ready to move into this cloud-like environment? Depending on your role at your agency, this question might be a snap. But if it's not, try this needs assessment.
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