DARPA at work on satellite-free navigation system
The DOD's research arm is working on a variety of new systems that would allow troops and weapons to be located even when their navigation systems are being jammed.
The one constant element of agency IT projects
Creating a tag cloud from the GCN Awards' winning nominations reveals the one thing that, no matter the project, is on everyone's mind.
To keep nimble, Census turns to CRM cloud
Cloud-based customer relationship management system gives Census 360-degree view of data gathered by the thousands of partners that help conduct the census.
The devil is in the data grooming
Getting data cleaned up and in and out of the cloud must be driven by a defined process and deliverable schedule.
NEC MultiSync monitor looks stunning — despite eco quirkiness
The NEC MultiSync EA232WMi-BK LCD monitor looks fantastic but is heavy-handed in its attempt to be environmentally friendly.
App helps find Arlington gravesites
Arlington National Cemetery visitors will have an easier time locating the graves of fallen veterans thanks to a new smart-phone app.
NIST offers tips on security configuration management
NIST document offers guidance for setting up configuration management controls for securing IT systems.
Colorado counties can't afford scanners to make homeland security program work
The ICE-state illegal immigrant reporting program requires digital electronic scanners that cost $40,000 to $50,000 each.
Anonymous strikes San Francisco's BART after cell shutdown fiasco
The transportation system is under attack after officials shut down mobile phone service last week to disrupt a protest.
Cost of cyber crime rises sharply
A second annual study of the cost of cyber crime shows a whopping 56 percent increase since last year.
Economic crisis puts pressure on FDIC computer systems
The FDIC has eliminated weaknesses in its IT systems, but a GAO review found that the press of business in resolving bank failures has interfered with achieving a complete cybersecurity plan.
In Motorola, Google gets mobility testing lab
The move gives Google the potential to compete better against Apple, which controls software and hardware for all Apple OS devices.
Blame for critical infrastructure weaknesses starts with Congress
A lack of clear lines of authority is crippling the nation's ability to protect its critical infrastructure, and congressional dysfunction offers little hope for improvement.
Navy recruits first to enjoy lifetime electronic health care record
With the opening of the Lovell Health Care Center in Chicago, a result of the merger of separate Navy and VA hospital facilities, Navy recruits will have one lifetime electronic health record.
Find yourself in your data — before anyone else can
Identity Finder DLP Endpoint searches your computer for sensitive information — and provides options for protecting it.
Spear-phishers change their bait to lure high-level feds
Attackers, possibly from China, are tempting would-be victims to hand over their Gmail personal information.
30 state IT projects finalists for NASCIO awards
NASCIO has selected 30 state IT initiatives in 10 categories as finalists for its 2011 Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology in State Government.
A model for Next Gen 911: Facebook
The FCC's new 911 will add video and text capability, but when? There's one example to follow.
How 'Shady RAT' espionage attacks spread
Symantec researcher Hon Lau broke down the steps used in the attacks, including the use of steganography to hide commands in images.
DARPA loses contact with aircraft traveling at Mach 20
Hopes for successful use of a hypersonic vehicle to aid the Defense Department's Prompt Global Strike plan were dimmed by a second unsuccessful test Aug. 11.
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