Protecting the ‘invisible utility’ of GPS
The nation must be prepared not just for disruption of GPS signals, but for the cascading effects that disruption would have across sectors.
Turning network traffic data into music to spot anomalies
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon’s CyLab transposed data from a malware distribution network into music and played it for non-musicians who could accurately recognize deviations in pitch that indicated a change in the network traffic.
Defending against attacks on vehicle networks
Army researchers are using machine learning to help the in-vehicle network identify the optimal way to shuffle the frequency and bandwidth allocation of IP addresses to deliver effective, long-term moving target defense for computerized vehicles.
NSA outlines Wi-Fi safety best practices
To help remote workers stay secure, the National Security Agency issued guidance on securing wireless devices in public.
Defending IT infrastructure with analytics
The multicloud CyLab environment will develop, test and deploy AI-based analytic tools and software to counter existing and emerging threats.
Army tests HPC climate model in Azure cloud
The Army Engineer Research and Development Center will test the scalability of its coastal storm modeling system, CSTORM-MS -- previously run on high-performance computers -- inside Microsoft’s Azure Government cloud.
Detecting, blocking grid cyberattacks
To prevent damage to power equipment from cyberattacks, researchers at Idaho National Laboratory have developed a device that autonomously reviews and filters commands being sent to a power grid’s relay devices.
California funds broadband infrastructure expansion
A $6 billion multi-year investment will support construction of a state-owned, open-access middle-mile fiber network and last-mile projects.
Air Force plans 3D scans of facilities
The Air Force wants high-resolution 3D scans of the interiors and exteriors of its facilities so it can give civil engineers as well as fire and medical responders greater insight into the condition of buildings before and during emergencies.
Pay the ransom or not? It’s complicated.
Researchers used behavioral game theory to study how human subjects analyzed strategic decisions around investing in cybersecurity or refusing to pay ransoms.
NIST maps out the migration to post-quantum cryptography
To ease the disruption caused by moving away from quantum-vulnerable cryptographic code, NIST has released a draft document describing the first steps of that journey.
Sensor data helps ports ensure efficient navigation
Sensors affixed to commercial tugboats and other vessels traveling the Mississippi River will give port operators access to real-time data on water depth, currents and visibility – factors impacting sediment buildups that can impede river navigation.
Looking at broadband availability data over time
Researchers at Michigan State University have by developed a methodology for integrating Form 477 broadband coverage data with decennial census counts.
Communications board digs into Christmas bombing outage
In the wake of the Nashville Christmas bombing that disrupted regional telecom service, the Tennessee Emergency Communications Board has been working with AT&T to ensure a more resilient 911 network.
Turning pictures of buildings into better disaster preparedness
Scientists are using data from Google Maps and satellite images in artificial intelligence applications that can automatically identify characteristics of city’s buildings that would be vulnerable in a natural disaster.
DARPA seeks climbing, flying robotic radio nodes
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency wants robots that can arrange themselves into traveling 3D mesh networks so squad members can communicate on missions where mobile radio access is unavailable.
Security framework for protected data allows researchers to tap Oak Ridge supercomputers
CITADEL opens up new opportunities for big data researchers who previously could not access Summit, the nation’s most powerful scientific supercomputer, because of privacy rules.
Open-source tool helps spot gerrymandered districts
GerryChain uses mathematical and computational models to generate a representative collection of maps that would meet legal voting rules and priorities for new districts.
NIST previews post-quantum cryptography challenges
A new white paper starts the discussion on what will be required to move from public-key to quantum-resistant encryption.
Can tech prevent cultural misunderstandings?
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking for natural language processing technologies that will make it easier for the military to avoid the kind of cross-cultural problems that can come from misunderstanding local dialects and social practices.
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