22 states opt-in to FirstNet
Just under half of U.S. states and territories have chosen to use the FirstNet wireless nationwide first responder network, while the rest officially have 90 days to decide.
Attempted voting hacks a 'wake-up call,' former DHS chief says
The Russian probes and alleged attempted hacks of voting systems in the last election "exposed cyber vulnerabilities" that could have serious ramifications.
FAA speeds drone approvals for Irma recovery
Drone authorizations and operations kicked into high gear in the weeks following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
CBP tests small drones for border surveillance
Customs and Border Protection will evaluate the capabilities of hand-launched systems in areas considered too high-risk for manned aircraft or ground personnel.
Harvey puts drones in the spotlight
The use of quick, agile and easily launched drones allowed for safer and more efficient recovery operations.
FEMA, FCC prep emergency comm ahead of Hurricane Irma
The Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have begun preparing communications systems and capabilities for Hurricane Irma's landfall.
FEMA delivers mobile communications for Harvey
As part of its response to Hurricane Harvey, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has sent almost a dozen mobile communications vehicles to the Texas coast.
Unwanted drones, cellular outages complicate Harvey response
Challenges from unauthorized drones in the air over the hurricane disaster zone and telecommunications outages are complicating response efforts as Harvey churns through Texas.
US-CERT details North Korean bot
The alert from the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team explains how network defenders can detect and mitigate the Hidden Cobra DDOS botnet.
Verizon proposes FirstNet alternative
Pulled from the company's commercial 4G LTE network, the public safety offering would include preemption services and access to Band 14 spectrum.
Facial recognition tech installed in more airports
So far this summer, five major U.S. airports have added technology to verify the identities of foreign travelers.
Big-time biometrics: India's Aadhaar project
By enrolling its 1.3 billion residents in a biometric ID program, India can transform how citizens, governments and businesses interact.
Navy applies new tools to old signals tech
An update to a 200-year-old communications technology might make it possible for the Navy to speed the transmission of "radio silent" messages among vessels at sea.
5 states throw in with FirstNet
Pricing and uncertainty about alternatives have been nagging concerns for states considering joining the nationwide, wireless broadband network for first responders
Anti-drone system gets tryout with special forces
The Navy Special Warfare Command is testing a vehicle-mounted drone defense system designed to counter the growing threat of weaponized consumer drones on the battlefield.
FirstNet issues state coverage, rate plans
States begin deliberations on whether to opt into FirstNet or develop their own complementary network.
U.S. funds exascale computing research
The Energy Department has committed over $250 million in research and development funding to six computer makers for the next-generation supercomputer.
White House pushes for drone deterrence authority
A draft bill would let agencies monitor drone radio communications to determine if the aircraft is a threat and then intercept, confiscate and/or destroy it.
DHS catalogs visa overstays
A new study provides data on nonimmigrant visitors who have stayed in the U.S. beyond their lawful period of admission.
White House aims to harden agency networks
President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on cybersecurity means the White House will take a hard look at eliminating weak links in federal networks.
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