IPv6 begins real-world deployment, but slowly
After 20 years of talk and preparation, the deployment of the next generation of Internet Protocols appears to be slowly gaining traction, according to a recent survey.
Maryland lights up new broadband network
Maryland, with the help of federal Recovery Act dollars, has added 800 miles of high-speed fiber to its statewide broadband network linking schools, governments and businesses.
GPS accuracy still not good enough for emergencies
Location-based wireless services are in high demand, especially in public safety, but getting an accurate fix on mobile devices remains a challenge.
California PD tests the limits of cellphone tracking
Mountain View police recently tested an opt-in system from Polaris and found that it mostly works, though there are trade-offs.
HSIN in action: Boston bombing, Deep Water, Super Bowl
The Homeland Security Information Network was in danger of cancellation until refocused project management enabled the launch of a more secure platform for sharing sensitive information across federal, state and local agencies, as well as the private sector.
Is the shutdown promoting a false sense of cybersecurity?
The lack of a security crisis during the government shutdown has created a false confidence about the safety of U.S. networks and critical infrastructure.
Updated platform rescues DHS info sharing network
The Homeland Security Information Network was in danger of cancellation until refocused project management enabled the launch of a more secure platform for sharing sensitive information across federal, state and local agencies, as well as the private sector.
Cybersecurity strategy needs a global approach
Federal efforts to create a cybersecurity framework have produced good results, but gaps remain and international cooperation is needed, according to one industry report.
Government IT pros say a network hack would be worse than ...
A survey conducted for Cisco shows the importance federal, state and local government IT professionals place on cybersecurity.
Air Force cadets earning honors as academic hackers
An Air Force Academy team has won a finalist spot in an international cybersecurity contest for the third year in a row, continuing a record of success in hacking competitions.
Most Obamacare exchanges performed well in opening days
Despite anecdotal reports of glitches with the launch of federal and state health insurance exchange sites under the Affordable Care Act, most performed well, according to website monitoring service Keynote Systems.
Next steps in security automation
Building on the government's Security Content Automation Protocol, a working group is developing a set of international standards for automating the job of assessing and monitoring the security of IT systems.
With shutdown, can agencies manage insider threats?
Proliferation of IT accounts with elevated access privileges is a continuing problem; it could be more troublesome when employees are locked out and only a skeleton staff remains.
Agencies still struggling with FISMA compliance
The latest GAO report on IT security shows "mixed progress" in implementing required security programs, citing inadequate reporting metrics and a focus on regulatory compliance as the culprits.
Hackers-for-hire group targeting government assets, report says
Hidden Lynx, a sophisticated group of professional hackers located in China, has carried out high-profile attacks on government, IT contractors and other industries at least since 2009, Symantec says.
If you want a smarter city, start with parking. Yes, parking.
With a new generation of municipal Wi-Fi coming online to support smart city infrastructure, parking management turns out to give a good bang for the buck.
The slow but steady progress of FISMA
But after 11 years it continues to mature and provide a reasonable framework for securing IT systems.
Getting harder to trust Alexander's NSA
Gen. Keith Alexander insists that the NSA needs public and industry support to do its job, but his lack of transparency makes it hard to keep the faith.
Muni Wi-Fi: This time it's more than public Internet access
Cisco is betting that a new generation of municipal Wi-Fi, incorporating the Internet of Things, will enable smarter management of city infrastructure and better delivery of city services.
NIST updates guidelines for securing the DNS
NIST updated its guidance for deploying a secure Domain Name System in government enterprises to ensure the availability and integrity of critical DNS data.
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