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No Easy Answers, Just More Questions in Major Encryption Report
Any change to encryption policy will require a tradeoff between individual security and national security, a report from the National Academies concludes.
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Federal Agencies More Secure than Contractors, Study Finds
Contractors may be a cybersecurity liability, according to the study.
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More Money, Fewer Rules Could Help AI Grow, Experts Say
The government needs to put money into artificial intelligence if it wants to beat other countries, tech experts say.
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DHS to Scrutinize Government Supply Chain for Cyber Risks
The department wants to integrate cyber vetting into existing supply chain checks.
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White House ‘Deeply Committed’ to Artificial Intelligence
The White House made machine learning and autonomous systems research and development priorities this year, the deputy chief technology officer said.
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GSA Changes Lineup for Final Alliant 2 Small Business
The agency made some swaps on the $15 billion sister to Alliant 2 Unrestricted since the pre-award notice.
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Report: Most Feds Break Smartphone Security Rules
Despite agency policies, many federal employees download unauthorized apps and connect personal devices to agency networks.
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What Trump’s Budget Says About the Administration’s IT Priorities
The president’s budget proposal is more about priorities than actual funding. So what does it tell us?
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Kaspersky Sues to Reverse Congressional Ban
The Russian antivirus company previously sued to reverse a ban imposed by the Homeland Security Department.
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Chinese Telecoms Could Join Kaspersky On Governmentwide Banned List
The Homeland Security Department banned the Russian antivirus company Kaspersky from government networks last year. Huawei and ZTE may be next.
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What It Takes to Become a Cyber Expert
Former federal Chief Information Security Officer Greg Touhill shares what it takes to become a cyber expert.
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Agencies Still Lag on Email Security One Month Past Deadline
Many agencies that have added the protection to their email domains haven’t configured it properly.
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The White House's Spanish Language Site Is Still Missing
The Trump administration has not made good on its promise to provide information en español.
Tech
Donald Trump Wants to Shut Down The International Space Station and Get Ready For Private Space
Trump's budget envisions NASA working closely with the private sector on every level.
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U.S. Army Now Holding Drills With Ground Robots That Shoot
Last year saw a historic first: an exercise in which an unmanned vehicle provided live covering fire for American troops.
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Survey: 86% of Feds Would Use Robotic Automation If Possible
Feds are tired or repeating themselves.
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It Costs Taxpayers $41 Per Phone Call To IRS
The IRS wants to provide a better user experience to customers without breaking the bank.
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Microsoft Vet to Lead DHS Cyber and Infrastructure Division
Christopher Krebs has been acting chief of the cyber and infrastructure protection division since August.
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Lawmakers Want to Curb Big Tech's Influence on Kids
Those smartphone addictions are not a joking matter, according to a trio of lawmakers.
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SEWP Boosts Customer Experience While Cutting Its Fee
The vast majority of customers seem to be happy with NASA’s IT acquisition vehicle but the quest for better customer experience never ends.
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