http://gcn.com/rss-feeds/daily-news.aspx The Homeland Security Department plans to use another agency and an Internet Service Provider to test capabilities and processes for its planned next generation network security program. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/19/einstein-3-test-intrusion-prevention-system.aspx Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:23:50 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/19/einstein-3-test-intrusion-prevention-system.aspx The FBI has put the brakes on key aspects of its massive computer overhaul project, at a cost of up to $30 million in overruns, to deal with design changes and technical problems. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/19/fbi-suspends-it-overhaul.aspx Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:40:14 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/19/fbi-suspends-it-overhaul.aspx Cloud computing work in Haiti relief efforts reflects broad transformation. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/19/disas-cloud-to-the-rescue.aspx Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/19/disas-cloud-to-the-rescue.aspx A directory services provider tracks scanning activity from the prolific worm, which indicates whether it is still present in government systems. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/19/conficker-cleanup-031910.aspx Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/19/conficker-cleanup-031910.aspx SRA's One Vault Voice app secures BlackBerry calls with an encrypted chip that self-destructs when tampered with. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/19/sra-secures-blackberry-calls.aspx Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/19/sra-secures-blackberry-calls.aspx Aneesh Chopra describes what he's observed among agencies as the deadline for publishing open government plans draws near. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/18/chopra-agencies-innovation.aspx Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:59:57 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/18/chopra-agencies-innovation.aspx The convergence of voice, video and data is a popular concept, but adoption moves faster in some government quarters than in others. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/18/agency-attitude-unified-communications.aspx Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:07:12 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/18/agency-attitude-unified-communications.aspx Virtualization is proving its ability to reduce costs, but a new set of security threats is emerging as IT managers struggle to adjust to new ways of managing risk. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/18/dark-cloud-security.aspx Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:39:14 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/18/dark-cloud-security.aspx Microsoft is expanding its desktop virtualization portfolio with improved licensing changes and technology upgrades and an extended pact with Citrix Systems. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/18/microsoft-and-citrix-boost-desktop-virtualization-efforts.aspx Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:17:44 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/18/microsoft-and-citrix-boost-desktop-virtualization-efforts.aspx Forrester report: IaaS can also be deceptively simple and organizations should proceed slowly with its implementation. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/18/forrester-cloud-computing.aspx Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/18/forrester-cloud-computing.aspx Big Blue extends its services portfolio with the newly released IBM Cloud, targeted at developers and testers. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/17/ibm-public-cloud-service.aspx Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:23:07 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/17/ibm-public-cloud-service.aspx FCC adds tools to broadband plan Web site that can show you whether you're getting the speed you're paying for. Here's how to find out. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/17/test-your-broadband-speed.aspx Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:02:15 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/17/test-your-broadband-speed.aspx Emphasis on mission-enabling, situational awareness and integration echoes current areas of focus for Defense Department. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/17/nasa-it-security.aspx Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:00:41 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/17/nasa-it-security.aspx A request for information from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency brings to mind technology portrayed in the 1960s British television series the Thunderbirds, reports Graham Warwick at Aviation Week’s Ares Blog. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/15/rfi-digging-robot.aspx Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:14:01 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/15/rfi-digging-robot.aspx Microsoft released an Internet Explorer 9 platform preview to get feedback from developers and plans on releasing platform updates every eight weeks. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/17/internet-explorer-9-mix10.aspx Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:27:06 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/17/internet-explorer-9-mix10.aspx Adobe, apparently in recognition of its growing number of vulnerabilities, could eventually issue its patches via Windows Update. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/16/microsoft-and-adobe-collaborating-on-security-patches.aspx Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:52:47 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/16/microsoft-and-adobe-collaborating-on-security-patches.aspx Microsoft published a workaround for an in-the-wild vulnerability in Internet Explorer 6 and 7 that could enable remote code execution-type exploits. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/16/microsoft-internet-explorer-6-7.aspx Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:09:57 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/16/microsoft-internet-explorer-6-7.aspx Microsoft's newest productivity suite, slated for public release as early as May 12, will be available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, but the latter isn't ready for prime time yet. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/16/microsoft-64-bit-office.aspx Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:57:07 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/16/microsoft-64-bit-office.aspx A new radio-over-IP product enables BlackBerry users to access emergency radio networks. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/16/new-app-turns-smartphones-into-secure-two-way-radio.aspx Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/16/new-app-turns-smartphones-into-secure-two-way-radio.aspx Under the National Broadband Plan released today by the Federal Communications Commission, the FCC would gain responsibilities for ensuring the safety of privately owned communications infrastructure. http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/16/broadband-plan-fcc-cybersecurity.aspx Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://gcn.com/articles/2010/03/16/broadband-plan-fcc-cybersecurity.aspx