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Making security hygiene a priority

Despite being a prime target for cyber attackers, government agencies can maintain day-to-day system health by quickly spotting and remediating vulnerabilities.
Connected cars can lie, posing a new threat to smart cities

Intelligent Traffic Signal Systems assume the data they receive is legitimate. That’s not a safe assumption.
DHS steps up security assistance for states' election systems

The Department of Homeland Security’s National Protection and Programs Directorate is offering funding guidance, security clearances and vulnerability scans to help fortify state and local elections.
NYC seeks smart chip for ID card program

To enhance the utility and security of a citywide identification card, New York City officials are considering creating a smart chip-enabled ID on par with the credit card industry.
Why it's time to replace your agency's traditional VPN

To keep up with the government IT modernization initiatives, agencies must find a way to enable secure, streamlined connections -- regardless of device or location.
Turning mobile devices into network data sensors

NetMotion Software's enterprise operational intelligence software gathers real-time data on mobile workers, Wi-Fi and cellular networks, applications and devices.
Deterring cyber attacks: Old problems, new solutions

One of the problems in cyber deterrence policy has been a reliance on ideas that were formulated in the very different security environment of the Cold War.
Combining the facial recognition decisions of humans and computers can prevent costly mistakes

Improving the accuracy of facial-recognition systems can make society safer by protecting against terrorism, organized crime and identity fraud.
Cyber threats to the midterm elections

Analysts eventually tracked down Russian hacks to 2016 election systems. But threats for this cycle continue to multiply, a new report found.
New York, DHS launch election cyber exercises

State, local and federal officials hash out their responses to cybersecurity threat scenarios.
Security fundamentals: Vulnerability management

The process of reducing risk from vulnerabilities involves discovery, reporting and remediation.
How states respond to cyber threats

A new report outlines how Arizona, New Jersey and Washington are preparing for cyber threats -- and ways that the federal government can help.
Three-quarters of federal agencies risking cyber attack, OMB says

Agencies' lack of visibility and timely threat data puts them at risk to the nation's cyber enemies, according to a new report from the Office of Management and Budget.
Improving physical security with simulations

Modeling and simulation software helps nuclear facilities test their security against external and internal threats.

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Security in the Cloud: Moving Beyond Compliance

Creating a fully compliant cloud-based system is hard enough, but even that doesn’t go far enough to ensure security. As federal agencies are migrating to the cloud, some are learning best methods for creating a cloud-based security model they can trust...
IT Consolidation: What's Next for Government Modernization Initiatives?

IT consolidation has been a high-priority federal initiative for years. While the value is clear, it’s critical for federal IT pros to understand a key piece of the equation: to realize the full value, agencies must also consolidate their ITOM tools.
Case Study: City of Fayetteville

What if you could find out what animals needed attention at the animal shelter, which sporting equipment was used most frequently in the city gym, which parking garage spaces were available most often, and when traffic was the busiest around city hall — all in a matter of minutes, from anywhere? Although this may sound futuristic, government organizations, like the city of Fayetteville, are already using technology to solve for these questions, and much more.