Gauss malware, Apple iPhone show what encryption can do
Agencies wondering whether to encrypt their data or mobile devices should take note of the trouble encryption is giving security researchers and the worries it gives the Justice Department.
Cyber Security and IT support for Small Business
Cyber Security and IT support for Small Business
30 state IT projects chosen for NASCIO awards
NASCIO has selected 30 state IT initiatives in 10 categories as finalists for its 2012 Recognition Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Information Technology in State Government.
The Midweek Download: Aug. 15th Edition – A Look at the New SkyDrive, Windows Photo Gallery & Movie Maker
In this edition of The Midweek Download, we’ve got stories on the new SkyDrive, Outlook.com and some of the work we’re doing with our hardware partners to bring you high-quality Windows RT and Windows 8 devices.
A new modern SkyDrive.com, u...
How to respond to the inevitable security breach
Incident response has become an integral part of IT security and NIST offers updated guidelines for handling breaches.
Mobilescope warns you when apps are leaking data
Mobile apps often take liberties with your personal data; this tool lets you know what they're up to.
DDOS attack of rare power behind WikiLeaks take-down
The attack, which started Aug. 3, started as WikiLeaks was releasing information on an allegedly secret, sophisticated surveillance program.
Typical Web app is attacked 274 times a year, study finds
If your agency delivers information and services through website applications, be ready for plenty of "battle days," according to an Imperva study.
Cloud brokerages get popular, but are they ready for prime time?
A self-service Web portal that lets state agencies in Texas choose cloud services from a marketplace of providers could serve as a model for federal agencies.
Weekend Reading, Aug. 10: Pulse on the Web, Xbox 360 Tops Again, and Partnering with the NYPD
Pulse Comes to the Web and Shines in IE10. Some of you may be familiar with Pulse, a great mobile app for browsing and reading news. The team at Pulse has just released a Web-based version of Pulsethat looks fantastic in IE10. It’s built u...
When Mars Curiosity landing spiked online traffic, NASA was ready
Officials at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory used Amazon Web Services to stream video and images from the landing, knowing they could shut it down afterward.