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ID validation on the fly for emergency response
August 30, 2019 | NewsA new solution dynamically vets and authorizes first responders and their devices so they can access and share information when they are participating in incidents outside their home jurisdiction.
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DOD awards $8B contract for cloud-based business software
| NewsThe Defense Enterprise Office Solutions contract will move DOD users and systems to the Microsoft Office 365 platform and serve as many as 3.15 million users.
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How smart cities can rise up against ransomware
| NewsCities must develop a deep understanding of the devices and software on their networks and anticipate how a cybercriminal could exploit their technology.
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DHS awards emergency comms services contract
August 29, 2019 | NewsThe contract will ensure key stakeholders have access to priority telecommunications services in the event of a major disaster, terrorist attack or act of war.
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Facebook rolls out emergency alert tool
| NewsLocal government and first responders will soon be able to use Facebook to spread information about emergencies.
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National Guard may help states defend against ransomware
| NewsFollowing recent ransomware attacks in Texas and Louisiana, the National Guard is considering expanding its cybersecurity vulnerability assessment pilot.
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How data security at the edge can future-proof your agency
| NewsOrganizations that embrace a dependable backup and recovery solution are more secure and resilient in the face of cyberthreats, operational outages and other disruptions.
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DARPA’s disinformation detector
August 28, 2019 | NewsThe SemaFor program seeks to develop semantic technologies for identifying falsified media to better defend against large-scale, automated disinformation attacks.
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DOD looks to spur domestic drone manufacturing
| NewsTo decrease its reliance on small unmanned aerial systems manufactured by Chinese firm DJI, the Department of Defense is looking to help establish a domestic manufacturing base for lightweight drones.
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Building a realistic cloud vision in government
| NewsWith a hybrid cloud environment, agencies can practically gain everything they originally wanted to get from the cloud -- without having to venture onto potentially unsecure or unproven ground.