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GAO takes IRS to task over security weaknesses
April 13, 2016 | NewsInconsistent application of agencywide security controls puts taxpayer information at risk, the Government Accountability Office said.
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Is the government’s embrace of open source going off track?
| NewsClarifications to the draft Federal Sourcing Policy would ensure that government-off-the-shelf solutions are not encouraged over commercial solutions.
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Congressman sees broader role for DHS in state and local cyber efforts
| NewsRep. Will Hurd (R-Texas) says a reorganized "cyber infrastructure protection" division could serve as a valuable resource and central point of contact.
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Can your smartphone drive your car?
April 12, 2016 | NewsBy adding a laser sensor to a smartphone, researchers at MIT created a low-cost device that can deliver the high-resolution distance sensing required for robotic navigation.
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MobileIron combines device, cloud and app security
| NewsMobileIron Access helps secure cloud data accessed through commonly commercial apps on mobile devices.
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Mayor for a day: Game challenges New Orleans residents to balance the budget
| NewsThe Big Easy Budget Game uses the city’s financial data to give players the ability to create their own version of the operating budget.
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Caltrans partners with Waze to share traffic data
| NewsGoal is to put better data into both the popular traffic app and California's own transit services.
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Government slow to mount defense against APTs
April 11, 2016 | NewsThe FBI believes at least one group of hackers has been using APTs against government agencies for at least the past five years -- and possibly much longer.
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Government slow to mount defense against APTs
| NewsThe FBI believes at least one group of hackers has been using APTs against government agencies for at least the past five years -- and possibly much longer.
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Customs calls on Silicon Valley for tech expertise
| NewsCustoms and Border Protection is asking technology startups, investors and agency leaders for creative ideas for enhancing its mission capability.