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DOD fields handheld device to foil IEDs
A relatively new weapon in the counter-improvised explosive device fight is a handheld device designed to detect illicit cell phones inside correctional facilities.
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Innovative tools advance fight against IEDs
New technologies surface as the counter-IED fight intensifies in Afghanistan.
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NSA turns to smart phones for recruitment
New apps are part of agency's use of 'cool high-tech tools'
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U.S. should aim for cyber resilience, former DOD official says
Offense now trumps defense in the emerging theater of cyberwar, and he United States must focus on the resilience of its critical infrastructure, former Assistant Defense Secretary Franklin Kramer said Tuesday at the Black Hat Federal Briefings.
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New GSA deputy CIO is on the job
Hashmi is leaving his job as deputy CIO for D.C.'s government to become deputy to Casey Coleman, CIO at the General Services Administration.
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Navy sails forward with future infrastructure
Capt. Scott Weller, NMCI program manager, and Capt. Tim Holland, NGEN program manager, discuss the acquisition and technology strategies and latest status of their respective programs.
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DOD keeps contractors in budget suspense
Contractors are anxious about the Feb. 14 Defense Department budget submission. What are they hoping to see in Gates' 2012 funding request?
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Stuxnet falls short of Superworm, researcher says
Stuxnet is complex, sophisticated and specifically targeted, but its developers also made some mistakes, cybersecurity researcher Tom Parker said today at the Black Hat Federal Briefings.
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Lockheed to build command system for Coast Guard cutter
Lockheed Martin Corp. will furnish a comprehensive command and control system for the Coast Guard’s fourth multi-mission National Security Cutter under a $66 million contract.
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Military turns to fiber optics for aircraft
Moving away from standard copper and multimode fiber cables, the military cites fiber-optic networks as dramatically reducing weight loads, improving on-board communications, resisting harsh environments and enabling swifter upgrades.
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DOD social media rules to expire soon
With the expiration date approaching on the Defense Department's official social media policy, the potential loss of access to popular sites like YouTube and Facebook is creating concern.
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FOSE Institute launched
New organization will focus on fresh approach to conferences and other events touching on government technology policy and implementation.
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Congress examines undisclosed military cyber ops
A question-and-answer session during a Senate confirmation hearing raises concerns about unreported secret military cyber missions.
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IG Skinner to leave DHS
Inspector General Richard Skinner will be leaving his role as a federal government watchdog on March 1 after 42 years of service.
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Navy strengthens IT capabilities across fleet
Rear Adm. Jerry Burroughs, Navy program executive officer for C4I, discusses near-term priorities that involve technology upgrades, new development approaches and acquisition improvements.
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Next-generation battle tech gets put to the test
To ensure that newly developed technologies can share data, the military must conduct plenty of testing in labs and field situations.
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Army makes strides in smart-phone security
The Army's aggressive smart-phone deployment offers a model for other services.
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WikiLeaks scandal raises many questions
The WikiLeaks scandal highlights problems with handling classified information.
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Brown-Dixon goes from GSA to SBA
A small-business guru and director of small business takes talents to SBA
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