Congressman points to tech threats facing feds
Rep. Will Hurd warned about the coming threats posed by technological advancement to the federal government.
By Andrew Eversden
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3 ways IoT devices compromise security
The National Institute of Standards and Technology released a report detailing the cybe security and privacy risks associated with the Internet of Things.
By Kelsey Reichmann
When does ‘responsible encryption’ equal surveillance?
Speaking at Georgetown University Nov. 29, Deputy Assistant Attorney General Rod Rosenstein urged private firms to undertake “responsible encryption” in devices.
By Justin Lynch
US panel warns against government purchase of Chinese tech
In its annual report on Wednesday, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission warns of dangers to the U.S. government and private sector from a reliance on global supply chains linked to China, which is the world's largest manufacturer of information technology equipment.
The internet of battlefield things is coming. Are IT pros ready?
Inanimate and innocuous objects, including plants and stones, are being turned into connected information gathering points, increasing the scale of information and the need for IT teams to support war fighters.
By Paul Parker
Experts predict countries will use smart devices to launch cyberattacks
Security professionals and experts surveyed at the Black Hat conference in Las Vegas expressed concerns as increasingly more "things" become connected.
By Justin Lynch