big data

NIST is out with new methods for agencies to handle data privacy concerns

In today’s Federal Newscast, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has new guidance for federal agencies that need to reduce privacy risks…

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(AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2017, file photo, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building is shown in Washington.  Democratic lawmakers are joining scientists in denouncing an industry-backed proposal to dramatically limit what kind of science the Environmental Protection Agency can consider. Industry backers say the rule would increase regulatory transparency. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

EPA pulls 20 years of environmental, economic data into ‘sector snapshots’

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FBI Cyber crime

FBI’s data chief seeks better analytics as agency moves to cloud next year

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Army DCO using streamlined acquisition, data analytics to defend cyberspace

The Army’s new framework for a rapid process to acquire cyber defensive tools is a good example of how DoD acquisition systems are about providing the…

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Patent Office offers data on its decision-making process

USPTO’s Chief Data Strategist Tom Beach hopes big data will help the public better understand the patent-granting process.

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The importance of technological innovation for first responders

When disaster strikes, first responders rely on data and communications to understand crises and make lifesaving decisions. Mobile security solutions and cloud computing are modern solutions that help first responders keep communities safe.

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