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The FBI wants an automated testing system that can handle all Android applications. Researchers are trying to standardize a technique called fuzzing that forces outside data into the apps to find weaknesses.
July 17, 2012 -
The agency will hold a workshop July 25 to review the second draft of FIPS 201-2.
July 09, 2012 -
While government IT resources are shrinking, a dire need for improvements with customer interaction will be key to agencies survival.
June 27, 2012 -
With the plan, defense leaders hope to harness the best that wireless technology can offer. The strategy includes goals for secure information sharing via voice, video and data feeds. It also promotes app development.
June 15, 2012 -
Debora Plunkett, the director of the National Security Agency's Information Assurance Directorate, said there is good news and bad news when it comes to protecting the U.S. from cyber threats on a daily basis. In an exclusive interview for Federal News Radio's Agency of the Month program, Plunkett said getting the nation's networks to a higher level of security is multifold.
June 11, 2012 -
In an exclusive interview with Federal News Radio, Gwynne Kostin, who heads the new Digital Services Innovation Center, said the goals will require each agency to "get their feet wet in this space" and show progress in making services available through the web and consolidating websites.
May 31, 2012 -
The administration will release its Digital Management Strategy today that details 29 goals with deadlines over the next 12 months. OMB wants to set up a FedRAMP-like process for mobile, open a new Digital Innovation Center run by GSA and require the use of APIs.
May 23, 2012 -
Government Computer News reports it's the first time an infected website has been used to attack Android devices.
May 04, 2012 -
The bureau hired Agilex under a four-year, $6.4 million contract to provide application development and technical support for field workers to use tablet computers. Census field workers will receive one of three different tablets for conducting actual surveys for the bureau and other federal agencies.
December 06, 2011 -
Jen Modarelli, CEO and principal of White Horse, has been studying federal government apps and joins In Depth with tips to make the most of mobile apps.
November 15, 2011 -
Topping the annual list is malware targeting Android-powered mobile devices and Apple computes.
November 10, 2011 -
Tim Hoechst is chief technology officer at Agilex.
November 08, 2011 -
A growing number of cyber criminals are targeting Android, iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones through apps. Even reputable apps have Trojan copies — which criminals can use to take over a phone, according to ProductReviews.net.
November 08, 2011 -
As MilCom conference gets underway, Roger Krone, president of Boeing Network and Space Systems, discusses challenges of taking broadband communications mobile.
November 07, 2011 -
A smartphone application — released by the Defense and Veterans Affairs Departments in the spring — leverages the power of mobile technology to help veterans better manage post-traumatic stress disorder.
November 07, 2011