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Federal Mobile Security Breakfast

Washington, DC at Hotel Palomar Organized by: Imation Government at Carahsoft Technology Corp.

Mobile Tech Joins List Of Top Federal CIO Concerns

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Mobile technology has joined cybersecurity, controlling costs, human capital and central agency policy on the list of top concerns that keep federal chief information officers awake at night, according to a newly-released survey of federal chief information officers released today by the trade group TechAmerica.

Based on in-depth interviews with more than 40 federal CIOs and their deputies, the latest annual survey finds that cybersecurity ranks as the Number 1 concern for CIOs this year, even as budget constraints now dictate how CIOs are moving forward to meet agency IT demands. Keep reading →

 /  Published May 3, 2012 at 1:57 PM

GSA Hits Refresh Button on Mobile Apps Galleries

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The federal government is gaining traction in the mobile application arena with the launch of a redesigned version of the USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov mobile apps galleries on Wednesday. The new design, developed by the General Services Administration, makes it easier for users to access apps and mobile sites via their preferred smartphone, tablet or operating system.

It’s called Responsive Design, and it’s intended to connect with the public in many new ways. The design also presents content based on the device, providing device-specific apps for BlackBerries, Android, iPhone and iPad users. And it’s a road map for other agencies embracing mobile apps. Keep reading →

 /  Published May 3, 2012 at 8:52 AM

Town Hall: Mobile Workforce Grows While Security Issues Remain

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As hundreds of public and private industry executives gathered for the Spring 2012 Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, it was clear technology and the efficiency has pushed mobile workforce efforts farther ahead. But security issues remain the chief concern across federal agencies.

Panelists addressed various issues surrounding mobility and telework at various sessions held in the Washington Convention Center. While many told mobile workforce success stories, they clearly remain perplexed regarding security. Keep reading →

 /  Published May 2, 2012 at 4:30 PM

Verizon Teams With Mobile Encryption Provider For Government Market

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Verizon is teaming up with a Vienna, Va., provider of government-grade encrypted voice-calling software to deliver secure mobile calling capabilities to the U.S. government.

In what Verizon described as a collaborative strategic agreement with Cellcrypt, the two companies expect to release a jointly marketed mobile voice-encryption solution this fall designed to meet the needs of military, intelligence and civilian agencies. Keep reading →

 /  Published May 1, 2012 at 1:36 PM

VA’s Peter Levin: Openness Key To Mobile Security

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As chief technology officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Peter Levin is responsible for the cybersecurity of the largest medical system in the United States and the second largest federal agency.

His job involves helping to facilitate and secure the flow of personal health information among the VA employees at hundreds of hospitals, clinics and offices nationwide, and making that information available electronically to the 21.9 million veterans and their families who depend on the VA for their medical care. Medical professionals and veterans are increasingly seeking to access that information via mobile devices, which raises new concerns about privacy. Keep reading →

 /  Published May 1, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Mobile Hacking Nearly Doubled In 2011

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An annual study of internet security vulnerabilities released today concluded that “2011 was the first year that mobile malware presented a tangible threat to businesses and consumers.”

The findings, released by Symantec Corp., showed that mobile vulnerabilities nearly doubled, increading by 93% in 2011, with a particular rise in threats targeting the Android operating system. Keep reading →

 /  Published April 30, 2012 at 4:14 PM

FedSMC: Tablets Prompt Agencies To Rethink Delivery Of Mobile Information

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The rapid embrace of computer tablets in and outside of government has escalated the debate among federal agencies over the merits of designing native applications for tablets.

But if the Government Printing Office offers any indication, the prevailing approach is expected to be for agencies to channel development resources into applications that recognize and adapt to a variety of mobile devices, rather than concentrating on specific products, according to Lisa LaPlant, GPO’s lead program planner for programs strategy and technology (pictured above center). Keep reading →

 /  Published April 17, 2012 at 5:51 PM

Why Mobile Device Management Doesn’t Matter

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When it comes to mobile computing, what do organizations value the most? Consider the following: You lose your smartphone (or, worse, someone steals it). What first crosses your mind? Is it, “That’s going to cost $200 to replace”? Or, do you think, “Someone I don’t know has access to all of my ‘stuff,’ my contacts, my kids’ photos, my home address, my email”? The answer is obvious; you value the data.

The same is true of your organization. Keep reading →

 /  Published April 17, 2012 at 8:22 AM

FBI Cyber Director Raises Concerns About Mobile, Tablet Security

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The FBI’s cyber chief issued a warning last week that the agency is beginning to see increased targeting of mobile devices, including smart phones and tablet computers, by sophisticated cyber criminal organizations.

Speaking at the annual GovSec Conference in Washington, D.C., April 3, Gordon M. Snow, the FBI’s Assistant Director in charge of its Cyber Division, said the new mobile attack trend is likely to increase in the near future as the number of smart phones and tablets skyrocket. Keep reading →

 /  Published April 13, 2012 at 8:34 AM
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