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Law and security research
Electronic Frontier Foundation offers IT security researchers advice on navigating the potential minefield of patent and copyright laws involved in their work.
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Keeping first responders in touch
Researchers at NIST test a communication system that employs smart multihop relays that advise first responders about placement of the next relay to extend the communications range.
Battlefield knowledge management
Battle Command Knowledge System provides soldiers with fast access to and search capability for the Army’s Warrior Knowledge Base, even from from the battlefield.
Beware of the Gadgets
Google Gadgets potentially could offer a rich new playground for hackers.
DNS patched; danger still lurks ()
Microsoft releases SQL Server 2008 to manufacturers ()
Botnet snags 500G of data ()
'Angell of Doom' takes center stage at Black Hat Briefings ()
FDNY adopts MIR3 notification system ()
Tech Briefs
iRobot Negotiator
The iRobot Negotiator performs reconnaissance for first responders.
Store data securely with DiskAgent
DISA certifies Red Hat OS for IPv6
Analyze your network
Iogear kits stream audio, video
GCN Tech Blog
The BPM and SOA marriage
What’s the best entry point to launch a SOA implementation? Is it through business process management, an enterprise service bus or SOA governance?
Spy vs. spy on display at State
IT consolidation best practices
Searching for the best government Web sites
GCN Lab Review
Middle of the pack
The GCN Lab tests four desktop PCs priced at $1,500 or less for power, performance and features.
Tech Trends
Identity's the key to a better Web
Canada's CIO Ken Cochrane has seen his role take on new dimensions as his country attempts to harness Web 2.0 technologies.
GCN Interviews index
Singapore's direct approach
Singapore pushes ahead with WiMax, faster broadband and a standard desktop environment.
Singaporese put a lot into passwords
Singaporese are accustomed to the government knowing who they are when they access e-government services.
IDA keeps close relations with industry
Singapore’s Infocomm Development Authority’s philosophy is to assume some of the risk for projects that require huge capital expenditures.
Commentary
A sharing solution
Federated identity management holds the key to gathering and integrating data across government. More
Seller beware
Many in and out of government might someday look back with a sense of gratitude for the Federal Desktop Core Configuration model. More
Metadata’s new name: TED
A better name for metadata might be "Targeted Extrinsic Description." More
GCN Lab Review:
Acer’s Aspire X3200 desktop PC
Acer’s Aspire X3200 has a ton of features despite its small size, including nine USB ports, jacks for 5.1 surround sound, a data card reader, a high-definition multimedia interface port, a FireWire 800 port and an external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment port.
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LaCie's d2 Quadra hard disk
Print server cuts the cord, adds security
GCN Lab TV index
From A to Z: VA's IT Data Center consolidation
Government Computer News presents Charles J. De Sanno, executive director of Enterprise Technology and Infrastructure Engineering for the Veterans Affairs Department, in this recent InSight eSeminar, where he discusses the progression of the VA’s IT Data Center consolidation.
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Even in a world of PDAs, sometimes you need a full operating system on the road. When the need arises, you might want a laptop there to handle unexpected problems. But why carry a heavy albatross? LabTV takes a look at eight powerful performers that weigh less than five pounds.
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Mitigating the risks of Web intrusion
Tune in to this recent GCN InSight eSeminar and learn the essential practices to mitigating those risks from one of the government’s long-standing advocates of network security practices, Edward Meagher, deputy chief information officer of the Interior Department.
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