Adding opportunistic encryption to open Wi-Fi networks will add a layer of protection for users in public spaces without adding complexity.

A new law allowed the justices to dismiss a DOJ suit seeking to enforce a warrant for data held in an off-shore datacenter. But the larger question of what happens when the United States orders a company to violate the laws of…

In March 1968 LBJ designated ASCII as a federal standard to help ensure compatibility among computers, paving the way for a new era of digital communications.

As FBI director Wray renews calls for “exceptional access” to encrypted data on personal devices, some crypto experts warn that this would undercut personal security and privacy. The National Academies of Science say policy makers must carefully balance the benefits against the…

NIST has produced a practical guide to blockchains: What they do, how they work, and what businesses should know about them.

The current GPS system is expected to remain operational until mid-2021. The DOD is racing to field the next generation of satellites, ground control stations and receivers while keeping the current system running.

A survey of federal IT and security personnel shows that a lack of money and skilled workers are the biggest impediments to security, and careless insiders represent the greatest threat. Doing more with less is not the answer; if leaders are serious…

A contract has been awarded for a multi-billion dollar dedicated public safety network, which is supposed to be up and running within five years. But coverage, reliability and security remain challenges for the ambitious project.

The North American Electric Reliability Corp., which oversees bulk power system in the U.S. and Canada, needs a better view of the grid’s cybersecurity posture as threats and vulnerabilities increase.