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DoD upends slow approval process for mobile devices

In the past, DoD's security review process took so long that devices were off the market by the time the Pentagon allowed them on government networks. This week, DoD approved a secure, commercial version of Android before its manufacturer even released it.

Tags: DoD , technology , DISA , STIG , mobile , Android , Android Knox , John Hickey , Jared Serbu

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Mobile, tech companies ensnared in Carrier IQ privacy lawsuit

Eight companies are headed to court over their use of Carrier IQ software, Computerworld reports. The lawsuit says the companies have violated federal wiretap laws because Carrier IQ's services, which provides analytics, are intrusive and infringe on users' privacy.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , Cybersecurity Update , cybersecurity , Carrier IQ , Computerworld , Apple , AT&T , T-Mobile , HTC , Motorola ,

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FAA concerned over bandwidth, not security with iPads

The Air Traffic Organization is in the middle of one of the largest pilots in government testing mobile computing devices. ATO CIO Steve Cooper said business organizations must have a valid need to use the devices. Cooper said ATO will test other mobile devices this spring.

Tags: technology , Steve Cooper , FAA , mobile devices , cybersecurity , Apple , iPad , HP , Research in Motion , tablet computers , FedSMC , Jason Miller

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Samsung cleared of spyware concerns

Security researchers say Samsung computers do not come equipped with spyware.

Tags: Cybersecurity Update , technology , spyware , In Depth , PC World

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Feds prepare for explosion in mobile devices, apps

Agencies are testing an assortment of smartphones and tablet computers to improve how their workforces meet their missions. But there still are questions about the security of these devices.

Tags: technology , telework , cybersecurity , mobile , ACT/IAC , DHS , ICE , Jerry Rhoads , DoJ , ATF , Rick Holgate , GSA , Sonny Bhagowalia , Apple , iPad , Research in Motion , BlackBerry , Android , Google , tablet computing , mobile apps , Challenge.gov , mobile computing , Max Cacas

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