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Nate Silver on big data's future: It's about attitude

In his latest book, statistician and predictive analytics expert Nate Silver describes his approach to forming forecasts out of data.

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A case for active cyber defense

A report from the Center for a New American Security outlines reasons for policymakers to provide guidance and clarity on the debate about active cyber defense.

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Urgency grows to align cyber, physical combat

Cyber warfare is widely seen as a separate discipline from more conventional forms of combat, but experts say that approach has to change -- and soon.

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Deloitte study: Mobile can help feds 'hit the reset button'

Agencies lag far behind the private sector in embracing mobile, but that means big productivity gains are still to be had.

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DOD info-sharing program to expand under order

As implementation of the president's cybersecurity executive order takes shape, critics say Congress must pass legislation if there is to be a significant improvement.

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Survey: Feds believe analytics can save lives, money

New study finds hopes for big data are high, but questions remain about proving return on investment.

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GAO: Cyber efforts not enough

The government has been faltering on several critical aspects of cybersecurity, GAO finds. Will the president's executive order address the concerns?

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Why cybersecurity remains a risky endeavor

Cybersecurity is a 'tough nut to crack,' and escalating attacks only make it harder.

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The return of CISPA

A controversial bill that died in the Senate last year has been reintroduced, with bipartisan sponsors defending the legislation's privacy protections.

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So there's an executive order: Now what?

With the cybersecurity directive now official, stakeholders start to wrestle with questions of implementation.

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Analytics guru Nate Silver offers advice for agencies

Silver's big-data rule number one: 'Don't become too enamored with computers.'

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Obama signs executive order for cybersecurity

Also: Expect the resurrection of one of last year's failed cybersecurity bills.