Profile of Henry Kenyon

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Henry Kenyon is a contributing writer to InformationWeek Government. He has covered Government IT and Defense markets since 1999 for a variety of publications including Government Computer News, Federal Computer Week, AFCEA's Signal Magazine and AOL Government.

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Privacy By Design: Protect User Data From 'Get-Go'

1/5/2015
International effort seeks to bake in consumer privacy options.
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Azure Helps Police Store, Access Body Camera Video

12/30/2014
Police camera maker demonstrates one way agencies are using Microsoft's Azure Government cloud to run software and equipment in a flexible, interoperable environment.
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HHS Embraces Innovation

11/20/2014
Health department's IDEA Lab uses tech startup techniques to develop new services and features.
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DoD Changes Cloud Computing Policy

11/17/2014
Changing culture is just as important as new technology, CIO Halvorsen says.
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Former US CIO's New Enemy: Ebola

11/11/2014
Now chief innovation officer at USAID agency, Steven VanRoekel harnesses diagnostic tech, big data, better communications, and improved medical gear to help defeat the disease.
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VA Buckles Down On Cyber Security, Program Management

10/30/2014
Agency refocuses IT priorities on data protection, on-time project delivery to overcome past poor performance.
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White House Launches More Open Data Initiatives

10/17/2014
Agencies' use of open data helps citizens, boosts economy, says government official.
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Coordinated Attacks Call For More Sophisticated Cyber Defense

9/29/2014
Agencies and industry are rethinking how they defend against coordinated attacks by teams of specialized hackers.
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IoT, Mobile Give Government IT New Challenges

9/9/2014
New mobile devices and the coming Internet of Things might change the way government identifies workers and allows data access, say experts.
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VA: Mobile Is 'Value-Added' To Health Programs

9/8/2014
Agency uses mobile apps and other initiatives to connect veterans and clinicians to medical services and data.
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Why Federal Agencies Lag Behind On Mobile Tech

8/26/2014
Dearth of government-wide mobile policies hurt agencies' rollout of new mobile technologies, says Defense Information Systems Agency chief.
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Navy's CANES Contract: Network Virtualization At Sea

8/25/2014
US Navy Awards CANES contracts, valued at $2.5 billion, begins network consolidation, cyber defense upgrades.
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NASA Mission: Cloud Governance

8/13/2014
Here's how the space agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory addressed governance, risk, and compliance for its critical public cloud services.
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Cloud Improves SEC's Bottom Line

6/25/2014
Move to cloud helps Securities and Exchange Commission collect, analyze, and report on financial data more efficiently.
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SMBs Ignoring Insider Threats

6/23/2014
Many smaller organizations do not adequately protect against insider threats, CERT expert warns.
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Cyber Attackers Target Small, Midsized Businesses

6/18/2014
As large companies beef up security, attackers seek out weak links and use social tactics to hit smaller enterprises.
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Navy To Launch Enterprise Records Management System

6/9/2014
Prototype software replaces redundant systems to cut operating and training costs.
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Government Advances Continuous Security Monitoring

6/6/2014
DOD, DHS expect smart technologies will defend networks against common attacks, free IT personnel to deal with more dangerous threats.
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DOD Cyber Architecture Takes Shape

6/5/2014
Military's cyber defense efforts remain a work in progress, officials say.
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Homeland Security Targets Cybersecurity Upgrades

5/2/2014
Department of Homeland Security agencies must balance computer and communications network improvements slated for the next 12 months with tight budgets.
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Secure Collaboration Tool Aims to Stop Data Leaks

4/18/2014
BAE Systems' leakage-prevention Secure Information Broker Appliance program edits info your organization doesn't want outsiders to see.
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Army ERP System Enables Financial Transparency

4/15/2014
Antiquated systems have made it impossible for the Army to audit its finances. A new ERP coming online will help solve that problem.
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DOD Pushes Toward Joint Information Environment

3/26/2014
The US Army makes progress but faces hurdles in an effort to modernize DOD and military networks, says the Joint Staff CIO.
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Defense Department Deploys Secure Cloud Service

3/25/2014
MilCloud provides military with on-demand infrastructure and network management tools through web-based interface.
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Navy Eyes Cloud Storage

3/18/2014
In effort to trim $1.3 billion from IT, Navy proposes placing most non-classified data into commercial cloud offering.
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Army Expands Virtual Desktop Program

3/12/2014
Army's desktop-as-a-service plan gains cred at Pentagon, but lack of funding could delay full implementation.
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Agencies Widen Open-Source Use

11/15/2013
Open-source software programs streamline efforts, improve security, and lower costs.
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Acronis MobilEcho Expands Mobile Security For Feds

10/15/2013
Apple-compatible mobile file management system permits secure network access, authentication for federal employees.
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Government Shutdown: Defense Industry Feels Impact

10/3/2013
Defense suppliers, employees brace for the impact of severe cutbacks in back-office, IT, maintenance and support operations staff during the federal shutdown.
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DATA Act, Pushing Spending Transparency, Regains Steam

9/13/2013
Legislation sets transparency standards for all federal spending data, making it easier for business and the public to follow government money.
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Army, Marines Get New Battlefield Computers

9/4/2013
New vehicle-mounted tablets will replace several pieces of equipment with a single device, saving space and power.
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U.S., Canada Spectrum Agreements Expand Wireless Capacity

8/30/2013
New international accords open new spectrum bands along Canadian border for business and government communications applications.
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Navy Launches Aggressive Virtualization Plan

8/8/2013
Hosted virtual desktop initiative is part of Navy's broader move to virtualize all its current server-based systems and applications by the end of 2017.
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