In an era marked by technological advancements and an ever-increasing dependence on digital platforms, data privacy has emerged as a critical concern.

A report found that open source maintainers are being asked to take on additional work to meet government and industry standards despite little pay.

Rules have been proposed for the CHIPS Incentives Program by the Department of Commerce to ensure funded technology is not used for malign purposes.  

In recent years, certain Chinese video surveillance and telecommunications equipment manufacturers have come under scrutiny because of the potential security risks they pose to U.S. security.

State Police of Latvia installed a mobile drone detection solution to ensure safety during public events, prevent violations and monitor any threats.

A federal appeals court has shot down a rule requiring hobbyists to register their drones.

The number of new security clearances provided by the federal government, including renewals, has decreased by 9 percent since 2011, according to a new report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The number of approved clearances dropped for the second consecutive year in FY2013, to just more than 777,000. 

While preparing to travel abroad to report on the war in Syria, two reporters were questioned by officials from the Department of Homeland Security. 

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has had 18 investigators convicted of falsifying reports since 2006, and a lack of resources is preventing officials from processing a backlog of an additional 36 cases. 

Almost half of IT experts surveyed are deterred from keeping sensitive information in the cloud for fear of government intervention or legal action.