Monthly Archives: April 2024

The Cyber Wild West is Still Wild (E146)

When the United States expanded westward, citizens found that surprise could lurk around any corner, earning the nickname “the wild west.” Today, with unlimited storage, fast speeds, and artificial intelligence, our technical landscape can and should be considered just as wild. This week on Feds At the Edge, we’ve gathered federal experts who corral malicious code and prevent bad actors [...]

Identifying and Mitigating Election Security Threats in 2024

State and local governments are preparing for the election year by leveraging federal and private sector partners along with security tools to uphold election integrity. Security is top of mind for election officials this year, especially considering past events and the rise of cyber threats. Since individual states are responsible for conducting elections, the National Association of [...]

Breaking the System into Tiny Little Pieces: A DoD Approach to Zero Trust & Microsegmentation (E145)

Four years ago, conversations among thought leaders focused on getting over the hurdle of defining Zero Trust Architecture so both private and public sector organizations could recognize and enjoy its benefits. Today, we move to the “hows” of implementation, and turn focus to micro-segmentation. This week on Feds At the Edge, we are breaking the system into tiny little [...]

Unlocking Modernization with AI Management: Meeting the Mission Imperative (E144)

While AI is not the panacea to solve all federal technology problems, it does hold promise to be an assist to federal agencies. Cautiously, agencies are exploring how AI can help meet their missions. In this week’s Feds At the Edge, agency and industry thought leaders share their thoughts on two of the biggest issues agencies face while implementing AI: [...]

Generative AI in Government (E143)

With the release of Chat GPT, there was an explosion of people lauding the benefit of vacuuming up previous knowledge and presenting it in many formats at the touch of a button. As technology evolved, headlines everywhere sang the praises of possibilities with Generative AI, but serious glitches such as producing narratives with factual inaccuracies make for troubling results. This [...]

Government Is Implementing Zero Trust for a More Secure Future

Federal agencies are working with the private sector to meet Zero Trust mandates while modernizing legacy systems. The Office of Management and Budget issued its federal Zero Trust architecture strategy nearly two years ago, outlining specific goals for agencies to reach by the end of fiscal year 2024. Not only will a Zero Trust framework help agencies [...]

Facing the Challenges AI Poses (E142)

The artificial intelligence landscape is rapidly changing, and we pose the question- can agencies keep up? With programs like ChatGPT, portrayed as the answer to every conceivable problem for the beleaguered federal technology professional, this week on Feds At the Edge, we delve into how agencies can leverage these advancements while managing the risks associated with them Mangala Kuppa, [...]

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