One of the greatest promises of modern technology is its ability to streamline complex, paper-based systems - cutting costs, improving access, and eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. These complicated systems are often the biproduct of a complicated network, like the ones you find in the Department of Labor which are handling unemployment insurance claims fifty different ways in fifty [...]
Available on Demand | May 29, 2025 | 2 Hours | 2 CPE State and local, territorial, and tribal governments are not bound by the federal agency mandate to implement zero trust architectures, but there are numerous reasons they are either considering it or taking action to put it in place. Zero trust is a particularly important concept for these [...]
Available on Demand | May 28, 2025 | 2 Hours | 2 CPE The federal government has invested almost four years to move all its systems and networks to a least permissive access architecture, based on the concept of “never trust, always verify.” This has significantly improved cybersecurity, but it’s a moving target – bad actors, whether cyber criminals or [...]
Automation is everywhere—but is it helping us, or quietly introducing new risks? This week on Feds At The Edge we share a special three-part series that explores the evolving role of automation in cybersecurity- from its promise to its pitfalls. In session one, we lay the groundwork with a high-level view of automation’s true purpose and challenges. We follow [...]
Available on Demand | May 28-29, 2025 | 2 Hours Each | 4 CPE The federal government has invested almost four years to move all its systems and networks to a zero trust (ZT) architecture, based on the concept of “never trust, always verify.” State and local, territorial, and tribal governments are not bound by the federal agency [...]
Available on Demand | May 20, 2025 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE States, counties, municipalities, territories, and tribal governments have many interactions with their residents every year, addressing many facets of everyday life – from schools to roads, water and sewer services to business licensing. The National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) identified the top 10 priorities [...]
Available on Demand | May 19, 2025 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE The Future of National Cybersecurity & Resilience in 2025 & Beyond Physicists tell us that the universe continues to expand. Unfortunately, so does the universe of cyber threats. With global adversaries increasingly targeting power grids, communications networks, water systems, and other essential services, the urgency [...]
In recent years, the Department of Defense has been rethinking how it approaches communications technology — shifting from traditional, insular solutions to embracing innovation from the commercial sector. While off-the-shelf cellular devices aren’t suitable for the battlefield, the underlying technologies powering 5G and emerging 6G networks are becoming too valuable to ignore. This week on Feds At The Edge, [...]
Available on Demand | May 16, 2025 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Government agencies need to strengthen cybersecurity defenses while reducing cost and eliminating unnecessary applications. Agencies seek to gain complete visibility and consolidation of data across multiple sources, both to strengthen their security posture and become more efficient through application rationalization. At the same time, government stakeholders [...]
Available on Demand | May 15, 2025 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, agencies must move beyond static defenses to intelligence-driven security. And while AI and machine learning (ML) enhance efficiency by detecting anomalies, forecasting risks, and accelerating response, agencies still need to address concerns about verification of alert evidence and suggested response actions. [...]
Available on Demand | May 14, 2025 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE A Guide to Navigating Between Two Worlds Operational technology (OT) is comprised of the systems and devices used to control and monitor physical processes, often in industrial or critical infrastructure environments and utilizing OEM-proprietary equipment. OT systems are designed to manage machinery, equipment, and processes, ensuring [...]
Available on Demand | May 13, 2025 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE State, local, territorial, and tribal governments in 2025 are navigating a complex landscape of tight budgets, evolving cyber threats, ambitious digital transformation goals, and increased demands for transparency – all while being expected to deliver high-quality citizen services. Central to addressing all these challenges is the [...]
The 2023 FBI Internet Crime Report reveals that nearly 21% of ransomware attacks targeted the healthcare and public health sectors—making them the top victims. This week on Feds At The Edge, we explore how agencies can defend against these growing threats. Benjamin Koshy, Chief Information Security Officer and Director, Division of Information Security of Indian Health Service, explains the [...]
Today’s modern network has placed identity management in the forefront to manage a plethora of landscapes – on and off prem, public and private, hybrid, and the new kid on the block, alt-clouds. This week on Feds At The Edge, we explore how the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is leading the charge in modern identity management, once a [...]
Available on Demand | May 2, 2025 | 90 Minutes | 1.5 CPE Artificial Intelligence, Zero Trust & Other Considerations The cyber world is becoming increasingly complex as new technologies, policies and expectations come into play. Artificial intelligence (AI) is making inroads into applications, network management, and more, while identity management and zero trust architectures are altering the [...]
Agencies are adopting user-first digital services to provide citizens with the IT-forward processes, programs and services they need. People expect government services to be as seamless as private sector offerings. To meet these needs and keep up with the pace of innovation, agencies must modernize their IT infrastructures and leverage the tools that streamline workforces, enhance user [...]