While always looking for ways to stay connected with the citizens they serve, Government institutions continually face the challenge of improving citizen services while they remain understaffed and underfunded. This week on Feds At the Edge, we pose the question; Can modern technology like AI be successfully implemented within an agency’s allotted budget and set a new standard for [...]
Compliance is difficult enough in an air-conditioned data center, so for those out on the edge with spotty communication and potential bullets flying around, it could be near impossible. Despite this disruption, newly coined Denied Disconnected Latent, or DDL, when communications are restored, compliance still must be maintained. This week on Feds At the Edge, we offer some perspectives [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Years ago, Federal leaders would dream of getting terabytes of data; few thought we would have more computing power than trusted information. This week on Feds At the Edge, our discussion focuses on some of the risks in storing, sharing, and analyzing that data. We tackle on the questions now being asked: How is data collected, and what method [...]
In the realm of cybersecurity, Multifactor Authentication (MFA) has long been seen as a safeguard against cyber threats, but malicious actors are adapting to every blockade put in their path. Research has revealed that even when performing flawlessly, MFA can still leave opportunities for attackers. This week on Feds At the Edge we take a look at current threats [...]
Mountains of data and Artificial intelligence are impacting every aspect of all federal agencies. This week on Feds At the Edge we examine the impact of technology innovation on modernization of human resources. Jason Nelson, Human Capital Assistant Administrator/CHCO for TSA opens the discussion with a sobering fact: With an average of 260 workdays a year, the TSA is [...]
Federal agencies are implementing zero trust frameworks to strengthen cybersecurity, but face budgeting challenges and complexities when doing so. Considering the sophistication of cyber threats these days, with the wide variety of those threats including phishing, ransomware, social engineering, bots and many others, stronger cybersecurity measures are a must. Adopting a zero trust environment can provide that [...]
Public and private sectors are adopting AI and automation tools to strengthen their cyber posture and prevent increasingly-sophisticated cyberattacks. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and the increase of connected devices only empowers bad actors to become more sophisticated with their attacks and capitalize on new vulnerabilities. To respond, federal agencies are implementing a zero trust architecture, but [...]
Our panel this week focuses on Microsoft’s Active Directory and Identity Management. What’s their executive summary? Barbarians at the gates, and zombies in the basement. The Barbarians Chris Roberts, Director of Federal Sales Engineering with Quest Public Sector reveals a staggering 94 million daily attacks on Microsoft’s Active Directory, which is popular in both commercial and federal markets. We [...]
It’s been observed that if the identity solution is not convenient, it will be subverted. In this week’s episode of Feds at the Edge, we will dive into the unique challenges the federal government faces in identity management. From heavy security requirements and vast amounts of data to limited budgets, we're unpacking the challenges and exploring innovative solutions to solve [...]
Over the years, federal systems have taken on a Rube Goldberg approach, customized by humans who may think radically differently from each other, to respond to a specific kind of workflow inherent in an individual case. After decades of this, you get systems that are siloed with unique methods of doing the same activity.In this week’s episode of Feds at [...]
Did you know that 80% of attacks companies like Akamai Technologies are seeing involve API? What’s an API? What once was a quick way to integrate systems but minimally used, now has exploded onto federal networks by the thousands thanks to the popularity of cloud use. Why worry? APIs are small and embedded and could be as minimal as [...]