As agencies implement zero trust architectures, they’re exploring the use of automation to make processes more efficient and secure. As federal agencies work to meet the Office of Management and Budget’s zero trust mandate to improve cybersecurity, they’re also exploring how automation plays a role in a zero trust architecture. The National Security Agency also named automation [...]
Breaking systems and networks down into tiny little pieces using microsegmentation can be a huge boon for Cybersecurity SLED defenders Government agencies at all levels are adopting Zero Trust to better protect their networks from cyber threats. Part of that process includes implementing microsegmentation to reduce the attack surface and prevent lateral movement from an adversary. If each [...]
Devastation from cyber attacks can rival those of natural disasters, so government & industry are working together to prevent, respond & recover. The White House issued Presidential Policy Directive 40 in 2016, creating a national policy “to maintain a comprehensive and effective continuity capability by ensuring a coordinated effort within and among the executive, legislative and judicial [...]
As cyber threats rise in size and sophistication, agencies are looking to zero trust to protect data and reduce the attack surface. In 2022, the White House released a federal zero trust architecture strategy, requiring agencies to meet certain cybersecurity standards by the end of FY 2024 to secure federal networks from increasingly sophisticated threats. These cyber [...]
By reducing complexities around cloud adoption and working with industry partners, agencies are finding efficient processes and security with cloud infrastructure. Chief information officers at the state and local level, including educational institutions, are faced with increasingly comprehensive enterprise risks regarding technology, cybersecurity and compliance issues. One major challenge is the need to operate increasingly complex cloud [...]
Recent legislation passed by President Biden has opened new avenues of investment for many agencies to invest in cybersecurity. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was recently signed into law, providing a massive amount of funding for state, local, tribal and territorial governments to invest in cybersecurity, infrastructure and other areas. This resource boost for cybersecurity, to the [...]
Agencies and industry are working together to relieve the burden on burnt-out cyber professionals while adopting the tools to keep up with federal cyber requirements. As the cyberthreat landscape constantly evolves and federal networks face increased vulnerabilities with remote workers and outside connected devices, cybersecurity professionals are being stretched thin. They’re trying to keep up with new [...]
Financial agencies are working with industry to adopt agile methodologies and DevSecOps to keep up with demand for government services Federal financial agencies continue to deploy new technology and accelerate application development as a primary way of meeting their increasingly complex missions. With this approach, they will be able to more efficiently carry out their agency missions, provide citizens [...]
Agencies and the tech industry are working together to transition networks to the edge while data loads increase. Government agencies are largely turning to edge computing, but need modernized networks to help secure, collect and analyze data at the edge. Technologies like Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) exist to support network modernization and fast service delivery by using [...]
Efforts to optimize health data access supports more efficient care and better health outcomes As the health sector continues on its digital transformation journey, agencies are adopting innovative technologies that analyze quality data to better inform providers and researchers, and improve overall health outcomes. These kinds of programs are contributing to cancer treatment, COVID-19 spread prevention and [...]
Agencies are turning to a zero trust architecture and strong identity management protocols to protect networks, especially with a remote workforce. The cyber threat landscape has vastly evolved during the pandemic, sending entire agencies to work remotely. This has resulted in an increase of high-profile cyber attacks. Agencies must act fast in their defense and responses, move [...]
Localities are turning to zero trust, multi-factor authentication & cyber hygiene training as the push to remote work coupled with an increase in ransomware shift the threat landscape. The cyber threat landscape is constantly evolving as technologies and capabilities advance. The pandemic also widened the attack surface as entire workforces accessed networks remotely. State and local governments [...]
Military bases are leveraging a new class of 3D printers that use materials such as polymer and metal to offset logistical issues within the supply chain. The U.S. military has bases in more than 70 countries around the world. Maintaining such a widespread presence across the globe creates issues within the supply chain. While some bases have [...]
An influx of digital health data and a more dangerous threat landscape are putting health systems at risk, but government and industry leaders are adopting tools and partnerships to mitigate threats. The pandemic has led to many digital shifts and advancements in IT, especially in healthcare with the rise of telehealth and virtual visits. However, the security [...]
In an ever-evolving threat environment, the private and public sector must work together and share resources to protect the nation from ransomware attacks. Ransomware attacks are increasingly prevalent and common among state and local governments, posing an urgent threat to infrastructure entities and national security. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has posted best practices and related [...]
Agencies are adopting new tools, strategies & concepts to ensure project management is efficient, collaborative & transparent. In government, program management requires coordinating multiple projects while considering cost, schedule and performance — and the pandemic made this job even more challenging. Program team members were working remotely and communication with industry partners was disrupted. So, the Office [...]