Software management presents itself as an easy task: install software, then deinstall it at the end of its life. Unfortunately, the complexity of modern systems has made managing software in enterprise situations more of a nightmare than a walk in the park. In this week’s episode of Feds At The Edge, government and industry thought leaders share practical approaches [...]
The concept of EDR is flawless, but complex federal environments present distinct operational hurdles. In this week’s episode of Feds At The Edge, we dive into Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) in the federal government and explore how expert-suggested approaches can help agencies overcome today's barriers. While EDR provides continuous monitoring and automated containment across agency devices, federal civilian [...]
According to Greg Touhill, the first CISO of the United States, complexity is the bane of IT security. Today, that lesson remains especially relevant. In this week’s episode of Feds At The Edge, several thought leaders share how agencies can reduce complexity, integrate legacy systems, balance usability with security, and build a Zero Trust environment that continues to improve [...]
Listeners may be familiar with a quote from Frederick the Great, “He who defends everything, defends nothing.” Federal leaders understand this all too well. As they are deluged with data, attacks, and new technology on a daily basis, it can be confusing what to prioritize and in trying to defend everything, agencies can be left vulnerable to attack. In [...]
History shows that nations often enter new conflicts relying on old, familiar tactics. It’s only after those tactics fail that they adapt to something new.Today, thousands of defense contractors and companies are making the exact same mistake with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). By applying outdated, static compliance tools to a modern, dynamic regulatory landscape, organizations face mounting delays, incomplete [...]
Everyone has heard about fraud, waste, and abuse, but building an effective fraud prevention program requires more than identifying problems after they occur. In this week’s episode of Feds At The Edge, government and industry experts share practical strategies for helping federal agencies stop improper payments before funds go out the door. Kim Brandt of CMS underscores the scale [...]
Permitting delays can increase construction costs, frustrate applicants and slow the delivery of much-needed housing. But modernizing the process requires more than simply replacing paper with technology. In this week’s episode of Feds At The Edge, we explore how government and industry leaders are combining policy reform, digital workflows, cloud technology and AI to reduce permitting backlogs and improve [...]
Identity is central to Zero Trust, making it one of the most attractive targets for cyber attackers. While multi-factor authentication has long been a reliable way to ensure identity, traditional MFA has critical gaps. This week on Feds At the Edge, Mark Brennan from the New Jersey Department of Health, and YubiKey’s Jeff Frederick, explore how phishing-resistant cryptography and [...]
Hot Topics in Cybersecurity Supply chain risk is about more than software and compliance checklists; it’s about making informed decisions that strengthen security and support mission success. This week on Feds At the Edge, Ryan Lewis of the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology joins us to unpack the practical realities of managing supply-side risk in the public sector. [...]
Hot Topics in Cybersecurity Ransomware has become a far more serious threat to government than many organizations realize, and it's no longer just about paying a ransom. This week on Feds At the Edge, cybersecurity experts explore what agencies can do to strengthen their defenses, including adopting Zero Trust principles, improving network segmentation, and planning for recovery before an [...]
Technology is advancing at an astonishing pace. The number of connected devices per square kilometer is expected to grow from one million to ten million, and the transition to 6G is paving the way with dazzling new levels of speed and capability. This week on Feds At the Edge, Arup Bhuyan from Idaho National Laboratory, Eric Freer from Sterling, [...]
Artificial intelligence is evolving so quickly that agencies often find it difficult to plan for future implementations. This week on Feds At The Edge, we dive into the importance of flexible infrastructure, realistic budgets, and thoughtful planning to successfully adapt to continuously evolving AI models. Sumit Puri, CSO and Co-Founder of Liqid, shares that while 86% of data resides [...]
Innovation often follows a familiar cycle: rapid expansion, followed by consolidation. Federal agencies are experiencing this firsthand as AI tools and models proliferate across their environments. This week on Feds At the Edge, technology leaders explore the challenge of rapid innovation and how agencies can regain control before the chaos of disorganized, duplicate data and tool sprawl compromises their [...]
AI is putting ransomware on steroids, and on this week’s episode of Feds At the Edge we examine several approaches to reducing the impact of malicious actors through advanced protection strategies and smarter cybersecurity budgeting. Michael Dent, Retired CISO with Fairfax County, shares how he takes cybersecurity training to the next level with what he calls “Challenge Point,” rewarding [...]
In a recent Forrester report on federal technology, more than half of the respondents revealed they face significant negative impact from budget constraints, while a whopping 86% expect a breach. This week on Feds At the Edge we sit down with experts from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, and Carahsoft to discuss practical strategies for securing mission-critical systems, maximizing [...]
One common theme among technology leaders discussing AI deployment is the need for a “definitive source.” Without trusted data, none of AI’s conclusions are truly actionable. This week on Feds At the Edge, two technology leaders share practical strategies for building trustworthy AI environments while strengthening security and compliance. Jared Pane from Elastic discusses why organizations can’t blindly trust [...]