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State leaders discuss containing threats, improving visibility and adapting security strategies as AI and cloud environments expand the attack surface. The rising adoption of generative AI and cloud environments is transforming state and local government IT, but it is also widening attack surfaces and accelerating cyber risk. Traditional security tools are struggling to keep pace as adversaries leverage artificial intelligence. [...]

As threats evolve, agencies must close cultural and technical gaps to enable zero trust, keep up with the pace of AI and strengthen enterprise resilience. In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity is a dynamic battleground shaped by emerging technologies, expanding attack surfaces and increasingly sophisticated adversaries. The rise of artificial intelligence has accelerated this shift, pushing the cyber “cold [...]

A March 2026 Forrester Consulting study highlights how budget cuts, staffing shortages and evolving threats are forcing agencies to rethink how they defend and respond. Federal agencies are under pressure to sustain cybersecurity operations with tightening budgets and workforce reductions, even as threats grow more sophisticated. Insights from a recent Forrester Consulting study, commissioned by Carahsoft and sponsored by Broadcom, found that [...]

Government and industry are embracing edge computing to drive real-time outcomes using AI-driven, collaborative enterprise architectures and hybrid environments. The push for smaller, more powerful laptops and tablets has hurt desktop sales, but artificial intelligence is shifting the conversation toward a more balanced approach. As organizations adopt AI to boost productivity, they need a mix of devices tailored to different [...]

Inside a California city’s shift from reactive defense to zero trust resilience after a major cyber incident In today’s public sector environment, a cybersecurity incident is no longer just a technical disruption; it’s a defining moment for organizational resilience and public trust. That’s why municipalities are beginning to treat identity as the new perimeter. During a recent FedInsider webinar, government and [...]

Leaders share how agencies are building secure, human-centered digital services and scaling improvements with data and AI. State and local governments are under growing pressure to deliver services that meet the expectations of today’s digitally savvy citizens, which includes experiences that are seamless, secure and intuitive. Yet many agencies are still navigating longstanding challenges, from legacy infrastructure and siloed data [...]

As agencies migrate to the cloud, security teams are reassessing the risks and limitations of data secured in air-gapped environments. IT teams rely on air-gapped networks to store sensitive and critical data because they’re not connected to the internet, only allowing localized access to the protected information. This makes physical security an active component of cybersecurity. However, this can sometimes [...]

Federal agencies look to strengthen the security of their networks under an expanded attack surface as they embrace a digital world. Cyber environments are constantly changing and evolving with advancements in technology, updates to policy, shifts in the use of zero trust architectures, increased use of artificial intelligence and more. And while new tech brings innovative ways to detect and [...]

Federal leaders discuss overcoming big data challenges, applying proper standards and preparing for scaled deployments to realize the full potential of AI. Artificial intelligence has real-world benefits for federal agencies – from AI-powered chatbots that can answer routine questions from citizens, to optimizing resource allocation in situations like disaster recovery and relief – AI can improve efficiency and service delivery. [...]

The rise of artificial intelligence is transforming automated cyber practices, while introducing new risks and threats for agencies to consider Advancements in artificial intelligence and new technologies are making today’s cyber world increasingly more complex—introducing new elements of risk and creating new dangers while also being used to prevent them. AI improves security with preventive attack capabilities, automated threat response [...]

Federal agencies are working with vendors to ensure they have the data, governance and culture in place to deploy artificial intelligence tools that improve healthcare outcomes. Artificial intelligence is rapidly innovating the healthcare sector, with tools that increase efficiency, improve public health outcomes and inform data-driven decisions. Health organizations are able to leverage AI-powered solutions for early disease detection, precision [...]

As agencies adopt AI to boost cybersecurity and efficiency, they’re challenged with adversaries using the same tools as threat vectors. Artificial intelligence is being used to bolster cybersecurity – from quickly detecting threats to identifying risky or abnormal behavior before a breach – yet these capabilities come with their own risks. Under-regulated and under-reviewed new tools are being used to [...]

Agencies at the state, local and federal levels are adopting more advanced AI capabilities — like generative, multimodal and agentic — for efficiency and innovation. While the use and adoption of artificial intelligence is continuously on the rise, so is the evolution of specialized and mission-focused AI-powered tools. Advancements like generative, multimodal and agentic AI are transforming how agencies analyze [...]

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 experiences, integrate secure [...]

Agencies & industry partners discuss how to modernize outdated infrastructure & secure networks with the rise of advanced technologies & a changing threat landscape. As technology evolves at exponential rates, so do the associated challenges and security threats. To keep up with the cybersecurity changes that arise with advanced technologies (like artificial intelligence), the White House released Executive Order 14110 [...]