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 missions.

Jim Smid, Federal Solutions Architect, Palo Alto Networks, explains how observability now extends beyond servers and IoT devices to include AI models, tools, and their interactions with agency data. Jessica Souder, AIRS Specialist / Director, Public Sector, Palo Alto Networks, emphasizes that agencies should carefully evaluate new AI tools, validating them in controlled environments, and establishing governance before deployment.

Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear why our panel of experts agree that any AI deployment should focus on the agency mission, valid data, and that all projects should commence with visibility.

To view this webinar: How to Translate AI into Stronger Cybersecurity.

Featured Speakers:

Alice Fakir, Senior Partner & Vice President, Cybersecurity Services, U.S. Federal Market, IBM

Alice Fakir
Senior Partner & VP, Cybersecurity
Services,
U.S. Federal Market, IBM
Jessica Souder, AIRS Specialist & Director, Public Sector, Palo Alto Networks

Jessica Souder
AIRS Specialist/Director,
Public Sector,
Palo Alto Networks
Jim Smid, Federal Solutions Architect, Palo Alto Networks

Jim Smid
Federal Solutions Architect,
Palo Alto Networks
Mark Krzysko, Moderator & Contributing Editor, FedInsider

Mark Krzysko
Moderator & Contributing Editor,
FedInsider

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