By Fadi Fadhil, Field Chief Information Officer at Palo Alto Networks and former CIO for the City of Minneapolis For many years, data retention has been a defensive game. To keep data safe, organizations have needed to protect their systems from outside cybersecurity threats like malware, phishing attempts, and ransomware attacks. This focus on guarding […]

By Dan Coleman, General Manager Federal Civilian at Microsoft Federal agencies are reimagining how they serve citizens and support their workforce by adopting unified digital platforms and AI-powered tools that foster collaboration, streamline workflows, and elevate service delivery. These technologies are empowering government employees to focus on mission-critical initiatives by automating repetitive tasks and delivering […]

By Nicolas Ojeda, Technology Business Management/FinOps lead, REI Systems William Kasenchar, principal, REI Systems As the White House seeks to cut spending and increase efficiency, government leaders should apply FinOps principles to seize the opportunity to optimize cloud service costs. This strategy, widely adopted in the private sector, presents an opportunity to save hundreds of […]

By Duncan Jones, Head of Cybersecurity at Quantinuum The latest quantum computing advances announced by U.S. tech giants and China accelerate both the potential threat and potential promise of this emerging technology. Now is a good time to make the distinction between the term “securing federal systems from quantum computing” and “securing federal systems using […]

By Brandon Bulldis, Federal Civilian Engineering Director at World Wide Technology From chatbots to call centers, many federal chief artificial intelligence (AI) officers have begun exploring how virtual AI assistants can improve both the employee and citizen experience. When successfully implemented, these tools have proven effective in getting citizens the swift support they need and […]

By Julie McCabe, Territory Account Manager, Panasonic Connect Cybersecurity threats to the United States government from a range of bad actors are escalating. In 2023 alone, the federal government reported more than 32,000 cybersecurity incidents – a five percent increase from the previous year. These attacks are not only growing in volume but also in […]

By Matthew Shallbetter, director of Strategy, Federal Civilian, at Armis With the profusion of directives and guidance emanating from government cybersecurity oversight agencies, both houses of Congress are proposing legislation that aims to harmonize cybersecurity regulations across the federal government. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved the ‘‘Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act” […]

By John Dvorak, chief technology officer, public sector, Red Hat Using AI safely and effectively is an open-ended challenge and government agencies can easily get overwhelmed with trying to develop AI strategies, hire or contract teams of data scientists, onboard chief AI officers and so on. But starting to build an AI strategy doesn’t have […]

By Kaniah Konkoly-Thege, Chief Legal Counsel, SVP Government Relations at Quantinuum A lot has taken place in the quantum industry since the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) announced its selection of PQC algorithms for standardization in 2022. From technology to global policy, advancements are causing experts to predict a faster timeline to reaching fault-tolerant […]

By Darren Guccione,  CEO and Co-Founder of Keeper Security Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) offers innovative applications that could help the federal government adapt to changing times. Some use cases are experimental, exploring new ideas, while others are already delivering positive results by enhancing human effort for difficult projects. GenAI also has the potential to streamline tedious, […]

By: Dr. Matthew McFadden, Vice President of Cyber, GDIT The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly with last week’s release of new post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These algorithms mark a critical step forward in preparing for the post-quantum era, providing a roadmap for agencies to begin their […]

By Dr. Celia Merzbacher, Executive Director of Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C) There is a global race underway to lead in the critical and emerging technology (CET) area of quantum technologies. Nations are launching national initiatives and making significant investments of public funds in this area knowing that their economic and national security is at […]

By Travis Galloway, head of government affairs, SolarWinds The threat landscape in cybersecurity continues to evolve at breakneck speed, with new challenges emerging daily. Among the most pervasive threats stem from sophisticated cyberattacks sponsored by nation-states. These attacks are a growing menace to private businesses and public agencies alike, promising severe consequences for our collective […]

By Kelly Davis-Felner, Chief Marketing Officer, PayIt. Public sector leaders face ongoing challenges to do more with less, and the talent crunch is a key factor in that. So while the need to access public services continues to increase, many agencies are simultaneously struggling to meet staffing needs. In fact, it was reported in 2023 […]

By James Turgal, Vice President of Cyber Risk, Strategy and Board Relations, Optiv The FBI recently released its annual Internet Crime Report for 2023, based on complaints received by the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3). The report paints a concerning picture of the cybersecurity landscape in the United States. With a record-breaking 880,418 cybercrime complaints […]

By Gaurav (GP) Pal, stackArmor Founder and CEO In March 2024, OMB released groundbreaking new guidance in accordance with President Biden’s Executive Order on AI for the government’s safe use of artificial intelligence – the first of its kind government-wide policy on AI. Under this new policy, government agencies must meet and implement mandatory AI […]

By Dr. James Matney, Vice President, Defense Strategy, GDIT Amid all of the (well-placed) excitement around artificial intelligence, quantum AI is an emerging field that combines the power of quantum computing with AI to create new and innovative solutions for an array of complex problems. Here’s why: Quantum computing is a method of solving complex problems […]

By Tim Jones and Alison King, Forescout The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) earlier this year announced that the next phase of its Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program would broaden to include non-traditional technology, such as Operational Technology (OT) and the Internet of Things (IoT), in 2024. At its 2012 launch, CDM was focused on gaining […]

By Steve Caimi, Senior Principal, Product Marketing, U.S. Public Sector, Okta  As the digital revolution proceeds, public sector organizations know that delivering great digital experience is vital to building loyalty and convincing citizens that they can safely and seamlessly access government services online. Yet a new report shows that rising customer expectations are posing challenges […]

By Jeffrey Huth, Senior Vice President of TransUnion’s Public Sector business Three senators last month introduced bipartisan legislation intended to create a better customer experience for people trying to access government services. Specifically, the Improving Government Services Act will require agencies to develop plans within a year of enactment to reduce wait times and improve digital services. […]

By Jeff Stewart, Vice President, Product, SolarWinds The exponential growth of digital government has led to unprecedented security breaches across the supply chain. To address these threats, in 2021 the Biden administration enacted Executive Order 14028 intensifying scrutiny over vendors’ software supply chain. Subsequently, in 2023 the National Cybersecurity Strategy was introduced, urging software vendors […]

By Travis Howerton, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at RegScale Until recently, FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) certification was an Executive Branch mandate, but now that it has become law, it legally stands between cloud service providers (CSPs) and government revenue. Further impacting the landscape is FedRAMP’s approval earlier this year of Rev. […]

By Patrick Tiquet, VP of Security and Architecture, Keeper Security  Over the past few years, an important cybersecurity initiative has quickly swept across U.S. federal government agencies. Like few other tech initiatives, zero trust has taken hold at warp speed, thanks to a cooperative push from various cybersecurity authorities and frameworks. The White House Executive Order 14028, […]

By Chip Daniels, Vice President, Government Affairs, SolarWinds When the Biden administration asked Congress to approve $300 million of additional money for the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) in fiscal year 2023 (FY2023), hopes were high that agencies would finally have the financial backing necessary to truly accelerate digital transformation. Yet, when Congress passed its $1.7 […]

By Jim Richberg, Fortinet Public Sector Field CISO With an estimated 3.4 million people needed to fill the global cybersecurity workforce gap, it’s time for organizations to start turning to new ways to recruit and keep talented cyber professionals. The federal situation mirrors what’s happening globally, but the stakes are even higher with civilian, defense and IC […]

By Steve Caimi, Director of Product Marketing, Public Sector, Okta In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the public sector is faced with a difficult challenge: ensuring that public services are safe, secure, and easy to use. Meeting all of these demands is critical to providing users with the digital experiences they require. To help your public […]

By Gary Hix, Chief Technology Officer for Hitachi Vantara Federal In a determined effort to prioritize sustainability and combat climate change, Federal agencies have made significant progress since President Biden issued an executive order on Federal sustainability over a year ago. Guided by the government’s influential scale and procurement power, this order sets ambitious goals […]

In recent years, Federal Agencies have been challenged by a growing list of adversaries operating in an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape. At the same time, Agencies have been diligently modernizing their information technology (IT) environments to accommodate evolutionary cloud technology trends and a more mobile and remote workforce. These dynamics have combined to create […]

By Eric Adams, Geospatial Functional Lead, GDIT As climate change has been accepted as a scientifically undeniable and universally recognized challenge, geospatial intelligence teams are applying the tools of their trade to mitigate its effects and address its impacts on aspects of our environment. Today, like nearly every other industry around the world, artificial intelligence and […]

By Jim Richberg, Fortinet Public Sector Field CISO The era of the global internet is over. The new reality is a fragmented digital landscape where nation states have largely been left to their own devices to create patchworks of policies to defend against threat actors who have become faster, stronger and more ruthless. To combat […]