Is Culture Change Really the Answer?

Many times we default to a need for “culture change” when we are faced with a far-reaching organizational challenge, but it may not be the answer to all of our problems.

The State of the Cyber Workforce Training in State & Local Governments

Particularly at the state and local levels, the number of cybersecurity-related jobs already outnumbers people qualified to fill them, and that demand is growing rapidly. To counter that shortage, some organizations are creating new strategies to organize and recruit cyber professionals.

Layer Security: Secure Applications, Not Just Infrastructure

With application-layer security, applications remain protected even if initial authentication procedures are faulty or circumvented by hackers. Think of it like adding additional protection to your house to keep out intruders, rather than just relying on the fence surrounding your yard. With bars on your windows or an alarm at your front door, you are… Read more »

Securing the Future of Collaboration

Collaboration tools (e.g., instant messaging and presence, web conferencing, voice and unified messaging, mobility, and pervasive video) provide organizations, teams, and individuals the ability to “labor together” to achieve common desired outcomes in a more effective manner.

Risks and Consequences of Outdated Infrastructure

The legacy infrastructure supporting IT functions has often been resilient. And to its credit, it often demands little attention, allowing for a level of complacency. But with this complacency comes risk.

A Complete Approach to Cloud Computing

The first step to starting your cloud journey is to ask three questions: Why do we want to move to the cloud? What functions do we want to move? How do we make the change?

4 Tips to Maintain Focus at Work When Life is Happening

Four tips to help you remain focused at work when you have something else in your life competing for your attention.

Secrets to Getting Off the GAO High-Risk List

There are jokes that getting put on GAO’s high risk list is like the 1977 Eagles’ hit, “Hotel California,” where “you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.” But in fact, over one-third of agency programs on the list have gotten off. What’s the secret?