Upskilling the Public Workforce for the AI Era
AI, big data, and emerging technologies are transforming government operations, making upskilling public employees a critical priority.
Cybersecurity
AI Data Poisoning, Wiper Malware, Critical Infrastructure Attacks Could Increase in 2025, Impacting Government Cyber Resilience
Government faces increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, from both foreign and domestic bad actors. Here are several key trends for public-sector cybersecurity in 2025, underscoring the challenges agencies face.
How to Balance Security and CX in Digital Identity Verification
Many current digital identity verification processes result in a process in which people experience avoidable delays and difficulties trying to access benefits and services online.
Cybersecurity-by-Design: Building Resilient Agencies
Governments must adopt a cybersecurity-by-design approach to proactively embed security into technology development.
Data Management’s Special Ingredient: Backup and Recovery
Managing data is no small feat. An array of data formats make it difficult. Then add legacy tech, data and communication siloes, limited-purpose applications, and ransomware to the mix. To use data securely, as a strategic asset, agencies need a simplified, cohesive approach to cyber resiliency.
How State and Local Agencies Can Join Forces to Strengthen Security
In this video interview, Palo Alto Networks’ Thomas McLellan discusses how whole-of-state security and related measures can help state and local agencies to strengthen their cyber posture
Put Zero Trust on New Footing
A zero-trust architecture (ZTA) security approach is essential for federal agencies. It requires continuous verification and strict access controls to protect sensitive government data. Unfortunately, several hurdles can obstruct agency efforts to make the most of zero trust: Regardless of the challenges, agencies must step up their game and take advantage of AI, automation, andRead… Read more »
Collaboration Is Key: The Future of Public-Private Partnerships in Innovation
Public-private partnerships are essential for addressing critical challenges like climate resilience and smart cities, leveraging collaboration and innovation while prioritizing robust security, privacy, and ethical standards to build a sustainable future.
A New Era of Federal Cybersecurity Will Begin With Automated Patching to Meet CISA and FISMA Guidelines
Automated patching is key to strengthening an agency’s cyber defenses. Comprehensive, strategic patch-management includes infrastructure audits, risk assessments, alignment with federal guidelines, automation, and agencywide collaboration.
Transforming Government With AI
AI is changing the way government does business, and its transformative potential is vast. See how agencies are using it to innovate and make services more accessible.