Cybersecurity

How Government Can Elevate Its Approach to Zero Trust

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 »

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.

NextGen Leaders: Transforming Public Service for the Digital Age

NextGen leaders in public service must embrace digital fluency, adaptive thinking, and a privacy-first mindset to navigate the complexities of the digital age, build public trust and drive transformation.

Futureproof Governance: Building Resilience in a World of Constant Change

Futureproof governance requires shifting from reactive problem-solving to proactive resilience-building, leveraging adaptive frameworks, innovation, and secure data practices to navigate an era of evolving technology and societal needs.

Fuel Innovation With a Secure Digital Ecosystem

Agencies cannot discuss future innovation without also talking about cybersecurity. Let’s dive into some key considerations for agencies to create a secure digital ecosystem: Building a Stronger Cyber Foundation Agencies need to address two givens in today’s cyber landscape: that the risk of attacks continues to grow —so they need to adopt better defenses —Read… Read more »

How Identity Drives Security in State & Local Government

In today’s threat environment, where ransomware and other attacks aim to steal and exploit user credentials, a focus on identity “is the first step in securing state and local systems,” said James Imanian, Senior Director, U.S. Federal Technology Office at CyberArk. Yet many state and local IT teams struggle to implement strong identity controls.