Focus on Cyber Resiliency in a Hostile World

The internet is an increasingly dangerous place. The FBI warns of Chinese threats to U.S. critical infrastructure, while the National Security Agency releases guidance for strengthening AI system security. Meanwhile, agencies still wrestle with phishing, ransomware and myriad other threats that occur every day.

At the same time, government organizations are expected to implement zero trust architectures, improve identity and access management, adopt open source software – with a software bill of materials to show its provenance and safety – find ways to incorporate AI, and practice continuous risk monitoring and mitigation. The responsibilities of federal IT practitioners have never been so broad or urgent.

The overarching concept of cyber resiliency is crucial, building in adaptability and flexibility to respond to this dynamic landscape while controlling costs, managing risks, and planning recovery when necessary.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the role of zero trust architecture in building cyber resiliency
• Identify best practices for aligning cybersecurity measures with meeting your agency’s mission
• Delineate the steps necessary to evaluate your open source inventory for risks and tools available to mitigate them