ATARC is hosting a roundtable on September 24th to kick off our upcoming DevSecOps working group! Implementing DevSecOps integrates security into every phase of the software development lifecycle, emphasizing the importance of cross-functional collaboration. Lessons learned from early adopters highlight the necessity of fostering a security-first mindset, investing in continuous education, and leveraging automated tools to streamline security...

Mobile apps, including the ones on your employees’ smartphones used for work, are a great source of sensitive data and are the newest, largest attack surface. Today’s mobile app ecosystem is riddled with potential security vulnerabilities, and as the evolution from Secure by Design to Secure by Demand suggests, it’s not enough to trust that software was securely developed. Organizations, especially government agencies, need t...

Amidst the ever-shifting digital terrain, federal agencies confront a multitude of cyber challenges, necessitating a proactive stance towards resilience. As cyber threats evolve, agencies must continuously adapt their defenses, remaining vigilant against emerging risks and vulnerabilities. Compliance and regulatory frameworks further complicate the landscape, demanding constant policy refinement to uphold standards and safeguard sensitive info...

Once fully realized, quantum computers will solve problems we never thought possible. Building a quantum computer with enough power to solve these problems is one of this decade’s biggest technological challenges. Xanadu is taking on this challenge in its mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. Xanadu Founder and CEO Christian Weedbrook talks about his quantum computing journey and outlines...

Join us on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, for the next Loudoun Cyber Meetup at Old Ox Brewery, in Ashburn! We are excited to announce that our featured speaker will be Sara Lazarus, the CISO and Founder of Faded Jeans Technology! Faded Jeans Technology was founded out of Sara’s passion for delivering high-quality security and IT solutions to businesses of ALL businesses – from large enterprises to startups! Prior to founding Faded Jeans...

Federal agencies have to undergo independent audits to demonstrate compliance with Federal IT audit controls from guidelines such as Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE), Financial Improvement and Readiness Guidance (FIAR), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance, as well as other Federa...

Despite the long standing principles of Least-Privilege and Privilege Access Management (PAM), 90% of organizations experienced at least one identity-related security incident in the past year. Even with the number of security tools in place, attackers are outflanking them through unidentified attack paths. And AI is accelerating and uncovering paths to privilege faster than we’ve ever seen. In this webinar, our panelists will discuss ho...

In an era marked by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, its integration into healthcare is poised to revolutionize the landscape of mental health treatment. Precision medicine, tailored to individual genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors, holds the promise of more effective interventions for health conditions. By harnessing AI algorithms to analyze vast datasets encompassing genetic profiles, clinical histories, and treatmen...

Quantum computing is an emerging technology with potentially far-reaching implications for national prosperity and security. The maturity of currently-available quantum computers is not yet at a level such that they can be used in production for large-scale, industrially-relevant problems, and they are not believed to currently pose security risks. However, four trends — new algorithms, error mitigation, circuit knitting, and the commerc...

In the realm of government modernization, the United States grapples with the intricate task of updating its legacy systems to align with the rapid pace of technological advancement. This webinar unpacks the multifaceted challenges inherent in this endeavor, spotlighting the delicate equilibrium between fostering innovation and adhering to budgetary and regulatory confines. At its core, the discussion revolves around legacy systems migration...