Government entities hold massive amounts of data within their cyber walls, and the utilization and protection of this data is a top priority for leaders across government. With an ever-evolving threat landscape and a workforce that often works outside the office, what do leaders need to do to ensure critical data — and the public’s sensitive data — are secure? What roles do emerging technologies play in the protection of such...

The 2020 election and its aftermath provided a vivid demonstration of many of the risks faced by election officials across the country – and new dangers have emerged in 2024. Physical threats to poll workers have proliferated, AI-generated disinformation showed up in one state’s primary contest, and other AI threats, whether from partisan interests, corporate disinterest or hostile nation-states, loom large. The landscape is so dan...

The advent of 5G technology opened a new world of possibilities, enabling applications such as autonomous vehicles, the Internet of Things IoT), and smart cities. The next-generation communications standard already in development – 6G – is a revolutionary technology that will provide unprecedented speeds and low latency, making it perfect for innovative use cases such as smart homes, autonomous transportation systems, healthcare, a...

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...

The role of AI in responding to security threats has taken on new urgency as agency leaders grapple with AI's emergence into mainstream business applications. However, threat actors are moving just as quickly to capitalize on AI to advance their attacks.Secure your spot at the Google Public Sector Summit on Wednesday, October 16 to hear how agency and industry experts are approaching the widening intersection of AI and security. You'll hear fr...

Are you looking to enhance your knowledge of security and privacy controls? Join our upcoming 4 CPE event focused on Security and Privacy Controls based on NIST SP 800-53 Revision 2 (R2). This event will provide you with valuable insights into the recommended security controls for federal information systems. NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53 Revision 2 offers specific guidance on the application of security controls to Industrial Control...