Since 2013, the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program has provided federal agencies with IT tools for countering cyberattacks on federal government networks. It is no surprise, however, that over the years attacks on government sites have intensified and become more sophisticated. In its new phase CDM DEFEND rolls out tools and services to create a tailored security strategy, as agencies face demands for more visibility and new enterpr...

Chatty colleagues, social media, the lovely spring weather visible out the window—your office is an obstacle course of distractions. You need an iron will and superhuman focus to keep your productivity from suffering. With the deck stacked against you, how can you buckle down and focus? GovLoop has you covered with a couple of aces you can keep up your sleeve. Join us online Wednesday, May 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT to learn how...

Gartner recently recommended that agencies budget and pilot two Zero Trust networking projects in 2019 focused on microsegmentation and a Software-Defined Perimeter. So where do you begin? Join Brigadier General (ret.) Greg Touhill and other cybersecurity leaders at one of our local Tech Talk events designed to assist government in implementing an effective Zero Trust strategy. Key Zero Trust Tech Talk Topics: Reduce over-privileged access ...

The federal government has made major strides to improve customer experience over the last few years, from technology advancements that improve airport security to making the Improving Customer Experience with Federal Services a Cross-Agency Priority Goal. And with the passage of the 21st Century IDEA Act, now, it’s on agencies to comply and deliver on the promise of improved digital services before the year’s end. While the agenc...

Agenda - May 17, 2019Let’s face it, we live in a digital society…a world consumed with social media outlets, followings, followers, tweets, retweets, IMs, DMs, facebook, snapchat, filters, google, facetime, texting, sexting, pics and so on and so on and so on. These actions are forever released into the universe and cannot be taken back. Digital carelessness and lack of digital tact, can also cause liability, complaints, investig...

The 22nd Annual MACA Training Conference is from May 13-17 at the Cape Code Resort and Conference Center in Hyannis, MA. To register, visit https://macrimeanalysts.org/conference.

While the CDM program has made tremendous strides in providing access to cyber hygiene data in near-real time, there is still progress to be made. With DHS leading the pack to help agencies become more AWARE and DEFEND against attackers, all Federal agencies must band together to outsmart advancing adversaries. What lies ahead for the CDM program in FY19? What changes is DHS making to ensure all agencies receive gold medals for their cyber def...

Experience unrestrained innovation for the mission ahead Headlines speak to the technology transformation taking place on the battlefield and data center. Powering this revolutionary advance is the human workforce executing the mission day in and day out on the computer devices they operate. These devices are indispensable to the mission. As the threats grow in complexity and emerging technologies become mission requirements, the capabilities...

The cyber security industry needs skilled practitioners! Join us in San Diego for SANS Security West 2019 (May 9-16), and get practical, relevant training you can put to work immediately. Choose from over 35 cutting-edge courses, and sharpen your skills with top-notch training taught by leading industry experts. As cyber security threats change daily and attacks become more aggressive, SANS helps you stay ahead of the curve by providing unique...

Governments collect massive amounts of data in the process of performing its basic functions. But until recently, that data—often unstructured—has been difficult to manage and mine. Register today to attend the Data & Analytics Summit: Leveraging Data to Improve Mission Effectiveness being held on May 15th in Washington, DC. Hear seasoned federal leaders from across government explore how cloud computing, AI, and other emerging...