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Federal Cybersecurity News and Analysis

News and analysis covering cybersecurity across the U.S. federal government. The increasing digitization of vital information and government services has left key agencies correspondingly vulnerable to data breach by rogue actors and U.S. adversaries. This imperative to safeguard federal IT against malicious intrusion has motivated decision-makers across federal agencies to continue applying breaking cybersecurity methods to core systems.
Health and civilian agencies highlighted communication and collaboration when implementing zero trust strategies at ATARC's Zero Trust Summit.
Lynette Sherrill outlines cybersecurity approach amid the growing threat environment.
Cybersecurity, AI and health IT are major focuses in this year's budget proposal.
The new strategy targets DOD's longstanding struggles to recruit and retain top tech talent as cyberspace grows increasingly hostile.
The use of unauthorized technology has become increasingly prevalent in the remote work environment, weakening cybersecurity.
Air Force and CISA programs are securing critical data and IT infrastructures.
The Defense Department’s CMMC program and NIST guidance are helping agencies reap the benefits of hybrid cloud without sacrificing security.
The strategy calls on software developers to assume more responsibility for cyberattacks due to poorly developed code, common to the open-source community.
Health and civilian agencies see major benefits from ICAM solutions, a pillar of zero trust, when protecting IT systems from phishing scams and fraudsters.
On the anniversary of Russia invading Ukraine, military tech leaders are focused on improving communication between the sister services and allied partners without sacrificing cybersecurity.
Agencies are bolstering workforce training and zero trust to secure the hybrid workplace.
The Army's Unified Network Plan and Data Plan are driving zero trust implementation, but workforce training and education are key.
Partnerships are crucial enablers for helping the Defense Department counter growing threats.
Cultural and technical agility underpins the Air Force's new zero trust roadmap amid Defense Department zero trust activities.
The Navy’s tech strategy centers on modern approaches to unlocking data’s potential.
CIO Aaron Weis' take on a continuous ATO process includes moving to a currency mindset.
NIST is standardizing quantum-proof encryption algorithms to help federal agencies protect against quantum-based attacks.
CIO Brian Campo unpacks the upcoming launch of the service's first software factory and his cybersecurity priorities for the year.
Join our researchers for a look back at 2022’s top health IT trends and what to expect in 2023.
The Technology Modernization Fund will support the Army's Infrastructure Cyber Protection project, which will protect and modernize the Army's critical Infrastructure.