Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is the protection of computer software, systems and networks from threats that can lead to unauthorized information disclosure, theft or damage to hardware, software or data, as well as from the disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. Federal agencies are reducing risk, prioritizing threat-monitoring tools and developing cybersecurity resilience to thwart threats.
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Where the Pentagon's CMMC Overhaul Could Go Next
The agency is reviewing its mandatory cybersecurity certification as defense vendors and officials weigh the program's future.
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VA OIG CIO Outlines AI Deployment, Modernization Priorities
As the VA's internal watchdog, the OIG is using AI to improve oversight while monitoring how emerging technologies are adopted across the agency.
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Agile Acquisition Becomes DISA's New Battlefield Advantage
DODNet leaders say 90-day OTA cycles and flexible engineering models are helping DISA deliver capabilities at the speed of cyber threats.
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War Department Details Post-Quantum Cryptography Roadmap
The Pentagon is accelerating PQC adoption across military networks, weapons systems and the defense industrial base under a new strategy.
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Federal CIO Tracker: Latest Appointments
Stay up to date on federal CIO and IT leadership changes, including appointments, departures and leadership transitions.
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Advice for the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals
Author Agathe Merle discussed breaking barriers in cybersecurity, fostering inclusion and using creativity to strengthen cyber defense.
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How Army Contracting Command is Using AI in Acquisition
Army Contracting Command’s Jordan Duke discusses AI adoption, cybersecurity risks and securing acquisition operations across the Army enterprise.
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Executive Order Speeds Up Post-Quantum Cryptography Timelines
A new White House executive order and OMB guidance call for faster post-quantum cryptography migration for federal agencies.
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Endpoint Visibility, Faster Patching Key to Federal Cybersecurity Amid Calls for Speed
Federal agencies face pressure to accelerate patching, improve endpoint visibility and streamline cybersecurity operations.
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White House Centralizes Cyber Oversight of Nat Sec Systems
A new memo directs agencies on modern cybersecurity architecture, continuous oversight and standardized reporting.
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DOT Pushes Toward Passwordless Future as Zero Trust Matures
Enterprise Security Architect Austin Clark says zero-trust adoption is accelerating as users embrace faster, more secure authentication experiences.
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CISA is Evolving How it Defines Critical Infrastructure
CISA plans to roll out new collaboration frameworks in the coming weeks to strengthen critical infrastructure cybersecurity.
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