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Are GSA’s Bold Data Management and Transparency Moves the Right Moves?
The General Services Administration's hunt for an agency-specific entity identifier conflicts with the Office of Management and Budget's push for a governmentwide data strategy.
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Attention Federal Agencies: DMARC is Not a Silver Bullet for Email Security
DMARC is just one small piece to the very complicated email security puzzle.
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Want Safer Internet of Things? Change Government Buying Rules.
Federal agencies could shape the security of connected devices by using the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
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The Security Advantages of Cloud Computing Revisited
Seven years ago, we understated the case for cloud security.
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How Agencies Can Calm the Fourth Quarter Spending Frenzy
Agencies need to rethink how they balance and develop their billion-dollar budgets.
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Tips for Deploying Analytics at the Federal Level
It almost seems like big data analytics is The Promised Land that’s forever over the next hill for federal agencies.
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How to Stop Technical Debt from Eating Your IT Budget
Before federal agencies can modernize, they need to figure out how to tackle the workarounds in old systems.
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When and Why an Agency CISO Should Consider Parting Ways With a Cyber Contractor
Contractor turnover rate increasing—is it time for your agency to part ways too?
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Machine Learning Could Help Chip Away at the Security Clearance Backlog
Augmenting human investigators is a better option than doing reinvestigations less frequently.
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Can Lightweight Encryption Save Us from the Internet of Things?
What makes each IoT device special is also what makes it vulnerable.
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How to Overcome Technical Debt in IT Modernization Projects
The shortcuts you take to make deadline can come back to bite you later.
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Get Your Federal Team In Sync With Zero Trust Security
Adopting a Zero Trust architecture solves the “flat network” problem that helps attackers move undetected inside corporate networks so they can find and exfiltrate sensitive data.
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Agencies Should Rethink Their Communications in an Era of Leaks
Both government organizations and political campaigns must rethink how they communicate, as channels once thought to be secure are not.
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The Time to Automate Security is Now
Freeing up time to get away from fighting fires should be a huge priority.
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The Role of Analytics in Federal IT Modernization
A strong analytics program can help ensure that federal agencies get the most out of the IT modernization program and the available funds.
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Why Government Gamification Still Matters
Gamification is becoming increasingly important in civilian and defense matters.
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Understanding and Attracting the Next-Generation Navy Sailor
If the Navy ensures sailors are challenged and excited by the technologies they’re using, these individuals might opt to stay in the service longer.
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