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How to Improve Federal Cybersecurity Efforts

The public sector can, and should, play a larger role in helping ensure massive breaches don’t happen again.

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To Lighten Workloads, There’s No Better Time to Orchestrate Than Now

As agencies look to modernize, they can take the opportunity to make sure all their software is working together.

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5 Building Blocks Influencing the Cloud Evolution

Combining these technologies can result in more agile and nimble data and networks.

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Here's a Discovery That Could Lead Us To Lightsabers

A new form of light could lead to breakthroughs in quantum computing ... and maybe lightsabers.

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Agencies Should Prioritize Data-Level Protections to Secure Citizen Information

Because it really is all about the data.

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An Open Letter to the New Federal CIO

Welcome to Washington.

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The Unsung Heroes of Digital Government

Have you thanked a product manager lately?

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The Ways Mobility Will Shake Up How Government Does Business

Agencies will tap mobile devices to boost workforce productivity, delight citizens and drive greater overall mission success.

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Olympics Abate Nuclear War Threats—But Not Cyber Ones

Athletes aren't the only ones performing at the games.

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Is Your Government System One Human Error Away From Crisis?

Design can be a liability.

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Government Steps Up to One New Technology, Risks Another Over Inaction

As the Defense Department beefs up its cyber threat hunting capabilities, it's taken a slower approach toward modernizing GPS.

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Why the Cloud Is Inevitable For Federal Agencies

Despite years of top-down push, there's been minimal buy-in from agencies.

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What It Takes to Become a Cyber Expert

Former federal Chief Information Security Officer Greg Touhill shares what it takes to become a cyber expert.

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What Happens When You Can't Share or Access Your Own Data?

Agencies can avoid vendor lock-in with hybrid open source software.

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Threat Hunting and Defensive Tools Government Could Use

New tech designed for cyber defense could help the government make up for lack of personnel.

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Overcoming Cloud Adoption Obstacles for Federal Agencies

The first step to overcoming cloud risks and challenges is understanding them.

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5 Trends in Federal Civilian Agency Tech Buying

Yes, modernization is one.

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Defense Department’s Secret Weapon for Network Security

Lessons civilians—or other organizations—can learn from how the military approaches cybersecurity.

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7 Skills Federal Cyber Pros Need to Know

The role of the cyber professional is evolving.

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Federal Modernization Requires Focus on Technology, Budgets and People

Here are tips for agencies looking to speed up their plans.