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October to Focus on Ghosts, Goblins and Cybersecurity Threats

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and it’s going to be busy.

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How the FITARA Scorecard Could Impact the Future of Software Licensing

Agencies can still make moves to improve their December grades if they take these steps.

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Small Changes Could Make a Big Impact in Federal Acquisition

Thinking differently, especially about how to pick procurement professionals, could lead to greater innovation.

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It's Time Agencies Rethink the Citizen

Are agencies thinking about citizen engagement the right way?

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What Government Buyers Need to Know About Rugged Devices

There are lots of little nuances that buyers should know when evaluating rugged gear.

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This Customer Experience Bill Is Building Momentum

Here's why digital and customer experience pros in government should care.

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How to Prepare for More Attacks from Leaked NSA Tools

As the Shadow Brokers continue selling off hacking tools, organizations need to be prepared for hard-to-detect attacks.

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Technology Could Enable Better Suicide Prevention for Veterans

To better take care of high-risk patients, the Veterans Affairs Department needs to get technology that frees up caregivers' time.

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How the Federal Government Can Bring More Women into IT Leadership

Finding leaders means hiring people with potential. Here are three recruiting tactics to do that.

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Moving Beyond the Why: How to Implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Agencies unsure of how to implement NIST's Cybersecurity Framework have plenty of resources to tap.

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How Technology Can Help Mitigate Hurricane Harvey-Like Disasters

Well-placed backup and recovery systems can help keep government systems running.

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Managing Change: The Key to Successful IT Modernization

To modernize, chief information officers need to think about how to manage change, not just technology.

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How Endpoint Security Can Help Secure the Human

Hackers use a wide variety of tactics to enter networks and often that means finding a human to dupe.

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How Using Advanced Analytics Can Protect Borders

Immigration and border control agents need accurate and up-to-date data to make determinations about a person’s identity.

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Lessons from the First Phases of Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program

Successful CDM Program implementation relies on the active participation of agency executives and IT managers and here is how to get their buy-in.

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Feds Can Counter Java Headaches with Virtualization

Java is useful, pervasive and vulnerable but there are ways for federal agencies to protect their systems.

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Creating a Rosetta Stone is the Key to Successful Public-Private Partnerships

If partners don't establish a common language, the relationship is likely doomed before it even begins.