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NOAA’s approach to Zero Trust is a ‘developing process’

NOAA’s broad spectrum of data formats across more than 90 business systems requires regular check on authorization and cyber health.

Cybersecurity

DHS resilience office trying to shrink ‘trust zones’ for greater network security

Building zero trust into agencies’ networks is on several IT modernization to-do lists through the federal government. But the term is so broad that it can often be misunderstood.

Insight of the Month

Nothing personal: Zero Trust meant to stop cyber breaches before they start

Analyst Chase Cunningham said the concept of zero trust means removing the potential for someone to be the person who causes a cybersecurity failure.

Cybersecurity

Adding Zero Trust as a cybersecurity, IT modernization capability

By minimizing access to applications based on requirements of the specific user, Zero Trust security removes the need to rely on the traditional boundaries of a network perimeter.

How the U.S. Space Force can modernize at a smarter pace

Modernizing space programs while maintaining operations is one of the most challenging things, and rings true for the U.S. Space Force.

The Space Hour
House lawmaker wants to do away with Pentagon’s CMMC program

Alabama Republican Gary Palmer has submitted a joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the CMMC rule.

Federal Newscast
DoD, Hill eye CMMC tax credit for smaller defense contractors

The CMMC tax credit would be available to companies with 50 or fewer employees. The bill could feature in negotiations over tax cuts next year.

Acquisition Policy
Network connectivity: An urgent matter of national security

Building a network architecture and organizational structure that can respond dynamically to new challenges and technologies is critical.

Commentary
Overhaul of security clearance and personnel vetting process enters new phase

The Performance Accountability Council latest’s report on “Trusted Workforce 2.0 said agencies have updated all major policies related to personnel vetting.

Federal Newscast
NIST’s quantum standards: The time for upgrades is now

Quantum computing is farther along than most realize, and it’s time to safeguard against cybersecurity threats posed by those who will use quantum technologies.

Commentary
How ATO as code can reduce this compliance burden

OPM’s Dan Jacobs and stackArmor’s Gaurav “GP” Pal led an ACT-IAC team to develop a maturity model to help implement authority to operate as code.

Ask the CIO
Energy Department’s ‘ETAC’ cyber threat center goes operational

The ETAC has quickly scaled from a pilot project to an operational center at the Energy Department for analyzing cyber threats like Volt Typhoon.

Cybersecurity