SDFM The Business of Defense
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The unmanned systems of today will rapidly evolve into multi-function platforms marked by autonomy and the capability of operating in concert with other crewed and non-crewed systems.
October 05, 2023 -
As we mark Hispanic Heritage Month, we hear from Dr. Elena Rios, President and CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association, and Charles Barber, author of "Paz y Salud," the translation of his book about Community Health Center, "Peace & Health," into Spanish.
October 05, 2023 -
Keeping up with technology requires constant evolution. How are agencies employing new technology to better meet their missions and how is it impacting the workforce?
October 04, 2023 -
Cyber threats continue to evolve challenging agencies with efforts not only to keep up with the technology, but to find and keep the right people who can stay one step ahead.
October 04, 2023 -
In a hybrid, multicloud world, how can your agency deliver services effectively, efficiently and securely?
October 04, 2023 -
In federal hiring, creating frequent touchpoints with candidates early and often is key — and agencies can do it without exhausting all their time and resources.
October 04, 2023 -
Managing, consolidating, and interpreting vast and intricate data is paramount in the complex labyrinth of federal budgeting. Yet, an undeniable challenge lurks in the shadows: the obstacle posed by disparate systems and data silos.
October 02, 2023 -
The size and far-flung nature of the tax agency means that it has begun numerous cyber projects that can help it meet the administration’s zero trust demands. But Treasury IG team’s four recommendations aim to help IRS harmonize its efforts.
October 02, 2023 -
The typical user never sees the thousands of pages that detail how to craft code that ensures a digital document accepts content or that allows other functionality. Yet, that coding if not precise can provide havens for malicious payloads.
October 02, 2023 -
The more daily life becomes software dependent, the more urgent the need for organizations deploying software – including federal agencies – to ensure security in the software supply chain.
September 29, 2023 -
Modernization requires understanding the ultimate users’ needs and the challenges constituents have dealing with systems an agency might deploy. A principal challenge to modernization, according to Guidehouse partner Arijeet Roy, stems from the cost of maintaining and operating legacy systems.
September 29, 2023 -
Drew Epperson, the vice president of federal engineering at Palo Alto Networks federal, said agencies need to think about modernizing their cyber tools as they transform their entire IT infrastructure.
September 29, 2023 -
Federal agencies are adopting key cybersecurity practices like zero trust and software supply chain risk management. Sarah Cleveland, senior strategy advisor at ExtraHop, says it’s critical government and industry work together to address emerging cybersecurity challenges.
September 29, 2023 -
Join hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter for this important conversation that’s part of our continuing coverage of Long COVID.
September 28, 2023 -
As the number of individuals afflicted with dementia rises, the demand for specialized medical care and support services escalates, putting immense strain on a healthcare system that is already stretched thin. RTI is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to addressing the world's most critical problems with science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future.
September 27, 2023