Disrupting the kill chain

Federal Insights

How to strengthen cyber identities and protect network privileges

End points – smart phones, tablets, notebook PCs, even desktop PCs – form employees’ entry points to networks, applications and data. The rise in remote working and teleworking has made end points particularly attractive to cyber hackers, especially using ransomware attacks delivered through phishing campaigns.

Technology

DIU rethinking cyber endpoint protections through advanced deception tools

The Defense Innovation Unit whittled its search for new or innovative cyber technologies from 20 options to six, testing two bleeding edge cyber tools to improve the security at the endpoints.

Cybersecurity

CISA piloting mobile security tools under shared services program

The cyber agency is rolling out shared tools for agencies to secure their employees’ mobile devices, applications and web browsing.

Technology

Ensuring user access, identity management at DISA grows complicated in mass telework

For an enterprise service provider like the Defense Information Systems Agency, mass telework means serving the needs of not only internal employees but external offices.

For 2025, the return of IT efficiency and effectiveness

Current and former executives say the federal technology themes for 2025 will be similar to 2024 with the addition of efficiency and effectiveness.

Reporter's Notebook
IRS ‘prepared’ for 2025 filing season, but potential spending cuts loom for the agency

For the 2025 tax filing season, the IRS is expanding several modernization efforts. But potential budget cuts on the table could curtail those efforts.

Management
Five takeaways from GSA’s latest Section 508 assessment

Agencies are dedicating more time and staff to digital accessibility efforts, but acquisition is still a key hurdle when it comes to Section 508 compliance.

IT Modernization
The top five procurement themes for 2025

2025 will see continued focus on supply chain resiliency, often revolving around support for and investment in the domestic industrial base.

Commentary
OPM giving two big data platforms a much-needed facelift

Taka Ariga, the chief data officer at the Office of Personnel Management, said the agency is modernizing, better integrating the EHRI and FedScope databases.

Big Data
Protected: Rubrik heralds in new era of federal cyber recovery and resilience

The company’s Rubrik Security Cloud – Government is now FedRAMP-authorized, streamlining access to cyber recovery and resiliency capabilities.

Insight by Rubrik
Lawmakers to seek GAO review of TSA’s biometrics, facial recognition use

TSA has expanded its use of facial recognition technology to more than 80 airports across the country in recent years.

First Look
Closing the digital gap: The importance of secure development practices in government IT modernization

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, effective government IT modernization is crucial for agencies to achieve their missions.

Commentary

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