Zero Trust 2019

NTIA is seeking a big budget boost this year, and some lawmakers want to bolster the agency’s authorities over issues ranging from federal spectrum management to artificial intelligence accountability.

The NIST project is evolving as agencies look to more quickly adopt software while complying with security and privacy frameworks.

Cyber espionage of sensitive data has occurred over the past 20 years with increasing frequency. Threat actors, particularly those that are state-sponsored, launch persistent cyberattacks that target sensitive national security data.

In today’s Federal Newscast: Disabled veterans will soon see a cost-of-living adjustment in their benefits. In January, a data error exposed the personnel info of employees from several agencies. And lawmakers want updates on the growing problem of stolen mail.

The current cybersecurity compliance landscape may seem daunting to the average government contractor, particularly if you are in a start-up phase or of small or mid-sized stature. But by finding yourself here, you’re already taking the first step. By breaking your compliance efforts into smaller digestible chunks and by not reinventing the wheel, you are better positioning your organization for success come late 2024

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently expanded a contract to improve the cybersecurity of its main databases, as well as move the agency to that all-important zero-trust architecture.

The recent drafts from National Institute of Standards and Technology around cybersecurity highlight important updates on where the government is moving on technology and the focus on increasing security against cyber threats.

Some things in life are certain. Death, taxes and, wait for it: updates to NIST cybersecurity documents.