When FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks publicly about the cyberthreat posed by the Chinese government to U.S. critical infrastructure, it is past time to take the danger seriously. “The PRC [People’s Republic of China] has made it clear that it considers every sector that makes our society run as fair game in its bid to dominate on the world stage, and that its plan is to land low blows against civilian infrastructure to try to...

In the realm of federal cybersecurity, Zero Trust principles are essential for resilience. This panel discussion delves into the intricacies of integrating ZT principles into established architectures, fostering a culture of trustworthiness and resilience at the agency level. Insights will be shared on navigating implementation processes such as FedRAMP compliance, Software as a Service (SaaS) adoption, and other complexities inherent in the t...

In today's digital landscape, government agencies are increasingly turning to virtual platforms for training, education, and seminars. This transition requires sophisticated tools and strategies to ensure seamless and effective experiences. As technology reshapes how government agencies like the Department of Commerce (DOC) and its sub-agencies approach these initiatives, it's crucial to stay updated with best practices and emerging trends. Jo...

Agencies increasingly rely on Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms such as Salesforce for mission-critical functions, which offers them numerous benefits including flexibility, reducing upfront IT resource costs and delegating upgrades and patches to the provider. Using Salesforce does not remove the agencies’ responsibility for cybersecurity, however, and SaaS applications face their own risks, including misconfigurations, poor access...

Trends in Information Sharing: AI Impacts on Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices The continuing evolution and use of artificial intelligence is reshaping compliance frameworks, necessitating more efficient and secure information sharing practices across industries worldwide. Join us as we explore the transformative effects of AI on the regulatory landscape and best practices concerning the protection and sharing of various types of sensit...

Ever since the issuance of Executive Order 14028, issued in May 2021 to improve cybersecurity across the entire government by implementing a zero trust architecture, federal agencies have been hard at work to meet the requirement. Then, in October 2023 – less than 18 months later – a new executive order, 14110, was released on the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” These are...

Navigating the Landscape of Decision Advantage: Dive into a discussion with experts on how the fusion of Decision Intelligence and Decision Support empowers decision-makers, offering insights into resolving crises and strategically leveraging national power to gain a decision advantage in complex scenarios.

Benefits of Designing for Exportability to Maximize Your International Business Join us for an insightful webinar on designing for exportability to master navigating the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Technology Security and Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) requirements of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). In this one-hour webinar, we will examine the jurisdiction and classification process, TSFD processes, and best practices...

It may seem ironic, but government agencies at all levels wrestle with the difficulty of compliance with regulatory requirements even as they issue regulations for others (sometimes including themselves) to meet. For example, just as the healthcare industry follows HIPAA, so too do Veterans Administration hospitals – along with all federal, state, local, tribal and territorial health organizations. Then there are government-only policies...