The federal government is dedicated to advancing U.S. leadership in the research, development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), to promote both national security and economic prosperity. Using AI to improve cybersecurity is a logical target for its implementation. It is especially important as the threat landscape continues to evolve. The World Economic Forum (WEF) reports that about 1.7 billion IoT devices have been installed to date i...

The federal government’s emphasis on cybersecurity for all agencies has had a dizzying effect on the regulatory environment. Agencies must address Executive Order 14028, mandating a zero trust architecture by September 2024. To get there, they must navigate through the General Services Administration’s approved cloud offerings in the Federal Risk And Management Program (FedRAMP). Then there are the National Institute of Standards a...

Ever since the dawn of the internet, its usefulness lies in the data it handles, whether moving it, storing it, or calculating with it. As a result, just as Willie Horton once said he robbed banks because “that’s where the money is,” many of today’s cyber bad actors target agencies’ data because they can monetize it. As a result, cybersecurity is akin to the 20th century Cold War. On the one hand, bad actors ...

After the events of the past few years, security is in the forefront of election officials’ minds. The individual states are responsible for conducting elections, so the National Association of Counties (NACo) at its annual legislative conference just conducted a series of workshops and panels on the range of threats facing election workers and voters alike. While physical threats, intimidation and harassment are primary concerns, there...

RECORDING AVAILABLE ON DEMAND:Trade Compliance Toolbox: A Jurisdiction and Classification Deep Dive(Recorded June 11, 2024) In today's globalized business landscape, adherence to export compliance is paramount, and accurate classification is the foundation of ensuring regulatory compliance. Join former regulators Candace Goforth, Tony Dearth, and Bruce O’Cain as they analyze the classification process and provide benchmarking information...

Strengthen the security of your organization’s critical assets with actionable strategiesfrom ISC2 SECURE Washington, DC, streaming live online December 4-5. Over two days, you'llcollaboratevirtually withcyberexperts in sessions focused onthe global challenges facing government and private sectors.