It’s time to flip the paradigm…and see IT security teams and protocols as the “cloud accelerators” they are. Progressive security teams see the possibilities, but they need the right strategies, processes, and tools in place to make it happen. A zero-trust mindset is critical, but agencies also need a modern secure operations center (SOC) that acts as a security force multiplier. It’s a central command center tha...

While 84% of Department of Defense (DoD) IT decision makers say accelerating enterprise cloud adoption is critical to meeting warfighters’ needs, 96% still continue to face migration delays. What is hindering progress, and what do DoD organizations need to move the migration needle forward? MeriTalk surveyed more than 100 DoD IT decision makers to explore the impact enterprise cloud migration delays have on DoD missions, security, and co...

The SolarWinds breach sent shockwaves through the Federal government, and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program was front and center. CDM stakeholders, according to MeriTalk’s recent research, say the SolarWinds hack boosted CDM’s importance. But, cyber pros also assert that it’s time for a post-SolarWinds makeover. There’s strong consensus for change, with...

Over the last year, we’ve learned the importance of rigorous hand washing and proper mask-wearing to protect ourselves and others. So, how can the Federal government apply stringent cyber hygiene to protect critical data? Recently implemented DoD certifications and programs, like CMMC and CSfC, offer a roadmap. Why are these programs so important, and how might we translate their risk-reduction strategies to Federal civilian data complia...

Secure multicloud-as-a-service (MCaaS) has the power to rewrite the cloud trajectory for your Federal agency – no matter where you are in your cloud journey. Adopting a multicloud strategy means leveraging the strengths of multiple cloud providers – including on-prem and edge cloud technologies – to acquire capabilities that best meet your business and mission requirements. And, as agencies look to migrate applications and wo...

At Emerge 2021, see vision brought to life in a three-part virtual event series showcasing real technology solutions making an impact today and paving the way for tomorrow. The first event explores how to accelerate the Digital Modernization of technology we depend on every day. In part two, take a deep dive into the Emerging Technology that will change the world of government. The series closes with a Defense Cloud program highlighting how de...

Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud is coming to milCloud® 2.0. The new addition provides mission partners with immediate access to an expanded portfolio of secure cloud services so they can accelerate cloud adoption, simplify acquisition, and improve mission effectiveness. On February 24, 2021, we’ll preview the integration of AWS GovCloud services that complement milCloud® 2.0’s multi-tenant IL5 service catalogue. The hour...

MeriTalk’s newest installment of the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) research program, “Defending HVAs: How Can CDM be the Security Hero?”, examines input from nearly 100 of CDM’s biggest players across government and industry to understand a specific aspect of their defense – High Value Assets (HVAs). The research explores HVA security challenges and steps Federal cyber teams are taking to mitigate ro...

The dark web has long provided a safe haven for cybercriminals to plot illicit activities, often with huge implications on government. Forward-thinking agencies must investigate threats and emerging adversaries on their own turf. But analysts face extensive challenges – data overload, analysis paralysis, communication breakdown, and dead ends on the closed web – to name a few. And while priorities have shifted since the beginning o...

95% of enterprises use Active Directory to manage identities, making it both a great tool, and one of the most attractive targets for hackers. With remote work surging in 2020, new vulnerabilities in Federal IT environments are emerging. Add to that insider threat and mismanaged access controls, and you have a roadmap, directing bad actors to sensitive data. Perimeter security is no longer enough to protect government agencies’ highly dy...