Federal agencies have to undergo independent audits to demonstrate compliance with Federal IT audit controls from guidelines such as Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE), Financial Improvement and Readiness Guidance (FIAR), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance, as well as other Federa...

Once fully realized, quantum computers will solve problems we never thought possible. Building a quantum computer with enough power to solve these problems is one of this decade’s biggest technological challenges. Xanadu is taking on this challenge in its mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. Xanadu Founder and CEO Christian Weedbrook talks about his quantum computing journey and outlines...

Join us on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, for the next Loudoun Cyber Meetup at Old Ox Brewery, in Ashburn! We are excited to announce that our featured speaker will be Sara Lazarus, the CISO and Founder of Faded Jeans Technology! Faded Jeans Technology was founded out of Sara’s passion for delivering high-quality security and IT solutions to businesses of ALL businesses – from large enterprises to startups! Prior to founding Faded Jeans...

Amidst the ever-shifting digital terrain, federal agencies confront a multitude of cyber challenges, necessitating a proactive stance towards resilience. As cyber threats evolve, agencies must continuously adapt their defenses, remaining vigilant against emerging risks and vulnerabilities. Compliance and regulatory frameworks further complicate the landscape, demanding constant policy refinement to uphold standards and safeguard sensitive info...

Mobile apps, including the ones on your employees’ smartphones used for work, are a great source of sensitive data and are the newest, largest attack surface. Today’s mobile app ecosystem is riddled with potential security vulnerabilities, and as the evolution from Secure by Design to Secure by Demand suggests, it’s not enough to trust that software was securely developed. Organizations, especially government agencies, need t...

ATARC is hosting a roundtable on September 24th to kick off our upcoming DevSecOps working group! Implementing DevSecOps integrates security into every phase of the software development lifecycle, emphasizing the importance of cross-functional collaboration. Lessons learned from early adopters highlight the necessity of fostering a security-first mindset, investing in continuous education, and leveraging automated tools to streamline security...

Ensuring robust mobile security is critical in today’s digital landscape, particularly with the increasing reliance on mobile technology for sensitive tasks. This discussion will delve into key aspects of mobile security, including identity management, zero trust architectures, and emerging threats. Participants will gain insights into best practices for protecting mobile infrastructure, safeguarding user data, and mitigating risks assoc...

Dr. Shaw’s critical pathway to becoming an insider risk illuminates the behavioral and event-based journey the individuals take prior to acting out in a way defined as an insider threat action. When following the pathway, the first milestone is professional and personal stressors. These all too often go overlooked or undetected but should be the first opportunity an organization can take to mitigate potential insider threat acts. Prior t...

Join our ATARC Zero Trust Lab Phase 2 Demonstration with Available Networks, Darktrace Federal, Walacor Corporation, and Technology Partners. Available Networks was created to build a national security grade private networking environment designed and integrated to meet the standards, methods and best practices defined by the Zero Trust Architectures from NIST, CISA and the U.S. Department of Defense. That solution, ZTNS, is currently being de...

Alex Challans, CEO of Resonance (owner of The Quantum Insider), will provide an insightful update on the quantum technology market during his talk for the ATARC Quantum Speaker Series. His presentation will delve into recent funding trends, key market shifts, prominent players, and emerging themes within the quantum technology landscape. Attendees will gain a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of quantum technolog...