A Comprehensive Data Protection Approach for Cloud-Native Applications: NIST IR 8505 IPD
Critical data protection measures are detailed in NIST IR 8505 IPD, a guide for federal contractors and organizations managing cloud-native systems. Discover how WebAssembly (WASM) modules improve security and data governance in multicloud systems.
Transforming Data Architecture: An Overview of the Army’s Unified Data Reference Architecture Report
Explore the U.S. Army's Unified Data Reference Architecture (UDRA) report, a comprehensive guide to modernizing data architecture. Learn about the data mesh concept, data domains, data products, and the automated services that support a more agile, interoperable, and data-driven organization. Discover the guiding principles and the role of computational governance in this transformative approach
Unpacking the U.S. Data Broker Regulation: Balancing National Security and Global Data Flows
Explore the implications of the U.S.'s new executive order on limiting data broker sales to countries of concern for national security. This analysis delves into the policy's effectiveness, potential challenges, and its impact on global data flows and U.S. competitiveness. Understand the balance between security and economic interests in the digital age.
Transforming IT Investments in the Navy: Leveraging World Class Alignment Metrics (WAM)
Learn how the Department of the Navy is revolutionizing its IT investments with the World Class Alignment Metrics (WAM) framework. This blog post summarizes a recent memorandum detailing the framework's implementation, its alignment with strategic guidance, and its impact on mission outcomes.
Policy-Makers Navigating the Limits of Data: Understanding the Trade-offs of Decontextualization
The complexities of data usage in decision-making as we delve into C. Thi Nguyen's insights on the inherent limitations of data, the challenges of decontextualization, and the importance of balancing quantitative and qualitative methods for a nuanced understanding.
The Future of Open Source Intelligence: The IC OSINT Strategy 2024-2026
The key highlights of the U.S. Intelligence Community's Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Strategy for 2024-2026. Explore how the IC plans to harness the power of publicly available information to enhance national security, innovate collection methods, and develop a skilled workforce for the future. Learn about the strategic focus areas and the importance of partnerships in advancing OSINT capabilities.
Advancing Zero Trust Maturity in Network and Environment Security
Read about the importance of Zero Trust maturity in network and environment security with the NSA's guidance. Learn about implementing segmentation, access controls, and software-defined networking to enhance your organization's defense-in-depth posture and protect against lateral movement by malicious actors. Essential reading for National Security Systems, the Department of Defense, and the Defense Industrial Base.
Executive Order on Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Threats
On February 28, 2024, President Biden signed an Executive Order to safeguard Americans' sensitive personal data and U.S. government-related data from access by countries of concern. This order expands a national emergency to address security risks posed by foreign access to bulk data. It outlines policies to restrict such access when it poses a national security risk, while supporting open data flows. The order details prohibited transactions, measures to protect sensitive data, and steps to assess risks from prior data transfers
Enhancing Fraud Risk Management in DOD Contracting Through Data Analytics
Explore how the Department of Defense can improve its fraud risk management in contracting by incorporating data analytics, as recommended by the Government Accountability Office. Learn about the challenges and recommendations for better fraud detection and prevention in DOD procurement processes.