A Closer Look at GAO's Recommendations for NASA's Acquisition Policies
Read about key insights from the GAO's recent report on NASA's cybersecurity practices. Learn how NASA can enhance security across spacecraft projects by updating acquisition policies and standards to mitigate cyber threats effectively.
Implications of the CMMC Program for Small Business Contractors: A Call for Clarity and Support
Read about the U.S. Small Business Administration's concerns about the CMMC Program's impact on small business contractors. The letter to the DoD highlights challenges like compliance costs, certification delays, and the need for clearer guidelines to ensure small businesses can compete effectively in federal contracting.
NSA's Zero Trust Strategy: Essential Steps for Defense Contractors
Learn how federal contractors in the defense industrial base can enhance data security by adopting the NSA's Zero Trust strategy. This guide covers essential actions like data encryption, DLP strategies, and access control, crucial for mitigating cyber threats.
The Navy's Investment Horizons Strategy
Discover how the Department of the Navy is revolutionizing its approach to technology adoption and divestment with the Investment Horizons strategy. This innovative framework offers a clear roadmap for balancing innovation with existing capabilities, streamlining the transition to enterprise services, and optimizing resource allocation.
A Guide to the FedRAMP 2024-2025 Roadmap for Federal Government Contractors
Learn about the key aspects of the FedRAMP 2024-2025 Roadmap and its impact on federal government contractors, especially cloud service providers. Learn how the roadmap aims to enhance security standards, streamline authorization processes, and foster a more agile and automated approach to cloud services in the federal sector. Get insights into strategic goals, initiatives, and action steps to align with the evolving landscape of federal cloud computing.
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
A summary of the DoD's 2024 DIB cybersecurity strategy
Discover the critical insights from the DoD's 2024 DIB Cybersecurity Strategy in our latest blog post. Learn about the key goals and objectives set to enhance the cybersecurity and resilience of the Defense Industrial Base. Understand the implications for federal government contractors and how they can align with these strategic priorities to ensure compliance, safeguard sensitive information, and maintain a competitive edge.
The FCC's New Cybersecurity Labeling Program
The FCC's new voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for IoT products introduces the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, providing consumers with information to make informed purchasing decisions and encouraging manufacturers to meet higher cybersecurity standards.
Supercomputing: A Critical Report of NASA's High-End Computing Capabilities (HEC)
The findings of NASA's Inspector General audit report on the management of high-end computing (HEC) capabilities. Discover how supercomputing plays a crucial role in NASA's missions and the challenges faced in resource allocation, cybersecurity, and organizational structure. Learn about the recommendations for enhancing NASA's HEC efforts for future explorations.
Enhancing Cybersecurity in the Defense Industrial Base: A Closer Look at DoD's Final Rule on Eligibility Criteria for the voluntary DIB
The latest updates and final rule making to the Department of Defense's Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Program. Learn about expanded eligibility criteria, changes to information sharing, and the impact on defense contractors. Stay informed about the future of cybersecurity in the defense sector.
The Future of Secure Cloud Business Applications: A Guide to Hybrid Identity Solutions
CISA's guidance on Secure Cloud Business Applications, focusing on Hybrid Identity Solutions for modernizing identity management in the cloud era. Learn about transitioning to cloud-based, passwordless authentication, implementing multifactor authentication (MFA), and leveraging single sign-on (SSO) for enhanced security and user experience in federal agencies and organizations.
Unveiling the Future of Defense Spending: The Investment Strategy for the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC for Fiscal Year 2024
The U.S. Department of Defense's strategic investment blueprint through the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC). Focused on national security, the OSC aims to attract private capital to critical technologies, strengthening supply chains and maintaining the U.S.'s technological edge.
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.
Strengthening Cloud Security: NSA's Top Ten Mitigation Strategies
Discover essential cloud security insights with NSA's Top Ten Cloud Security Mitigation Strategies. Learn how to safeguard your data and infrastructure against cyber threats with best practices for identity management, encryption, and more in our latest blog post.
Understanding the 2023 FBI Internet Crime Report: Insights and Trends
The 2023 FBI Internet Crime Report highlights the rise in cybercrime, with a record 880,418 complaints and losses exceeding $12.5 billion. Key trends include investment fraud, business email compromise, and ransomware attacks. The report emphasizes the crucial role of the IC3 in combating cyber threats and the importance of reporting incidents to enhance cybersecurity efforts.
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.
Enhancing Cyber-Physical Resilience: A Call to Action by PCAST
The President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) highlights the urgent need for a collaborative effort to fortify the resilience of critical infrastructure against threats. Emphasizing the importance of public-private partnerships, the report recommends establishing performance goals, bolstering research, and ensuring greater accountability in industry leadership to safeguard essential services and adapt to the challenges of the digital era.
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
Navigating Cybersecurity in the Digital Age: Insights from NIST CSF 2.0
How the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 guides organizations in enhancing their cybersecurity posture. Learn about its adaptable structure, including Functions, Categories, and the use of Profiles and Tiers, making it essential for managing cybersecurity risks in today's digital world.
Securing the Future: An Insight into President Biden's National Cybersecurity Strategy
President Biden's National Cybersecurity Strategy focuses on memory-safe programming and hardware enhancements for robust digital defense. Learn how collaborative efforts between government, private sector, and academia aim to establish a secure, innovative digital ecosystem. Discover the strategy's emphasis on measurability and accountability in cybersecurity, paving the way for a safer digital future