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Agency Transformation Calls for AI-Driven Cyberdefenses

1 week ago | fedtechmagazine.com | Sarah Cleveland

Apr 15 2025 Artificial Intelligence Nation-state threats are at an all-time high, but the White House’s emphasis on efficiency presents an opportunity to adopt new cyber solutions. The Trump administration has an opportunity to embrace defensive artificial intelligence, despite the perception that its focus on efficiency and reduced spending could hinder adoption of new cybersecurity solutions.
FedRAMP 20x Aims to Leverage Automation Like Never Before

1 week ago | fedtechmagazine.com | Nathan Eddy

Apr 14 2025 Cloud The program will allow agencies to adopt cloud and AI services more quickly by streamlining compliance through standardized, automated processes. The General Services Administration’s move to FedRAMP 20x should make it easier for agencies to monitor the compliance of cloud-based artificial intelligence systems in real time.
Inherited Controls Simplify Cyber Compliance

3 weeks ago | fedtechmagazine.com | Dave Nyczepir

Mar 28 2025 Security Sandia National Laboratories’ zero-trust policy gateway has caught the eye of the National Security Agency. Sandia National Laboratories’ holistic approach to zero-trust security makes cyber compliance easier by allowing controls and capabilities to be inherited, according to the organization’s chief solutions architect.
Navy Looks To Prove Zero Trust’s ROI to Newcomers

4 weeks ago | fedtechmagazine.com | Dave Nyczepir

Mar 26 2025 Security The agency is looking to industry for game-changing cyber capabilities, says Acting CTO Justin Fanelli. The Navy reduced its number of legacy accepted networks from more than 300 to 179, and it wants to go faster to prove zero-trust security is worth the investment, according to its acting CTO.
What To Expect From the White House’s AI Action Plan

4 weeks ago | fedtechmagazine.com | Nathan Eddy

Mar 26 2025 Artificial Intelligence From reducing regulatory burden to promoting artificial intelligence-capable infrastructure, the policy document must accomplish a great deal for the U.S. to be a global leader in the technology. The White House is gathering industry feedback as it drafts policies aimed at keeping the U.S. at the forefront of artificial intelligence innovation.
Defense Hiring Managers Are Changing Their Ways in Search of Skills

1 month ago | fedtechmagazine.com | Dave Nyczepir

Mar 25 2025 Management The transition to skills-based hiring is shaking up job descriptions and assessments. The military’s ongoing transition to skills-based hiring demands considerable changes to branch hiring manager practices. For instance, the Marines now require hiring managers to identify the skills pertaining to each job, revise job descriptions so necessary skills are highlighted and use skills assessment tools in their job applicant evaluations.
DDIL Environments: Managing Cloud Edge Computing for Defense Agencies

1 month ago | fedtechmagazine.com | Adam Stone

Mar 21 2025 Data Analytics The Department of Defense must test capabilities at the tactical edge or in a simulation before deployment. Defense agencies need to test capabilities they’re considering providing warfighters to ensure they can deliver in denied, disrupted, intermittent and limited-impact (DDIL) environments. Warfighters must communicate securely at the tactical edge, so defense agencies require a comprehensive understanding of the necessary technologies.
Google Cloud Security’s AI Assisted SecOPS Enables Analysts to Holistically Address Cyberthreats

1 month ago | fedtechmagazine.com | Adam Stone

Google Cloud Security provides federal cybersecurity analysts ready access to some of the latest artificial intelligence capabilities for detecting the increasing volume of AI-enabled threats and responding automatically. AI helps protect government systems and sensitive information by automating threat detection, analyzing massive amounts of data and responding to incidents quickly.
Agencies Must Secure Identities as Social Engineering Attacks Increase

1 month ago | fedtechmagazine.com | Dave Nyczepir

Mar 20 2025 Security CrowdStrike’s new Global Threat Report finds voice phishing is up, China and North Korea are finding their way into the cloud, and more. Social engineering attacks are on the rise. This means agencies should invest in endpoint detection and response tools, then focus on securing identities and establishing cross-domain visibility.
Should FedRAMP Be Re-Envisioned in the Age of AI?

1 month ago | fedtechmagazine.com | Dave Nyczepir

Mar 13 2025 Artificial Intelligence Procuring artificial intelligence faster may involve applying it to the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, experts say. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) needs to be re-envisioned in the age of artificial intelligence, according to industry technology experts.