Government Technology Insider

MARCH 30, 2023

Despite the abundance of modern solutions for transforming financial planning practices, agency finance and budget offices have been some of the last areas to modernize. Furthermore, cloud-based applications can receive updates as soon as they are available, providing increased functionality and security. Click here to get started.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MARCH 23, 2023

The global pool of security professionals needs to grow 65% to defend organisations’ critical assets – so how can we plug the cybersecurity skills gap? Indeed, (ISC)² estimates that the global pool of security professionals needs to grow 65% to defend organisations’ critical assets effectively.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint advisory , warning government agencies of potential disruptions to U.S. Traditional security measures, reliant on perimeter defense, are no longer sufficient.

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GovLoop

JULY 18, 2023

Good Security Is Good CX Because improved employee experience leads to improved customer experience (CX), making things work easily is essential. That’s especially true of security. People shouldn’t have to think about security when they’re doing their jobs. They need security that’s just on and just works,” Barry said.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Many defense and civilian agencies still struggle to answer questions about where their assets live, if they’re in the correct environment and if they’re secure.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 14, 2023

Government IT leaders should consider improving their security with tools designed to go beyond signature-based detection to spot unknown but potentially malicious behaviour We live in a world of escalating digital threats to government IT systems. That means external, organised crime gangs are the biggest threat to government security.

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FedTech Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Federal agencies have reported an average of about 30,000 cyber incidents annually for the past five years, according to data from the White House Office of Management and Budget. A key element of their strategy: microsegmentation.

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FedTech Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2024

When the Office of Personnel and Management secured $9.9 million from the Technology Modernization Fund to support its zero-trust security efforts, the agency was thinking big. “We Office of Management and Budget Memo M-22-09 requires them to meet zero-trust objectives by the end of fiscal year 2024. That includes…

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FedTech Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Agencies’ cybersecurity budgets continue to increase to help them better prevent evolving threats to sensitive data and systems.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) is a solution to automate the deployment of a secure cloud foundation on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This blog post provides technical guidance for UK organisations to implement their landing zone in-line with guidance from the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) using the LZA.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has collaborated with the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to tailor advice on how UK public sector customers can use the Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) to help meet the NCSC’s guidance on “ using cloud services securely.”

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 1, 2024

If hearing about nonprofit budgets makes you cringe a little ( or a lot ), keep reading. In 2024, the grant landscape for nonprofits has evolved significantly, emphasizing the need for meticulous financial planning and transparent budgeting to meet funder expectations. We’ve got you.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Wildfires are dramatically impacting state budgets as they deal with wildfire response, the damages from those fires and ways they might mitigate future wildfires. In this podcast we explore how Wildfires: Burning Through State Budgets which is a report from The Pew Charitable Trusts. These are the topics we’ll cover in this podcast.

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GovLoop

AUGUST 8, 2024

Modernization can improve your agency’s service delivery, but while you upgrade your tech and processes, you can’t forget about security. That means you must implement security measures that protects sensitive data from unauthorized access. Have you strategized and budgeted for enhanced security? Favorite

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The CIO Council

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Today, the CISO Council and CDO Council released the Federal Zero Trust (ZT) Data Security Guide resource , a first-of-its-kind document and key deliverable of OMB M-22-09, Moving the U.S. More than 30 Federal agencies and departments answered the call to author the Federal Zero Trust Data Security Guide.

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American City & Country

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Local governments have been a unique entity in the cyber-security landscape because of their lack of ability to pay ransomware,” Mahna explains. He says this is due to tighter state and local budgets. When those buildings have internet access through hardwire or wireless connection, it becomes an entry point in the security efforts.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Companies that focus on defense technology innovation will benefit from a strong understanding of the US Department of Defense budget.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

As the global security context changes, government defense budgets are shifting. Shipbuilders could adjust their offerings in response to navies seeking to improve fleet capabilities and readiness.

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Microsoft Public Sector

AUGUST 11, 2022

Protecting Public Data and Trust with Azure Security and Microsoft Entra – A State DOJ Case. Budgets and personnel resources are not easy to come by for mitigation efforts; thus, one avenue worth exploring is simplification and unification of data governance.

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State Tech Magazine

MAY 1, 2023

Clark previously served as state chief security officer, rising through the ranks of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget since joining in 2001. For nearly a year, she held dual roles as CIO and chief security officer until the state appointed an acting officer for the latter role.

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Grant Training Center

AUGUST 21, 2023

The following is how grant writing know-how can help you stand out and secure a job: Strong Communication Skills: Grant writing requires clear and persuasive writing, which is a highly sought-after skill in many job roles. Project Management Abilities: Grant writing often entails creating project plans, budgets, and timelines.

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California Department of Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2022

December 7, 2022 – CDT’s annual Ovation Award recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and groups within the Department whose exceptional efforts have helped secure better services for Californians. The Performance Excellence Award recognizes an individual whose efforts have gone beyond their typical duties.

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Grant Writing Made Easy

MAY 28, 2024

Securing funding can often feel like an uphill battle in nonprofits’ fluctuating economic landscape. This blog post delves into practical strategies for nonprofits seeking to enhance their grant writing skills and secure necessary funding during challenging periods.

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American City & Country

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In an era characterized by workforce shortages, limited budgets and escalating demands for rapid service delivery, government agencies are frequently hampered by antiquated technology infrastructures that AI-driven technologies are tactfully modernizing. where funding was realigned to support shifting priorities effectively.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

AUGUST 8, 2023

Coast Guard plays a key role in national defense and security—patrolling areas like our ports and waterways, and operating in the Arctic and Antarctic. However, efforts to build and buy two types of ships that are critical to the Guard’s.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 12, 2023

Adopting low code to secure internal and external communications To address this issue, organisations can shift away from relying solely on emails for digital communication, as it’s not email itself that’s critical but the means of communication. It can use that vast data to identify patterns and provide predictions on security trends.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In today’s threat environment, where ransomware and other attacks aim to steal and exploit user credentials, a focus on identity “is the first step in securing state and local systems,” said James Imanian, Senior Director, U.S. That really needs to be a cornerstone of their identity security practice.”

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Department of Defense believes so much in AI technology that they budgeted $1.8B This proactive approach is crucial for safeguarding national security. For instance, if the solution identifies a sudden increase in data transfer from a secure server, it can flag this as a potential data exfiltration attempt.

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

The expansive security perimeter of a cloud network poses a significant challenge, considering that every connected device becomes a potential entry point for cyberattacks. Digital transformation is a driving force for government agencies, with cloud technology playing a pivotal role. However, embracing new approaches introduces challenges.

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OpenGov

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

With the technology and cybersecurity challenges of state and local government increasing, we know it’s more important than ever to bring resilient, secure, and performant cloud technology to the public sector.

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State Tech Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

Eighty-nine percent of state and federal government IT and security professionals feel somewhat or very confident about the visibility they have into their cybersecurity landscape — yet a number are facing funding, talent and other challenges, according to a new research report from CDW.

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State Tech Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2023

Specifically, state CIOs are concerned about cybersecurity “governance, budget and resource requirements, security frameworks, data protection, training and awareness, insider threats, [and] third-party risk.” While state government leaders recognize the need to prioritize cybersecurity, they often lack the…

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Even as malicious actors grow more sophisticated and lethal, agencies continue to face significant obstacles in their efforts to defend their systems and data: cyber workforce shortages, a proliferation of point solutions that don’t interoperate, and stringent budgets that limit access to much-needed resources.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

AUGUST 18, 2022

In many companies, risk management still lacks the priority it deserves and cybersecurity teams have to constantly lobby for the budget and tools that are too often seen as an avoidable cost providing no financial return. Keeping critical national infrastructure secure. The post Cyber risk: how secure is our critical infrastructure?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Agencies can no longer rely on traditional network access methods, such as virtual private networks (VPN) and conventional wide-area network (WAN) technologies, to provide employees and users with a reliable and secure remote access experience. model for securing internet points of presence and external connections for the government.

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FedTech Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

But ChatGPT took the department “by storm” when vendors started using it to score higher reviews and secure grant funding, said Andrea Brandon, deputy assistant secretary of budget, finance, grants and acquisition for the department. Generative AI describes deep learning…

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GovLoop

DECEMBER 1, 2023

At the same time, a raft of federal mandates and guidance has focused attention on supply-chain security: The May 2021 Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity says leaders “must take action to rapidly improve the security and integrity of the software supply chain.”

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