Cybersecurity (and aggregating cyber-related data)

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Would a joint environment with the private sector improve federal cybersecurity?

If federal agencies want to boost cybersecurity they’ll need to organize data beyond lakes or stores. That’s why the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommended a joint collaborative environment last year.

Army hopes Big Data Platform enables deeper analysis across bigger datasets

The Army’s Big Data Platform solves a large portion of the siloed data problem which has plagued not only the service but nearly every corner of the federal cyber workforce.

DISA can never store all data in one place, but it can improve standardization

Drew Malloy, technical director for DISA’s Cyber Development Directorate, said his team must segregate data between real-time systems and the historical stores.

Maritime defense agencies view cybersecurity with new sense of urgency

Cybersecurity will need to become a central focus for the Coast Guard and Navy as new war capabilities develop, military officials say.

Getting the most out of your cybersecurity data requires normalizing and a tiered storage approach

Cybersecurity has become a data-driven activity. Predicting, responding to, mitigating and post-facto analysis of cybersecurity events all rely on having the applicable data available at the right time. Data itself originates in a variety of…

IRS has 37,000 webpages. About 2% get nearly all of its traffic

The IRS is tapping into billions of dollars in multi-year modernization funds to provide a higher level of customer service to taxpayers.

IT Modernization
DHS names China, AI, cyber standards as key priorities for critical infrastructure

Agencies that oversee critical infrastructure are developing new sector risk management plans, with cybersecurity continuing to be a high priority.

Cybersecurity
Robust data management is key to harnessing the power of emerging technologies

Comprehensive data management is key to unlocking seamless, personalized and secure CX for government agencies.

Commentary
VA looking at ‘smart home’ tech to keep aging, disabled vets living independently

A smartwatch saved the life of VA’s chief health technology officer. The department expects this device data can also save the lives of other disabled vets.

Veterans Affairs
Energy working with renewables industry, cloud providers on cyber requirements

CESER’s work with cloud service providers comes amid growing threats to critical infrastructure, as well as questions about cloud security responsibilities.

Cybersecurity
IRS adds another state to Direct File, as House Republicans seek to defund it

About 580,000 Oregon residents will be eligible to use the IRS’ Direct File platform next filing season, as long as the program remains funded.

IT Modernization
USINDOPACOM Mission Partner Environment success:  A blueprint for CJADC2 path forward 

DoD can duplicate USINDOPACOM’s transformation to rapidly implement multi-enclave environments on a broader scale in support of CJADC2.

Commentary
NSF initiative aims to bring better data to the cyber workforce challenge

Policymakers often talk about a cyber talent gap, but official data on the national cyber workforce is also in short supply.

Federal Report