From Defense to Advantage: Cyber Strategy and the Workforce Shift in 2026
The new Cyber Strategy is a shift from defensive to proactive. But it will require a capable workforce. Here’s how to align strategy and workforce development.
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AI at Scale: What’s Driving Global Adoption
Governments and institutions are no longer asking whether to adopt AI, but how to scale it for economic, operational and geopolitical advantage.
The Next Domain of National and Economic Security
As space systems become software-defined and increasingly commercialized, cyber risk in orbit is no longer theoretical, it is systemic.
Out From the Shadows: How to Protect Against Data Loss From Unapproved AI
In this video interview, Darren Williams with BlackFog discusses the risks associated with Shadow AI and how agencies can protect against them.
Data Privacy & Confidentiality: An Accessibility Hurdle
None of us wants our personal data exposed; think how closely we guard our Social Security numbers. But the privacy and confidentiality rules that protect our data often are complicated and wide-ranging. They include large-scale regulatory frameworks, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), plus industry-specific rules and internal policies. Although oftenRead… Read more »
From Talent Gap to Capability Pipeline: Rethinking the Future Workforce in an AI-Driven World
The future workforce challenge isn’t a talent shortage, it’s a pipeline design problem. As AI and cyber reshape work, organizations must shift from filling roles to building continuous, adaptive capability systems that produce decision-ready leaders at scale. Those who invest in integrated workforce pipelines today will define competitive advantage tomorrow.
The Invisible Constraint on AI: Why Infrastructure, not Innovation, Will Define Government Advantage
AI is no longer constrained by innovation; it is constrained by infrastructure, energy, and compute availability. As demand accelerates, leaders must shift from focusing on applications to designing resilient, scalable systems that enable sustained advantage. The future will be defined by who can power, govern, and scale AI effectively.
Building a Cyber Defense: The Need for Collaboration
Effective cybersecurity does not happen by chance. It’s supported by three foundational building blocks, says Idaho CIO Jerred Edgar. Learn from his real-world experience successfully developing Building Block #3: Collaborating on Collective Defense.
Fostering Trust: A Building Block for Strong Cyber Resilience
Cybersecurity that can withstand threats comes down to three foundational building blocks, said Idaho CIO Jerred Edgar. Read on for his advice, based on his Army experiences — for tackling Building Block #2: Fostering Trust Among Stakeholders.
Modern Identity Management Can Reduce Friction for Residents and Developers
In this video interview, Joël Franušić, of Auth0 and Okta, explains the importance of centralized identity management on the right platform.