White House Launches Cyber Program for Non-IT Feds

The Trump administration rolled out a new program aimed at retraining federal employees to fill open cybersecurity positions in the government.

How Are Agencies Managing Cybersecurity Spending Today?

GovLoop surveyed 113 public sector employees about the approach their agency is taking to track cybersecurity spend and how they are improving visibility.

Cloud-Based Security Is the Future

Cloud-based security could be the future of user-focused identity and access management.

Redefining Your Network Cybersecurity

Organizations with multiple cloud environments are repeatedly losing track of where their data resides and what walls are surrounding it.

Enabling Real-Time Visibility and Reporting at Your Agency

There are four common reporting and visibility challenges that government agencies face. Splunk’s Anthony Perez explains how agencies can address them.

The Challenge of Securing Data on the Move

To the surprise of many, moving data to the cloud does not necessarily make it secure. Agency IT and security operations teams must still use cloud providers’ tools and processes, as well as their own existing infrastructure, to protect data.

DHS Plans to Hire 30 Employees to Progress CDM Program

As part of the expanding Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program, the Homeland Security Department (DHS) plans to bring on another 30 employees to evaluate, monitor and standardize cybersecurity capabilities across agencies.

One State is One State – Breaking Down the Myth of Universal State IT

Penned in the 1960s, the “Fifty Nifty United States” song is a favorite of 3rd grade classrooms across the country. But is it’s mantra true, that every state really is unique, and if so, does that uniqueness extend to IT.

Are Agencies Discouraging Cyber Recruits?

The answer may come from how agencies are discussing cybersecurity with potential employees. Too many agencies may present cybersecurity as a losing battle.

A New Era of Cybersecurity: Zero Trust

Cybersecurity seems simple enough. The old methodology went something along the lines of installing a strong IT network, training employees to identify and avoid risks, and locking down the most sensitive information in-house.