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Why open source adoption in federal IT is poised to accelerate
May 04, 2021 | NewsAs a result of the pandemic’s push toward modernization, new leadership and additional funding sources, support for open standards is growing and may be reaching a tipping point in federal agencies.
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Earthquake warning network now covers West Coast
| NewsThe ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system is now available residents of California, Oregon and Washington, reaching 50 million people in the country’s most earthquake-prone region.
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Better acquisition data would improve DOD oversight
| NewsWhile better data would help the Defense Department more effectively assess investments and risks over time, according to a watchdog official, several challenges exist.
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Navy looks to business systems modernization to enhance performance, reduce costs
| NewsMoving off legacy systems and into the cloud will support digital transformation efforts, Navy officials tell Congress.
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Can zero trust really protect government from cyberattacks?
May 03, 2021 | NewsZero trust is exactly what the U.S. government needs to protect its most sensitive data and operations, but it requires enormous planning to implement effectively and will need constant tweaking.
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DHS, White House turn spotlight on ransomware
| NewsThe Department of Homeland Security and the White House are putting the spotlight on combatting ransomware, actively developing plans to confront the issue.
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NIST previews post-quantum cryptography challenges
| NewsA new white paper starts the discussion on what will be required to move from public-key to quantum-resistant encryption.
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90% of Vermont’s recent online UI claims flagged as fraudulent
| NewsVermont has disabled its online unemployment insurance application system after 90% of the initial claims filed were flagged as fraudulent.
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Data privacy demands a unified view across siloes
April 30, 2021 | NewsA cross-enterprise privacy solution improves workflow and allows the creation and implementation of unified data privacy policies, giving agencies a clear understanding of sensitive data.
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CISA tests cloud log aggregation to ID threats
| NewsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is testing how well aggregated cloud logs can feed its cybersecurity analysis efforts and improve cloud network visibility.