ICAM and Zero Trust: Partners in Addressing Federal Security Challenges
Federal networks face an incredible number of diverse cyber threats that range from unsophisticated hackers to nation-state actors using the most advanced methods available. But with each passing day, attackers are getting smarter, faster, and stronger.Agencies store some of the most sensitive data in the world, and protecting the systems that users tap into to access that information is paramount. New models and solutions are popping up every day, and it can be tough to tell what’s right for any given organization.Every agency has different needs and a solution should be built around those needs, but a new fundamental architecture ...
Cloud Migration: How Federal Agencies Can Plan a Secure Path
For federal agencies, the move to the cloud is inevitable. Even if the pandemic hadn’t forced the government to quickly pivot out of the office, an increasingly mobile workforce combined with the need for data at the edge has pushed agencies to accelerate their migration to the cloud. According to a recent Deltek report, federal cloud spending is on pace to reach $9.1 billion in FY 2024. And while the benefits of cloud computing abound, from decreased costs to increased collaboration capabilities, the shift also presents unique security challenges — especially in the new era of remote work. Cloud has ...
ICAM and Big Data: Getting the Most Out of an Identity Management Program
Buzzwords abound in the tech industry: Cloud, AI, Zero Trust, Edge Computing. It’s easy to get caught up trying to upgrade systems against these new and innovative technologies. But it takes a lot more than just moving to the cloud or implementing a novel data analytics solution to truly harness their powers. Put more simply, bolting on a cloud or security or analytics solution does not mean an agency is modernizing. In fact, it probably means they’re spending a lot of money and not getting anywhere near the most out of their investment. When it comes to cybersecurity and information ...
