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The new year began with a new White House executive order on strengthening and promoting innovation in cybersecurity, building on previous efforts, like the National Cybersecurity Strategy, to enhance the security of the nation's digital infrastructure. Looking into 2025, Deputy Assistant Director of FBI's Cyber Division Cynthia Kaiser said her division plans to leverage emerging technology like artificial intelligence to thwart cyber adversaries and better detect threats around critical infrastructure, while aligning with federal policies and directives. Kaiser's division is also advancing patch management and other AI-enabled technology to boost resiliency. Kaiser highlighted some of the top exploited vulnerabilities FBI has seen over the recent years, the agency's special partnership with CISA as well as the importance of the “Secure by Design” model to counter cyber attacks.

Technology has made cyber threats more complex and difficult to discern for defense intelligence operations and combatant commands providing insights to decision-makers across the globe. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (Northcom) work with industry, allies and other combatant commands to secure all domains for the U.S. and Canada. Director of Intelligence and Information Brig. Gen. Maurizio Calabrese discussed the evolving role of defense intelligence, the importance of cyber warfare and the need for global threat awareness. He also addressed the growing importance of the Arctic region, citing increased international interest and the need for advanced tech capabilities.

The new year began with a new White House executive order on strengthening and promoting innovation in cybersecurity, building on previous efforts, like the National Cybersecurity Strategy, to enhance the security of the nation's digital infrastructure. Looking into 2025, Deputy Assistant Director of FBI's Cyber Division Cynthia Kaiser said her division plans to leverage emerging technology like artificial intelligence to thwart cyber adversaries and better detect threats around critical infrastructure, while aligning with federal policies and directives. Kaiser's division is also advancing patch management and other AI-enabled technology to boost resiliency. Kaiser highlighted some of the top exploited vulnerabilities FBI has seen over the recent years, the agency's special partnership with CISA as well as the importance of the “Secure by Design” model to counter cyber attacks.

Adam Rak is the executive director of CyberUSA, a community of cyber communities focused on information sharing, programs, and best practices to improve our nation's cyber resilience. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss the relaunch of CyberUSA and how the organization is providing access to a national threat-sharing platform, as well as the value of education and workforce development, and more. The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Cyber Integration Center (CCIC) is the hub of cybersecurity strategy and response at the agency. The collaborative center focuses on internal assessments to protect sensitive patient data and improve threat detection. Acting CISO Keith Busby explained how CCIC red, blue and purple security engagements teams are conducting Penetration Testing (PenTesting) to monitor the agency's critical infrastructure and prevent malicious actors from causing devastating cyber attacks. Busby shared details about the agency's Risk Management Strategy, which uses secret scanning and other enterprise level technologies to mitigate risks. He also highlighted the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cyber performance goals agencies should be prioritizing to boost their resiliency.  

Larry Silver is the CEO of Superus Careers, which is known for its innovative cyber apprenticeship methodology. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss workforce development for cybersecurity positions, and some of the problems and solutions for filling cyber workforce roles. The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

Larry Silver is the CEO of Superus Careers, which is known for its innovative cyber apprenticeship methodology. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss cyber apprenticeships in detail, including why they're so valuable, how they benefit both the apprentices and employers, and more. The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) has launched a new program providing health care organizations a rapid and secure cyber solution that will protect their infrastructure from threats and prevent disruptions in patient care. ARPA-H Resilient Systems Program Manager Andrew Carney discusses the Universal Patching Intermediation for Autonomous Defense (UPGRADE) program and how it offers medical facilities protection from ransomware attacks by automatically providing proactive and scalable updates to their IT systems. Carney highlighted another ARPA-H program called the Digital Health Security Initiative (DIGIHEALS) that's addressing vulnerabilities in data security. He also shared details about the agency's collaborative efforts with its defense counterpart, DARPA.

Explore how CISA and CMS are tackling open source software (OSS) security in government. CISA Technical Advisor Jack Cable shares insights on CISA's roadmap, best practices and efforts to secure OSS and promote open source program offices. CMS Digital Service Open Source Lead Remy DeCausemaker also discusses the strategic approach to creating an open-source program office, focusing on stakeholder engagement, security measures and regulatory guidance. Hear how these strategies are shaping the future of open source security and fostering collaboration.

Government's recent efforts to coordinate cybersecurity regulations have evolved as the threats have. A recent Government Accountability Office report examines the work that remains to support a longer-term strategy for juggling these policies across agencies. Dave Hinchman, director in GAO's IT and cybersecurity team, oversees the IT and cybersecurity workforce, cloud computing and IT modernization efforts. He discusses the recent report on cybersecurity,  current cyber regulatory policies and how he's seen IT policy evolve.

Heather Engel is the Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners. In this episode, she joins host Amanda Glassner to discuss the White House's called for a surge in AI talent across federal agencies, aiming to add 500 experts in artificial intelligence by the end of 2025. The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

Diane M. Janosek, PhD, JD, is the former training director/commandant at the National Security Agency's National Cryptologic University, and most recently deputy director of NSA Compliance. Today, she is the CEO at Janos LLC and award-winning cybersecurity leader, author, and sought-after speaker. In this episode, she joins host Heather Engel to discuss a LockBit breach that hit the Indonesian government and how the situation parallels the United States' response to ransomware. The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

Protecting sensitive information is critical to cybersecurity, but agencies need to learn to operate with fewer secrets in the aftermath of cybersecurity incidents. Sharing information about attacks within the community can help protect against future ones, according to Suzanne Spaulding, who formerly led the National Protection and Programs Directorate at the Department of Homeland Security. Spaulding discussed how a focus on transparency will be advantageous for national defense. She explained why this approach is necessary by highlighting the risks associated with keeping secrets. Spaulding also discussed the impact of CISA's Secure by Design Pledge on the global cybersecurity environment, noting how recent commitments from companies further contribute to the idea of transparency.

The Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR), both a bureau in the State Department and a member of the Intelligence Community, is the only U.S. intelligence organization with the primary responsibility of providing intelligence to inform diplomacy and support U.S. diplomats. The bureau, like many government agencies, has focused on modernizing the enterprise by upskilling the workforce and modernizing IT. CIO Jimmy Hall, also director of the Technology, and Innovation Office (TIO), spoke about this progress, what makes some of his technology challenges unique and what it all means for ongoing diplomacy priorities.

Heather Engel is the Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners. In this episode, she joins host Amanda Glassner to discuss a recent convening at the White House, hosted by the White House Office of the National Cyber Director, where representatives from more than 30 companies and institutions, representing a dozen industries, committed to expand opportunities for Americans and build a stronger cyber workforce. The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

Following its “Secure by Design” initiative and pledge, America's cyber defense agency, CISA, is supporting the movement for software manufacturers to build security into their products at the start. The movement is part of a White House priority to shift responsibility for cybersecurity away from end users and toward manufacturers. CISA Senior Technical Advisor Jack Cable and Senior Policy Advisor Lauren Zabierek examine the impact the strategy and pledge will have on federal and industry leaders in the pursuit of creating a more secure world. Featured audio: https://youtu.be/R6RW-DemWbQ?si=_zLigtIZ-OZGd46a

Debra Baker is the vCISO at TrsutedCISO. In this episode, she joins host Heather Engel to discuss the latest updates on federal compliance mandates, including the Biden Administration's AI executive order, the SEC's cyberattack disclosure guidelines, and OMB's M-24-04 memorandum. The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

NIST's new Cybersecurity Framework published earlier this year gives organizations a new set of harmonized cybersecurity guidelines and best practices. It's the first major update in 10 years and broadens its scope beyond critical infrastructure entities. Cherilyn Pascoe, director of NIST's Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, had a large role in developing the new framework. She said the plan emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in an evolving technological environment and discusses how others can tailor it to their organizations across missions. Pascoe also highlights a growing focus in broader cybersecurity priorities around post-quantum cryptography and AI, and explains how NIST's Center of Excellence is developing additional guidance for the community.

Heather Engel is the Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners. In this episode, she joins host Amanda Glassier to discuss securing the federal technology landscape in light of Deltek's recent report, "Federal Cybersecurity Market, 2023-2027." The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

In light of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's new second iteration of its cybersecurity framework, Rubrik Public Sector CTO Travis Rosiek breaks down the framework's importance across public and private sector organizations. Rosiek discusses the framework's backup durability provisions, how artificial intelligence is helping protect data integrity and some of the evolving cybersecurity threats for federal agencies to be aware of. The framework is a critical component that ensures organizations can mobilize their data while also keeping it secure, but also recoverable, in the event of an attack or breach.

The White House's port cybersecurity executive order tasks the Coast Guard with monitoring the cybersecurity of vessels, facilities and harbors. Threats could target the global supply chain, national security interests and other vital systems. Rear Adm. Wayne Arguin, the Coast Guard's assistant commandant for prevention policy, discusses how the executive order will affect the service and why cybersecurity matters to the Marine Transportation System. He explains his shifting priorities as the Coast Guard assesses risks and provides cybersecurity services to ports, vessels and partners.

Mitigating cross sector risks and recognizing vulnerabilities in the supply chain remain top priorities for the National Risk Management Center (NRMC) at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. NRMC Assistant Director Mona Harrington said the team of experts is responsible for creating realistic and actionable recommendations to manage risk to the global information and communications technology supply chain. Harrington said NRMC also utilizes the Secure Tomorrow Toolkit to help stakeholders get a better understanding of the future threat landscape across the information domain. She also highlighted the agency's use of artificial intelligence as well as the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative's work to reduce the nation's cybersecurity risk. This episode is sponsored by Zscaler.

David Powell is the director of the Federal Business Council (FBC). In this episode, he joins host Paul John Spaulding to discuss rising cybersecurity trends, including those highlighted at the 2023 CyberMaryland Conference, such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and more. The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

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Cyber threats from China have been the subject of recent high-profile Congressional hearings lately. Analyst Jack Corrigan from Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) spoke to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Feb. 1 about the risks that Chinese information and communications technology and services (ICTS) have on U.S. national security and critical infrastructure. Corrigan joins CyberCast to break down these threats and what they mean for government agencies, what CIOs can do about them and the role of procurement regulations in strengthening those defenses.

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The Department of Education is kicking off the second phase of its zero trust strategy by focusing on security orchestration and automation response to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape. Education CISO Steven Hernandez discusses how the agency is tailoring its cyber tools and technologies by automating manual processes and leveraging identity, access and credential management (ICAM) solutions to improve the user experience and further zero trust.

Federal agencies are modernizing their cybersecurity strategies as threats continue to evolve. Faced with the National Cybersecurity Strategy, zero-trust implementation and recruiting a cyber workforce, agencies are primed for a busy 2024 in cyber and IT. Managing Editor Ross Gianfortune and Staff Writer/Researchers Nikki Henderson Whitfield and Jordan McDonald break down some of the biggest developments ahead for federal IT and cyber leaders. Featured episodes include: 7:05: The National Cyber Strategy https://governmentciomedia.com/listen-open-source-software-national-security-priority 10:28 The 6 Core Principles Vital to Building a Robust Culture of Cyber Readiness https://governmentciomedia.com/listen-6-core-principles-vital-building-robust-culture-cyber-readiness 16:33 How the Pentagon Plans to Fill 30,000 Open Cyber Positions https://governmentciomedia.com/live-afcea-technet-cyber-how-pentagon-plans-fill-30000-open-cyber-positions 21:34 National Cyber Strategy Supports a More Resilient Water System https://governmentciomedia.com/listen-national-cyber-strategy-supports-more-resilient-water-system 17:15: FEMA is Leveraging AI to Secure Networks https://governmentciomedia.com/listen-fema-leveraging-ai-secure-networks This episode is sponsored by Zscaler.

The White House released its National Cybersecurity Strategy in March and is ending the year with the first permanent National Cyber Director in nearly a year. On CyberCast, we covered it all. Take a listen back to some of the highlighted interviews with federal IT leaders, officials and experts this year as CyberCast traveled to Hawaii, California and Maryland. Our team interviewed leaders from agencies including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Environmental Protection Agency. On this year-end episode of CyberCast, Managing Editor Ross Gianfortune, and Staff Writer/Researchers Jayla Whitfield and Jordan McDonald reflect on the most memorable episodes and cybersecurity topics of 2023. Featured episodes include: 1:45: The National Cyber Strategy https://governmentciomedia.com/listen-open-source-software-national-security-priority 7:00 Where the White House Wants Agencies to Prioritize Cybersecurity Investments https://governmentciomedia.com/listen-where-white-house-wants-agencies-prioritize-cybersecurity-investments 12:45 How the Pentagon Plans to Fill 30,000 Open Cyber Positions https://governmentciomedia.com/live-afcea-technet-cyber-how-pentagon-plans-fill-30000-open-cyber-positions 17:15: The White House Wants to Fix the Cybersecurity Workforce https://governmentciomedia.com/listen-white-house-wants-fix-cybersecurity-workforce  

This episode we're diving into zero trust at the Defense Department. Specifically, how that is playing out for the Indo-Pacific region. We recently had the opportunity to connect with several leaders at the AFCEA TechNet Indo-Pacific conference in Honolulu where they shared with us how they're thinking about this quickly changing landscape and what it means for cybersecurity. This includes an update on DOD's review of submitted zero trust implementation plans, and also a peek at some of those plans at the Air Force and Indopacom.  Featured interviews include: Randy Resnick, Director, Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office, DOD. https://governmentciomedia.com/dod-zero-trust-chief-were-start-multi-phased-journey Justin Stolpman, Director, Zero Trust Functional Management Office, Air Force. https://www.governmentciomedia.com/air-force-eyes-next-gen-gateways-amid-zero-trust-plan Paul Nicholson, Deputy CIO and Executive Director of Coalition Communications, Indopacom. https://governmentciomedia.com/look-zero-trust-theater-indopacom

FEMA is developing prototypes for AI use cases in cybersecurity implementation amid a White House artificial intelligence executive order that directs agencies to establish and maintain standards for safety and security of the technology. FEMA CISO Gregory Edwards discusses how the rapid pace of AI innovation is spurring partnerships across federal agencies to work together to leverage best practices for their missions. He also provides an update on the agency's zero trust journey, how his office is anticipating future of cybersecurity needs and how he's balancing that with modernization initiatives.

The Environmental Protection Agency is honing in on multiple pillars from the National Cybersecurity Strategy to secure critical infrastructure at its water and waste-water operations. The agency deems water security to be national security and is an area that needs critical attention. Efforts are underway to increase cyber awareness in the water sector and ensure systems remain resilient. EPA cybersecurity leaders Douglas Vick and David Travers break down what the threat is to the nation's water systems and how two programs are helping mitigate risks and ensure water services operate without disruption. Additionally, the officials highlight some of the new tools that are helping the agency boost overall cyber resiliency across its workforce.

The U.S. Digital Corps is bringing innovation to government by placing early-career technologists at agencies. Operated by the General Services Administration (GSA) Technology Transformation Services (TTS), the Corps' fellowship program gives individuals the chance to work on critical issues at the intersection of technology and public service. Digital Corps fellow Brittney Wright is on the cybersecurity track,  assigned to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Wright is passionate about cybersecurity and said she wants to provide hope to others that are looking to pivot into the field. She discussed her journey to cybersecurity and the ongoing talent gap that the government faces.

Bad actors accessing sensitive government data through vulnerable weak points is an ongoing concern for federal IT officials, who are making securing data a top priority amid digital modernization. Challenges in data security arise when you need to balance it with efficient data access while keeping threat actors out. In this episode, we break down some of the best practices in this area and feature insights from federal leaders at the departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense. Cited officials include: Army Cyber Command's Lt. Gen. Maria Barrett (https://governmentciomedia.com/live-afcea-technet-cyber-army-cyber-command-tackles-emerging-trends-cyber-workforce ) DOD Principal Director for Cybersecurity Mark Hakun  (https://governmentciomedia.com/listen-dods-portfolio-management-office-accelerates-adoption-zero-trust ) VA Deputy CISO Jeff Spaeth (https://governmentciomedia.com/listen-look-inside-vas-zero-trust-first-cybersecurity-approach ) This episode is sponsored by Cohesity.

The U.S. Digital Corps is bringing innovation to agencies through early-career technologists. Operated by the General Services Administration (GSA) Technology Transformation Services (TTS), the Corps' fellowship program gives individuals the ability to find themselves working on critical issues at the intersection of technology and public service. Digital Corps fellow Jamila Crawford on the cybersecurity track in the program is assigned to the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). She discusses her work at CISA's Shared Services Division, her career and cybersecurity priorities in government.

JCDC Partnerships International, which sits within CISA's cybersecurity division, works with 150 partners worldwide with the goal of sharing and exchanging critical information allowing the U.S. to respond to cyber threats faster, protect the country's critical infrastructure more effectively and relay that information to its international counterparts to do the same. Patricia Soler, Section Chief for JCDC Partnerships International at CISA, discusses the mechanisms that a fast-growing organization like CISA needs to have in place to process large volumes of information that can be shared with public and private sectors and its international partners. She also talks about CISA's ransomware notifications that alert organizations of a ransomware attack before the damage occurs.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is amid a cybersecurity modernization plan to put identity management and zero trust at the forefront of the biggest security threats facing technology teams. Jeff Spaeth, deputy CISO and executive director of information security operations at VA, is a bit of a boomerang. A veteran himself and longstanding cybersecurity professional, he returns to VA under a new cybersecurity modernization strategy. Spaeth discusses what this “Zero Trust First” strategy looks like, the key tools the agency employs to stay ahead of threats and where he sees emerging technologies impacting the space most. This episode is sponsored by CyberArk.

In its recently released National Intelligence Strategy, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence outlines the strategic direction for the Intelligence Community (IC) over the next four years. In it, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines notes the dramatically changing environment in which the IC operates, including the IT environment. Innovation, information sharing and cyber workforce development are points of emphasis in the document, which reflects the input of officials from each of the 18 elements making up the IC.

Military cyber leaders repeatedly say zero trust is critical, essential and integral to the Defense Department's Joint All-Domain Command-and-Control (JADC2) concept. A zero trust approach to cybersecurity helps organizations improve data security, manage users on the network and facilitate data interoperability, all key components of JADC2. Enjoy this preview of our upcoming GovFocus, “Zero Trust Enabling the Future Joint Force,” featuring leaders from U.S. Navy and industry. Register to watch at https://governmentciomedia.com/govfocus/zero-trust-enabling-future-joint-force

The Office of Management and Budget along with the Office of the National Cyber Director released a memo laying out cybersecurity investment areas that agencies will have to include as they make their budgetary decisions for the next fiscal year. We break down those investment areas, how it ties to the recently released National Cybersecurity Strategy and what to expect in the coming months.

Emerging technologies are proving to be very beneficial to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration when it comes to climate modeling, behavior analytics and its overall mission. Not only has automation technologies played a key role in NOAA's weather forecasting and environmental monitoring, but also machine learning has been a huge help in the areas of threat detection and vulnerability assessment. Longstanding cyber leader Chi Kang, deputy director for operations in NOAA's Cyber Security Division, highlights some of NOAA's cyber modernization goals for this year including how the agency is working to attract the best cyber talent and moving closer toward a zero-trust architecture.

Since 2018, the Department of Veterans Affairs has been on a journey to the cloud to streamline operations, drive down expenses, better protect data and improve business operations. The agency's Deputy Director of Infrastructure Operations Kendall Krebs explains how VA is looking to not only use cloud to improve the speed and quality of its application development, but also secure this digital environment — leveraging platforms like VA Platform One (VAPO) to speed authority to operate and trim application deployment cycles. Throughout this journey, culture change is key. Krebs dives into next steps and latest updates.

The Marine Corps is on track to being one of the most distributed forces ever with significant command, control, communications, intelligence and cyber capabilities. A unified network with modernized network equipment is critical to operating in this environment. Cyber Technology Officer Shery Thomas discusses the Marine Crops' efforts to combine networks with multiple classification levels into a single enterprise, how the service plans to better secure its systems and bring those capabilities to the edge.

The ultimate goal of the Army's recently established Zero Trust Functional Management Office is to have a secure unified network that is defended by a fully implemented zero trust framework that will enable multi-domain operations and accomplish the Army's missions. Col. Michael Smith, director of this office, details next steps for zero trust implementation across the enterprise to get to the goal of full zero trust adoption for the Army by 2027.

The Pentagon has a cyber workforce problem: 30,000 cyber positions remain unfilled, but malicious cyber activity isn't slowing down. Defense cyber leaders warn future conflicts will combine kinetic and information warfare, elevating the importance of a robust cyber workforce. DOD Principal Director for Resources & Analysis Mark Gorak joins us live from AFCEA TechNet Cyber 2023 in Baltimore to discuss these challenges and his plans to address them.

Operating and hardening the Defense Department's networks is a highly complex undertaking. Training and retaining the workforce, keeping up with a constantly changing environment of technology and emerging capabilities and threats are continuous challenges not just for the Army, but also for all the services. Lt. Gen. Maria Barrett, commanding general of Army Cyber Command, discusses how Army Cyber forces are working globally to secure networks, responding to the needs of the warfighter and preparing for the future of cyber warfare.

Live from TechNet Cyber 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland, Defense Department Deputy CIO Lily Zeleke and Chief Software Officer Rob Vietmeyer discuss software factories, DevSecOps, zero trust and the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC). These IT modernization initiatives are transforming the department to be more tech-savvy as information dominance becomes critical to winning future conflicts.

Defense Department CIO John Sherman joins us live from TechNet Cyber 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland, to peel back the layers of the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) and the department's zero trust strategy to show how they're informed by JADC2 priorities and contribute to better data transport and interoperability with coalition partners. Sherman also discusses how cloud initiatives at the military services will complement JWCC efforts.

The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) awarded a $7 million zero trust prototype, called Thunderdome, to Booz Allen Hamilton last year and recently completed the pilot. Cybersecurity & Analytics Director Brian Hermann discusses next steps for zero trust implementation across the Defense Department.

As security concerns grow, phishing attacks are threatening students and educators in schools across the country. The Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency's new K-12 Report outlines what schools can do to better protect their systems from cyber intrusions and overall risks. The report highlights three key areas, including investing in security controls, addressing resource constraints and focusing on information sharing. CISA is also collaborating with the Department of Education to boost security in technologies schools depend on. Kelly Thiele, chief of phishing assessments at CISA, discusses more about this report, as well as how the agency's six core principles from its Cyber Essentials Guide provide simple, prioritized actions that other organizations can take to ensure their systems and workforce are cyber ready.