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2 Innovations That Can Tip the Balance in Cybersecurity

CIO

The final step defines a successful attack, which could be encrypting data for ransom; exfiltrating sensitive data; exposing embarrassing information; or disrupting/destroying targeted systems, devices, or data. The right kind of data includes cyber threat indicators of compromise as well as contextual information.

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Empowering cyber resilience in education: Three strategies for the future

CIO

The challenges coming our way in the future will best be met by a population that is informed, aware, and innately invested in cyber safety. But people need to be informed. We should also create a safe environment for people to share information, even if they’ve made a mistake by clicking on a phishing link. It’s a mindset.

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Major wins and losses in GOVCON – FedSavvy edition April 2024

FedSavvy

CACI is implementing Agile and adaptable processes to develop mission software and data analysis capabilities to advance C5ISR and enhance information dissemination and decision-making across the Air Force and Intelligence Community. CACI has held this work since 2017. billion CHS-6 contract to provide the U.S.

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CIOs sharpen tech strategies to support hybrid work

CIO

This include technologies that enable them to replicate in cyberspace the personal connections and spontaneous collegiality that more easily happen in person, as they seeking experiences that are consistent regardless of where they’re working on any given day.

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3 Strategies Employed by the Leading Enterprise Cybersecurity Platforms

Smart Data Collective

To get acquainted with the ways security firms are handling the new breed of threats in cyberspace, here’s a rundown of the notable strategies the leading cybersecurity platforms and security firms are offering. Long gone are the days when a lone wolf attacker was manually knocking at the door.”. Breach and attack simulation.

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Ransomware And The Defense Industrial Base

Smart Data Collective

According to the Symantec Internet Security Threat Report of 2016, governments’ growing dependence on information technology makes them vulnerable to ransomware attacks. Recently, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission issued a report highlighting the government’s preparedness for cyberattacks.

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Shining some light on By Light IT Professional Services

FedSavvy

By Light serves government customers in the Defense, Intelligence and Federal Health sectors and provides solutions in artificial intelligence (AI); cloud and managed services; communications; cyberspace operations; IT services; live, virtual constructive (LVC) training; modeling and simulation (M&S); and software services.