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The Role of FedRAMP in Federal Agency Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity

Apr 25, 2024 By James Imanian In CyberArk
Not too long ago, when I was designing, building, operating and defending networks, the government organizations I worked with were burdened with many tasks related to deploying a new capability. We needed to decide and plan how it would be assessed and authorized, deployed, maintained, operated, patched, defended and, of course, when and how to upgrade the capability. Assessment and authorization would take months, if not over a year, for a system or set of capabilities.
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Protecting Government Data in the Digital Age

Apr 18, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
In today's interconnected world, the digital landscape holds both promise and peril. As guardians of sensitive information, organizations must remain vigilant against the looming threat of data breaches. Recently, a concerning incident has come to light, underscoring the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Let's delve into the breach that has rocked the digital realm, affecting the esteemed Ministry of Rural Development's database.
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ignyte Team

Equivalency: The Latest FedRamp Memo From DoD

Apr 11, 2024 By Max Aulakh In Ignyte
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program has been around for nearly 15 years. In that time, it changed and was updated periodically to keep up with the times. While changes are occasionally made to the underlying security frameworks like FedRAMP, CMMC and the NIST documentation that reviews each security control, there is also communication directly from the Department of Defense and other organizations to issue additional guidance.
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Rubrik

Accelerating Ransomware Recovery with Rubrik Threat Hunting for U.S. Government

Apr 10, 2024 By Alok Shah In Rubrik
At this point, it is clear: cyber attacks from nation-state adversaries persistently threaten local, state, and federal governments, as well as educational institutions. It is not a matter of if bad actors can penetrate existing security controls, as they are already doing so and will continue to do so. Whether it is due to one unpatched machine or one user clicking on a link in an email, we believe cyberattacks are inevitable.
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upguard

Deciphering CUI: What is Controlled Unclassified Information?

Apr 5, 2024 By Nicholas Sollitto In UpGuard
In today’s interconnected digital world, safeguarding sensitive data and preventing unauthorized access is vital, especially for U.S. government agencies, contractors, and other information-sharing partners that compete for Department of Defense (DoD) contracts. While many organizations that work alongside the U.S.
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foresiet

Analysing Operation FlightNight: A Cyber Espionage Campaign Targeting Indian Government and Energy Sectors

Apr 2, 2024 By Foresiet In Foresiet
Introduction In recent months, the cybersecurity landscape has witnessed the emergence of sophisticated threats targeting critical infrastructure and governmental entities. One such threat, dubbed "Operation FlightNight," has garnered attention due to its strategic targeting of Indian government entities and the energy sector. Foresiet analysts have been diligently investigating this campaign to understand its modus operandi and implications for cybersecurity.
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TPRM for Government Contractors: General Services Administration Policies

Mar 29, 2024 By Leah Sadoian In UpGuard
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is an independent agency that helps manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies. The GSA supplies products and communications, provides transportation and office space, and oversees the government’s real estate portfolio, among other management tasks.
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How to Improve Cybersecurity with Datadog's End-to-End Observability Tailored For the US Government

Mar 28, 2024 By Datadog In Datadog
Watch this webinar to learn how: The Datadog platform helps agencies work across silos that separate development, operations, and security teams to foster collaboration and improve cybersecurity posture Datadog has committed to higher levels of security authorizations, including FedRAMP® High, and Impact Level 5 for DoD agencies Our end-to-end observability platform helps agencies address the unique challenges faced by IT leaders in government, including compliance with stringent security standards outlined in Executive Orders and other regulatory directives.
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Public Sector Breach Alert: Q1 2024

Mar 26, 2024 By Kim Howard In Keeper
Cyber attacks at government organizations are prevalent in 2024, as the government continues to be one of the most targeted sectors. Research by IT Governance has found that in January alone there have been 183 incidents in the public sector, including both ransomware attacks and data breaches. Cybercriminals target government agencies because they store valuable personal data and perform critical functions and services.
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