Jul 21, 2026
Taylor Johnston, President of the Institute of Applied Engineering at the University of South Florida, discussed a secure research environment developed with AWS and the federal government.
This initiative allows researchers to work with classified information, progressing from unclassified to top-secret levels.
The...
Jul 14, 2026
At one time, reacting to a cyber threat was enough; signatures and blocklists could cope. But AI is now amplifying every aspect of cyberwarfare, including speed and scope, leaving these traditional defenses in the dust. Today’s threats can be numerous and personalized, making old approaches worthless.
Patricia Titus,...
Jul 9, 2026
The Department of War realized it was dealing with a supply chain risk of vulnerable vendors; back in 2019 they launched the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. The goal was to ensure defense contractors protected sensitive unclassified information.
Over the years it has transitioned from being a “checkbox”...
Jul 7, 2026
In this episode of the Federal Tech Podcast, Robert Salvia of Fortress Information Security explains why agencies must move beyond a compliance mindset and adopt continuous risk management. One key insight stands out: "It's not what you find, it's what you fix," showing that mission impact should guide vulnerability...
Jun 30, 2026
In this episode of the Federal Tech Podcast, John Gilroy interviews Justin Fessler, Vice President of Public Sector at LogicMonitor, about the growing role of autonomous AI and observability in federal government IT operations.
Fessler explains that autonomous AI is not about replacing people but about...