Cybersecurity Awareness

Focus on Better Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Awareness

Focus on Better Cybersecurity

The 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month spotlights the ways that security practices must advance to protect an interconnected world. From better identity technologies to stronger shields against attacks, federal agencies are homing on how to make their networks more secure.

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Zero Trust

Getting the Security Architecture Right

Zero Trust

Getting the Security Architecture Right

Establishing a zero-trust approach has its challenges. Security professionals need leadership buy-in, adequate budgets and a strategy aligned with maturity models. Done right, streamlined security increases overall resilience, improves compliance and reduces risk.

Build the Right Foundation

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How Many Zero Trust Pillars Are There, Really (and Where to Start)?

Zero Trust

How Many Zero Trust Pillars Are There, Really (and Where to Start)?

The number doesn’t matter as much as the ones agencies choose to use.

Why Agencies Largely Remain in the Pilot Phase of Zero Trust

Zero Trust

Why Agencies Largely Remain in the Pilot Phase of Zero Trust

IBM’s Katharyn White and Red Hat’s Michael Epley work with agencies to implement zero trust and have found that the government could be adopting the security model more quickly.

Create a Resilient Network

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Create a Resilient Network

Federal agencies face an array of sophisticated cybersecurity threats, but a strong monitoring and detection plan can help mitigate the risks. CDW provides a wealth of resources to help agencies reinforce their networks and respond to cybersecurity incidents.

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These Four Goals Will Guide Your Agency to Better Cybersecurity

Crucial Elements of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

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Zero Trust Starts Here

A zero-trust approach is the modern security landscape. The worldwide number of companies implementing or planning zero-trust initiatives increased from 16 percent to 97 percent in the past three years, and momentum among federal agencies is being driven by cyberthreats that lead to breaches.

Users inside and outside the network must be authenticated, authorized and continuously validated before accessing applications and data, and agencies need identity and access management and monitoring solutions to accomplish that. Follow our coverage of federal cybersecurity efforts here for the latest news on how agencies are laying the foundation for zero trust.

How Does Zero-Trust Security Work?

There’s more than one way to build zero-trust architecture; these screening components are among the most common.

The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program helps agencies monitor network vulnerabilities and lets DHS see possible threats. Learn about CDM >

Security information and event management tools can help agencies aggregate expanding data for real-time analysis. What is SIEM? >

Logs keep track of user behavior; trust algorithms analyze that behavior for abnormalities. Learn more >

Proving identity becomes even more important as federal employees work remotely. Gain access >

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These Four Goals Will Guide Your Agency to Better Cybersecurity

CISA Asks Citizens to ‘Secure Our World’ in the Agency’s First Public Service Announcement

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Five Ways Robust Data Protection Defends Critical Infrastructure

Continuous Innovation Is the Goal of Dell’s Zero-Trust Efforts

Better Visibility into Network Management Tools Can Mitigate Cyberattacks

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Quantum Cryptography Challenges and Opportunities for Federal Agencies

Kingston Puts a Secure Data Cloud in Your Pocket

Crucial Elements of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)

Keep Mobile Technologies Safe with Adaptive Protection and Device Control

Reduce Supply Chain Cybersecurity Risks with Updated GSA Standards

ATO to cATO Cybersecurity Transition in The Federal Government

Improving Endpoint Security in the New Normal

How Agencies Can Best Implement Zero-Trust Architecture

Despite Patches, Continue to Monitor Open-Source Code and Software for Vulnerabilities

What Federal Technology Will Need to Be Replaced to Create a Zero-Trust Environment? 

5 Questions to Ask as You Plan Your Zero-Trust Journey

Flexible As-a-Service Approaches Will Help Federal Agencies Modernize

Hashing vs. Encryption: What’s The Difference?

What Is the Difference Between Hashing and Encryption for Federal Agencies?

3 Tips That Can Help Agencies Inventory Security Tools for a Zero-Trust Environment

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CISA Considers Plan to Enhance Security for Federal Civilian Email Systems

Zero-Trust Security, Workforce Planning Will Be Key Federal IT Topics in 2022

Why the Zero-Trust Journey Requires Strong Database Security

What Is FISMA Reform and How Can It Aid Federal Cybersecurity?

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