Beyond perimeters: Securing data for the zero-trust era
With less than 500 days until a key federal zero-trust mandate, Virtru’s Shannon Vaughn says agencies must tackle the hardest pillar—data—by securing information at the object level.
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DOGE employees uploaded Social Security database to ‘vulnerable’ cloud, agency whistleblower says
An SSA spokesperson maintained the agency is “not aware of any compromise” to the cloud environment referenced in the complaint from the agency’s chief data officer.
RIF packets from FDA included sensitive data for other workers, sources say
Two sources told FedScoop that agency workers have received others’ personal data, including Social Security numbers. The issue comes amid broader concerns about security of the packets.
Congress should designate an entity to oversee data security, GAO says
The watchdog recommended governmentwide coordination to ensure the public’s civil rights and civil liberties are protected.
IRS still faces security challenges in aftermath of taxpayer data leak
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said the agency has taken steps in the right direction after a contractor shared thousands of tax returns with two…
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U.S. Navy CISO on expanding secure access for over 700,000 sailors and marines in the cloud
Tony Plater discusses the Navy’s use of zero trust, network segmentation and modern firewalls to share and access information securely anytime and anywhere.
Symantec CTO on simplifying security architecture across hybrid infrastructure
Today’s cloud and SaaS infrastructure, requires security solutions that protect data in all its states and minimize the inherent complexity of hybrid IT, says Adam Bromwich.
U.S. Navy’s CDO joins top tech leaders to discuss global data strategies
Leaders from the U.S. Navy and industry discuss the role of emerging tech and distributed data capabilities to improve connectivity issues critical to global data harmonization.
Securing data and web applications in government
Invicti Security President and COO Mark Ralls discusses how organizations can stay secure from threat actors while modernizing their cybersecurity systems.
Balancing data security and open access remains a challenge, Ann Dunkin says
The Department of Energy is focused on making datasets more available for research while preserving sensitive information.
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