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CISA Catalog Adds 8 Exploited Flaws
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) just beefed up its catalog of actively exploited software flaws by adding eight new entries, including three Cisco vulnerabilities and a high-severity PaperCut flaw. Federal agencies now have until April and May 2026 to mitigate these risks.
CISA Warns of Active Exploits in Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability
A 13-year-old vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ has suddenly become a pressing concern, prompting the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to issue an urgent directive for federal agencies to patch the flaw within two weeks. Attackers are already exploiting this long-dormant vulnerability, making swift action a critical priority.
VA and DoD Bolster Healthcare Delivery for Veterans, Active-Duty Personnel
When it comes to caring for those who have served and preparing those who will serve next, trust is paramount - and for the VA and DoD, delivering top-notch healthcare services is at the heart of their mission. As the largest healthcare providers in the US, they're dedicated to ensuring the well-being of Veterans and the deployment readiness of our active-duty personnel.
Federal Agencies Leverage AI to Upgrade Proactive Service Delivery
Today's citizens expect to interact with federal agencies in a multitude of ways, from traditional phone calls to modern chatbots, posing a strategic challenge: how can agencies shift from reactive to proactive service delivery, anticipating citizens' needs before they even ask? By upgrading to proactive service delivery, agencies can meet the evolving expectations of a diverse population.
CISA Mandates Patching of Exploited Fortinet Flaw by Friday
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging federal agencies to act fast - by this Friday, they must patch a vulnerable Fortinet flaw that's already being exploited by hackers. Don't wait: secure your FortiClient Enterprise Management Server instances now to stay protected.
AI Takes Center Stage at Federal Cybersecurity Summit
At the Federal Cybersecurity Summit, AI is taking center stage as a crucial tool for federal leaders to tackle the daunting challenge of evolving cyber threats and limited resources. The summit aims to spark a practical conversation on harnessing AI-driven defenses to move beyond mere compliance and toward effective, real-world solutions.
Critical Citrix Flaw Sparks Alarming CISA Warning
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is sounding the alarm on a critical Citrix vulnerability that's being actively exploited by threat actors, warning that immediate patching is crucial to prevent severe consequences. Federal agencies and organizations must act fast to protect their systems from this high-risk vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler appliances.
CISA Must Fix Stunning Insider Threat Failures
CISA warned the nation about insider threats, yet a senior officials upload of sensitive documents to a public AI chatbot revealed startling insider threat failures within the agency. Fixing this will take more than patches — it demands tighter access controls, stronger governance, and real cultural change.
CISA Exclusive: Critical Zero-Day Added to KEV
When CISA added a critical zero-day vulnerability to the KEV, it was a blunt wake-up call — the flaw is already being weaponized by LandFall spyware against millions of Samsung devices. With federal patching now mandatory, the race is on to stop real-world attacks and protect users’ privacy.
Collaboration and AI: Stunning Best Defense for Agencies
Collaboration and AI are becoming the winning lifeline for federal agencies facing smarter, faster cyberattacks. By pairing shared threat intelligence with machine-speed detection and response, agencies can turn fragmented defenses into proactive, resilient security.
Collaboration and AI: Must-Have for Best Cyber Resilience
Collaboration and AI are now mission-critical: combining shared threat intelligence with AI-powered detection and response lets federal agencies move faster and smarter against increasingly automated, sophisticated attacks. Together they turn scattered defenses into a coordinated, scalable shield for mission-critical data.
integrated incident response: Must-Have Best Practices
When alarms won’t stop, what counts is not the noise but how quickly your teams move from scattered alerts to coordinated action. Unifying IT, security and continuity — with shared telemetry, playbooks and rehearsed handoffs — speeds recovery, protects people and keeps trust intact.
firewall vulnerabilities: Exclusive Risky Flaws Exposed
Senator Cassidy has blasted Cisco with a pointed letter after critical firewall flaws were reportedly used to breach at least one federal agency, asking whether the vendor delayed disclosure or patches while networks stayed exposed. His probe spotlights urgent questions about vendor transparency, coordinated disclosure, and who’s accountable when core defenses fail.
AIOps for Government: Must-Have Best-Practice Guide
Government agencies can unlock new value from costly legacy systems by layering AIOps—AI-driven monitoring and predictive maintenance—that boosts resiliency, cuts downtime, and stretches IT dollars without risky rip-and-replace projects. Done right, AIOps becomes a secure, incremental bridge to modernization that protects services, reduces firefighting, and preserves public trust.
cyber incident: Explosive FEMA Cover-Up Risk
Leaked emails and logs now cast doubt on FEMA’s insistence that last month’s sweeping security firings weren’t cyber-related, raising urgent questions about hidden breaches, operational risk, and public trust. As investigators sift the evidence, people deserve clear, timely answers about whether critical disaster systems or personal data were exposed.
government shutdown: Exclusive Risky Cyber Warning
When the phones go silent, attackers don’t—so a federal shutdown that furloughs about 65% of CISA staff leaves dangerous blind spots in the nation’s cyber defenses. Now is the time for businesses and local agencies to harden defenses, share intel, and push for smarter funding solutions before a temporary gap becomes long-term damage.
IT Modernization: Must-Have Strategies for Best Missions
Federal IT modernization isn’t just about new tech—it’s a pragmatic playbook for delivering faster, more secure services using cloud, AI, automation and zero-trust practices while keeping critical missions running without disruption. Leaders shared phased approaches, shared platforms and workforce-first strategies that balance risk, procurement and policy to turn legacy systems into resilient, mission-ready capabilities.
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act: Must-Have Fix Needed
With key protections of the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act expired, companies and government teams now face legal uncertainty that could slow the rapid data-sharing defenders rely on — giving attackers a wider window to strike. Unless lawmakers or industry act quickly to restore clear, privacy-conscious rules, our ability to detect, analyze and stop cyberattacks may fragment just as threats grow more sophisticated.
data governance: Must-Have Best Practices for Agencies
Agencies sit on mountains of untapped data that could transform services and power trustworthy AI — but only if leaders invest in clear governance, modern infrastructure, skilled teams, and privacy-first practices to turn messy records into actionable insight.
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act: Critical or Risky?
What if the law that lets companies and the government swap cyber threat signals overnight simply vanished? With the 2015 CISA at risk amid a possible shutdown, automated feeds, legal protections, and the trusted channels that stop attacks fast could all be thrown into doubt.
SD-WAN and 5G: Must-Have Secure Federal Upgrade
Ready to future-proof federal IT? SD-WAN and 5G together promise resilient, secure, high-performance connectivity for remote missions and edge workloads — if agencies pair them with strong governance, zero-trust security and smart procurement.
Agentic AI: Essential, Risky Breakthrough for Government
Imagine AI that not only predicts or generates, but plans, acts, and coordinates across systems—speeding up casework, simulating smarter policy choices, and shoring up cyber defenses. These agentic systems could unclog backlogs and boost resilience — if agencies pair them with clear rules, rigorous testing, and strong accountability to keep decisions transparent and fair.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification: Must-Have Risk
The DoD has turned CMMC into a must‑have for many defense contracts, forcing vendors to upgrade cybersecurity or risk being shut out — a big shift that strengthens supply‑chain defenses but could strain small and mid‑size suppliers. Success now hinges on solid enforcement, enough qualified assessors, and real support to help firms get up to speed.
customer experience Must-Have Fixes for Better Trust
If people can’t navigate services, they won’t trust them—leaders from CBP, the VA and FEHRM showed that practical CX fixes (simpler forms, clearer status, modern APIs) can cut wait times, ease staff workload, and restore public confidence. Streamlined, secure, user-centered government isn’t just nicer—it’s essential to rebuilding trust.