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CISA Warns of Actively Exploited Fortinet Flaws
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has sounded the alarm on actively exploited Fortinet flaws, warning federal agencies to patch two vulnerabilities in the Fortinet FortiSandbox platform by July 19 to avoid potential breaches. Don't wait - prioritize patching to protect your systems from exploitation.
CISA Guides Agencies Toward SASE for Zero Trust Adoption
CISA's new guidance is helping federal agencies ditch outdated internet gateways and make the leap to Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technology, a key step towards adopting zero-trust architectures. By making this shift, agencies can unlock the benefits of zero-trust security and leave legacy perimeter-based models behind.
Federal Agencies Target AI Governance as Adoption Scales
As AI moves from experimental pilots to integral workflows within federal agencies, the focus shifts to responsible adoption, with success in 2026 hinging on secure and disciplined implementation. The right approach will be crucial, as agencies that adopt AI securely and responsibly will be the ones that truly thrive.
CISA Mandates Patching of Exploited Drupal Vulnerability
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued a directive requiring federal agencies to patch a critical Drupal vulnerability, known as CVE-2026-9082, by May 27 to prevent devastating SQL injection attacks. This highly critical flaw allows hackers to exploit PostgreSQL-powered Drupal sites and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Federal Leaders Modernize Networks to Bolster Security and Scale
Federal leaders are on a critical mission to modernize their networks, and it's a challenge that requires constant momentum and adaptability in a high-pressure, global landscape. By upgrading their IT infrastructure, they're working to achieve a crucial goal: delivering secure, seamless connectivity that can keep pace with their dynamic needs.
OpenAI Bolsters Cyber Defenses for Government Agencies
OpenAI is stepping up its game to protect government agencies from cyber threats by expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber program to federal, state, and local defenders. This move aims to bolster cyber defenses and keep sensitive information safe.
US Cautiously Adopts AI-Powered Cyber Defense Tool
The US is taking a cautious step forward in AI-powered cyber defense with Anthropic's Mythos, a tool that could revolutionize defensive work by speeding discovery and analysis. Federal CIO Greg Barbaccia envisions a future where AI bots can outsmart malicious bots, but acknowledges that Mythos' true effectiveness in real-world networks remains to be seen.
Pentagon Bolsters AI Arsenal with Google's Latest Model
The Pentagon has supercharged its AI capabilities with Google's cutting-edge model, Gemini 3.1 Pro, now available on its enterprise generative-AI platform, GenAI.mil, marking a major milestone in American AI innovation. This powerful tool is set to revolutionize defense operations and will also be accessible to federal government users.
US OPM Health Data Collection Plan Sparks Privacy Concerns
The Office of Personnel Management wants to collect detailed, identifiable health records from the 65 health insurers that cover over 10 million federal and postal service employees, retirees, and their families - a move that's raising concerns about privacy. The proposed data collection would include medical claims, pharmacy claims, and provider data to help OPM oversee health benefits programs.
CISA Shutdown Cuts Staffing to 40%, Threatens Network Defense
With the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency operating at just 40% staffing due to shutdown disruptions, the nation's cyber defenses are facing a critical vulnerability. The agency's acting director warns that major staffing gaps are undermining federal network defense, putting the country at risk.
US Agencies Accelerate AI Adoption with Workforce Upskilling Initiatives
With AI now an undeniable part of our everyday landscape, the pressing question is: are government agency workers equipped to harness its power and deliver services effectively? As AI adoption accelerates, US agencies are proactively upskilling their workforce to stay ahead of the curve.
NIST Unveils Critical Identity Verification Standard for Federal Workers
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has just unveiled a groundbreaking identity verification standard to safeguard the identities of federal workers and contractors, addressing the growing threat of identity theft and cybersecurity breaches. This critical new standard is a major step forward in protecting sensitive information and preventing unauthorized access.
Agentic AI: Exclusive Guide to Trusted, Effortless Ops
Agentic AI is already slashing backlogs—automating ticket triage, outage fixes and procurement steps to cut weeks from workflows—yet those speed gains only pay off when agencies pair them with strong governance, security and accountability. Embrace the promise, but design for safe, explainable autonomy before you hand over the reins.
Endpoint Security: Exclusive 2025 Lessons, Best 2026 Moves
Endpoint Security got personal in 2025: attackers used smartphones, tablets and unmanaged devices as easy backdoors while AI supercharged phishing and exploit automation. This post distills the must-know lessons for federal IT—clear steps to inventory devices, prioritize patches, and build layered defenses heading into 2026.
AI Tips: Must-Have Best Practices for Federal Impact
Generative AI pilots have become a craze across federal agencies, but with roughly 95% failing to reach mission-ready production, excitement alone isn’t enough. It’s time to replace novelty with pragmatic, secure deployments that actually improve services, protect privacy, and deliver measurable outcomes.
outcomes-driven models: Stunning, Effortless Efficiency
Carter Farmer is shifting the EPA from counting inputs to measuring lives improved, using data and modern IT to tie technology spending to cleaner air, faster permitting, and stronger public accountability.
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.
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.
mission success: Must-Have Infrastructure for Best Defense
When mission needs outpace aging IT and cloud, cyber, and AI demands collide, infrastructure becomes the strategic foundation for federal success—enabling agility, security, and trustworthy AI. Cloud Exchange 2025 made clear: treating infrastructure as a mission enabler, not a cost center, is the only way agencies can modernize, defend assets, and deliver better services.
AI and machine learning: Must-Have Best Efficiency Boost
From outdated systems to AI-powered workflows, federal agencies can speed services, cut backlogs, and predict risks to stretch scarce resources — but doing it right means modernizing data, upskilling staff, and baking in strong safeguards so innovation boosts efficiency without sacrificing accountability.
agentic AI: Must-Have, Risky Tool for Government
Agentic AI can turbocharge government services—speeding claims, coordinating complex workflows, and scaling scarce expertise—while also raising urgent questions about accountability, bias, and trust. Policymakers must balance innovation with auditable design, human oversight, and clear redress so these powerful tools serve citizens rather than undermine them.
cybersecurity personnel: Stunningly Risky Federal Shortfall
You wouldn’t guard the house without counting who’s on watch — yet the federal government can’t reliably say how many people protect its networks. Messy, inconsistent workforce data leaves agencies guessing about skill gaps, budgets and readiness just as cyber threats grow more relentless.
threat-intel sharing: Must-Have Critical Lifeline
As the reauthorization deadline nears, Congress must decide whether to renew cyber‑intel sharing authorities and funding that let companies and federal defenders act fast — a lapse could hamstring responses, while sensible reforms could bolster privacy at the cost of speed.