The fastest way to move RMF away from compliance and into the mission space is to stop treating authorization as a milestone and start treating it as a continuous engineering…
Learn MoreThis report is the second annual analysis Ceres has conducted of major U.S. insurers’ climate risk strategies by examining the disclosures companies are making under the National Association of Insurance…
Learn MoreAs climate-related disasters become more frequent and costly, municipal governments are on the front lines—responsible for protecting communities, maintaining essential services, and investing in infrastructure that can withstand future risks.…
Learn MoreAs enterprise data ecosystems grow in complexity, traditional centralized data architectures often fall short. This whitepaper explores how Data Mesh, a decentralized socio-technical approach, offers a transformative solution for managing…
Learn MoreCyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) systems continue to pose a serious risk to U.S. critical infrastructure. In response, CISA, the FBI, EPA, and DOE have outlined key mitigations, including…
Learn MoreIn today’s rapidly evolving cyber environment, obtaining an initial Authorization to Operate (ATO) under the Risk Management Framework (RMF) can take anywhere from 6 to 36 months. Given the complexity…
Learn MoreState CIOs are increasingly at the heart of government transformation—and business architecture is their blueprint for leading the way. This strategic framework helps align mission-driven goals with real-world capabilities, enabling…
Learn MoreFollowing a surge in passport applications in 2023, Americans faced significant delays—some missing trips entirely. The State Department has a long-term “Transformation Roadmap” to modernize passport services, but key milestones…
Learn MoreImproper payments remain a critical challenge for federal agencies, with an estimated $162 billion in improper payments reported for fiscal year 2024. While this marks a $74 billion decrease from…
Learn MoreThe Fiscal Year 2025 President’s Budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) allocates $112.4 billion to safeguard national security, enhance disaster preparedness, and strengthen border protection. Key investments include…
Learn MoreUnderstanding risk starts with knowing how disruptions impact an organization. The Business Impact Analysis (BIA) goes beyond disaster recovery—it helps leaders identify which assets are most critical and vulnerable to…
Learn MoreWater is a critical resource in agriculture, and how it is measured and priced can significantly impact conservation efforts and efficiency. This report examines how irrigation organizations across the U.S.…
Learn MoreExpanding educational freedom empowers families with more choices in how their children learn. A new executive order promotes state-based K–12 scholarship programs, enabling parents to select the best educational setting,…
Learn MoreThe National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is managing its largest workload since the Cold War, overseeing a $200 billion nuclear weapons modernization effort. To address operational challenges, the agency launched…
Learn MoreBrain-computer interfaces (BCIs) hold incredible potential to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and enable hands-free control of devices in workplaces or even national defense. However, challenges…
Learn More