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Unidirectional Security Gateways

Unidirectional Security Gateways

In a globally connected world, protecting national security is a difficult and complex task. Government and defense installations are all prime targets for cyber-sabotage and cyber-espionage attacks. Pulling relevant data…

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Department of Homeland Security: Reporting on Border Security Metrics Could Be Improved

Department of Homeland Security: Reporting on...

The U.S. has approximately 6,000 miles of land borders, 95,000 miles of coastline, and more than 300 ports of entry where travelers and cargo are inspected. Securing U.S. border areas…

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Coastal, Port, and Waterway Security

Coastal, Port, and Waterway Security

The maritime industry is evolving rapidly, bringing both new opportunities and heightened security challenges. As threats to coastal ports and waterways become more sophisticated, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is…

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Product Security Bad Practices

Product Security Bad Practices

In the latest Secure by Design initiative, CISA emphasizes that software security must be a priority from the very start of development. This guidance outlines the most critical bad practices…

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Military Service and Social Security

Military Service and Social Security

Earnings for active duty military service or active duty training have been covered under Social Security since 1957. If you served in the military before 1957, you didn’t pay Social…

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Security Considerations for Edge Devices

Security Considerations for Edge Devices

Edge devices like VPN gateways, firewalls, and routers are the unsung heroes keeping our networks connected and protected. But as they bridge internal systems with the internet, they also open…

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A Security Perspective on the Web3 Paradigm

A Security Perspective on the Web3 Paradigm

Web3 is reimagining the internet by shifting control from large organizations to individual users, emphasizing decentralization, security, and data ownership. By leveraging blockchain technology, smart contracts, and digital tokens, Web3…

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Post Quantum Computing Security

Post Quantum Computing Security

The rise of quantum computing presents a significant threat to traditional encryption methods, potentially jeopardizing the security of wireless networks and the broader internet. While cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs)…

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Cloud Security Playbook Overview

Cloud Security Playbook Overview

As organizations increasingly rely on cloud services, securing these environments has never been more critical. The Cloud Security Playbook highlights the shared responsibility between Cloud Service Providers and Mission Owners,…

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Non-Fungible Token Security

Non-Fungible Token Security

Non-fungible token (NFT) technology provides a mechanism to enable real assets (both virtual and physical) to be sold and exchanged on a blockchain. While NFTs are most often used for…

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Operational Technology Assurance Partnership: Smart Controller Security within National Security Systems

Operational Technology Assurance Partnership:...

This NSA technical report outlines cybersecurity requirements for smart controllers within National Security Systems (NSS) to safeguard mission-critical operational technology (OT). The study identifies key threats—such as buffer overflows, hardcoded…

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Modern Approaches to Network Access Security

Modern Approaches to Network Access Security

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has frequently identified virtual private network (VPN) solutions that have been involved in many recent high-profile incidents, both with cyber criminals and nation-state…

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Fast Flux: A National Security Threat

Fast Flux: A National Security Threat

Fast flux is a DNS-based evasion technique that allows malicious actors to hide their infrastructure and maintain resilient command-and-control operations. This tactic rapidly changes IP addresses linked to malicious domains,…

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Navigating Uncertainty in Government Cloud Security

Navigating Uncertainty in Government Cloud Security

As government agencies accelerate their shift to the cloud, they’re also navigating mounting cybersecurity challenges and operational complexities. The ICIT’s 2025 report highlights a growing “effectiveness gap” between agencies’ goals…

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Data-Centric Security for the Extended Enterprise

Data-Centric Security for the Extended Enterprise

Yesterday’s security is no match for the challenge of protecting data across the extended enterprise, with sensitive data increasingly shared across organizations and government/military agencies, over external systems, and with…

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