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The Future of Open Source Security: A Trust-First Approach to the Federal Supply Chain

The Future of Open Source Security: A Trust-First...

Explore key takeaways from the ATARC + Chainguard roundtable in “The Future of Open Source Security: A Trust-First Approach to the Federal Supply Chain.” This whitepaper offers strategic insights for…

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Executive Order 14261: Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241

Executive Order 14261: Reinvigorating America’s...

America’s latest executive order puts coal back at center stage, declaring it vital to the nation’s economic prosperity, grid reliability, and even the power-hungry growth of AI data centers. It…

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Executive Order 14262: Strengthening the Reliability and Security of the United States Electric Grid

Executive Order 14262: Strengthening the...

Executive Order 14262 aims to reinforce the reliability and security of the U.S. electric grid in response to rising demand from AI growth and domestic manufacturing. The Department of Energy…

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Modernizing RMF for Continuous, Evidence-Based Security

Modernizing RMF for Continuous, Evidence-Based...

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…

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Revolutionizing Enterprise Data Management with Data Mesh and Microsoft Fabric

Revolutionizing Enterprise Data Management with...

As 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…

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Primary Mitigations to Reduce Cyber Threats to Operational Technology

Primary Mitigations to Reduce Cyber Threats to...

Cyber 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…

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Nextlabs and Access Controls of NIST SP 800-53

Nextlabs and Access Controls of NIST SP 800-53

NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 details a framework to protect organizations, the federal government/military, and their assets from a range of threats, including cyberattacks, insider threats, application security, supply chain…

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The Use of Real Time Spending Sources for Economic Measurement: An Analysis Using Multiple Data Sources

The Use of Real Time Spending Sources for Economic...

This study from the Bureau of Economic Analysis explores the potential of using credit and debit card transaction data to improve real-time consumer spending estimates. By integrating multiple commercial datasets,…

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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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Roadmap to Innovation in the Dams Sector

Roadmap to Innovation in the Dams Sector

As aging infrastructure and new threats challenge the Dams Sector, innovation is critical to building long-term resilience. This roadmap outlines key research and development priorities—ranging from advanced materials and remote…

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Implementing Preventative Segregation of Duties with NextLabs

Implementing Preventative Segregation of Duties...

Segregation of duties (SoD), also called separation of duties, is a fundamental aspect of sustainable internal controls and risk management. The purpose of SoD is to prevent fraud, conflicts of…

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Public Safety Considerations for Automated Driving System (ADS) Deployment

Public Safety Considerations for Automated Driving...

As automated driving systems (ADS) become more common, the ways law enforcement and first responders interact with vehicles are evolving fast. From traffic stops to emergency response, the report highlights…

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Sharing Administrative Data for the 2030 Census

Sharing Administrative Data for the 2030 Census

States have a powerful role in shaping the success of the 2030 Census. By sharing administrative data like vital records and motor vehicle registrations, states can help ensure a more…

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The Future of OSINT: A Platform Approach

The Future of OSINT: A Platform Approach

OSINT is evolving beyond isolated web searches into powerful platforms that blend automation, AI, and real-time analysis. This shift enables faster, more consistent insights across sectors—from law enforcement to critical…

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Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity with Artificial Intelligence

Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity with...

In an evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is critical for civilian government and military organizations alike. As cybersecurity threats grow more sophisticated, using AI becomes essential for protecting vital civilian infrastructure…

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