Ep. 164 Election Security: Protecting the Foundation of Democracy – AI can Boost Election Integrity, if Done Correctly
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Release Date: 08/28/2024
Ep. 184 Accelerating AI Adoption with Trusted Data
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Here is our final. Playing on the drama a bit. In healthcare, every second counts, and Artificial Intelligence is transforming how data is analyzed to save lives. But when critical decisions hinge on AI, ethics, accountability, and trust become non-negotiable. This week on Feds At the Edge, dive into the complexities for applying AI in healthcare. Joe Ronzio, Deputy Chief Health Technology Officer for Veterans Health Administration, shares insights on the importance of rigorous human oversight, traceable training data, and recognizing bias in AI systems. We also tackle...
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Ep. 183 Building a Future Ready High-Performance Government Workforce
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In an era marked by economic uncertainty, political shifts, and the rise of remote work, federal agencies face new challenges in maintaining a thriving workforce. Balancing productivity with employee well-being is no longer optional—it’s essential. This week on Feds At the Edge, we dive into how federal leaders can create scalable, personalized, and sustainable strategies to support their teams’ growth and mental health. Our guest, Matisha Montgomery, Chief Learning Officer at HUD, shares groundbreaking insights on career development. She challenges the traditional “climbing the...
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Ep. 182 CDM Success Stories in an Age of Cyber-attack Surface Expansion
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This week on Feds At the Edge, we dive into the evolution of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency's Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program in addressing the growing cyber-attack surface. Hemant Baidwan, CISO for DHS, OCIO, noted that Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation is a comprehensive suite of tools and policies, with a key focus on understanding the attack surface and ensuring high data quality during deployment. John Schneider, Senior Systems Engineer, Axonius Federal, discussed the challenges inherent in managing IoT and OT devices...
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Ep. 181 Boosting Data Security and Cyber Resilience in Federal Health IT
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The U.S. healthcare system, which includes roughly 200 federal hospitals, are constantly at risk for or under cyber-attack. This week on Feds-At-The Edge we explore ways to improve security through basic controls like software updates and patching, with the conversation quickly turning to the importance of practical strategy. >> Developing a good data inventory: Full of IoT devices? Learn what to include for your expanded attack surface >> Human Interaction: Learn the critical role humans play amid the new promises of AI >> Contingency...
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Ep. 180 Automation as a Cybersecurity Resource
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Managing vast amounts of data, reducing alert fatigue, and improving threat detection can all be accomplished with automation. This week on Feds At the Edge, we have three experts in automating cybersecurity response to provide guidance on best practices to deploy automation. They highlighted the need to establish a valid baseline for expected network behavior to identify deviations effectively, reducing false positives. Bob Costello, CIO at CISA, stressed keeping humans involved in the process, citing a recent incident where AI breached an...
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Ep. 179 How to Defend your Expanding Attack Surface
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SaaS (Software as a Service) applications, due to their ease of launch and proliferation, have created a “perfect storm” for attackers, and a significant challenge for cybersecurity professionals. Organizations with over 1,000 employees typically use 150+ SaaS applications, often unmanaged, which expands the attack surface and poses a unique threat to entities like the federal government. This week on Feds At the Edge, we discuss where the threats may lie and give practical information on attempting to control this new threat vector. ...
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Ep. 178 Protecting Critical Infrastructure
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Malicious actors are always looking for the “Easy Button” when it comes to breaching your system. This week on Feds At the Edge, we are revisiting our conversation on looking at the protection of Operational Technology (OT), critical hardware on premises. Traditionally separated from IT systems by air gaps, OT is now increasingly managed by IT departments due to the convergence of IT and OT. Few realize that OT has federal compliance regulations, just like IT. The real issue, should an OT systems administrator have to do repetitive work to comply with IT mandates? Marty...
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Ep. 177 Part Two: Considering AI as a Strategic Tool
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This week on Feds-At-The Edge we explore AI used as a strategic tool, focused on risk mitigation, applications, and continuous user feedback. >> Risk Mitigation: Risks vary by application. Luke Keller, Chief Innovation Officer at US Census bureau, highlighted using NIST guidelines, including bias reduction frameworks, to ensure ethical and accurate AI deployment. High-quality, diverse datasets are essential. >> Use Cases: Start small with proofs of concept to test limitations and risks. Ryan Simpson, Engineering Chief Technologist for the Public Sector for...
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Ep. 176 Part One: Considering AI as a Strategic Tool
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AI is just another tool in the technology market, only becoming a powerful resource when agencies learn how to best utilize it to reach mission goals. This week on Feds-At-The Edge we explore several insights on deploying AI effectively for the federal government landscape. Caroline Carusone, Deputy CIO for NRC, discusses AI’s potential in identifying security risks and solving complex engineering challenges, like improving atomic reactor designs. Luke Keller, Chief Innovation Officer at the US Census Bureau, explains AI's role in handling massive datasets, enhancing...
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Ep. 175 Reprioritizing Mission Delivery and Zero Trust Security in SaaS
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Software as a Service (SaaS) is incredibly enticing with its ease and affordability, however despite the heavy lifting being done for you, the responsibility of protecting your data and network remains in your hands. This week on Feds-At-The Edge we sit down with Eoghan Casey, VP of Cybersecurity Strategy & Product Development for Own Company, who highlights essential security practices for agencies using Software as a Service (SaaS). >> Understanding data visibility- What's sensitive and what’s not >> The importance of continuous monitoring and backing up...
info_outlineIn this week’s episode of Fed’s At the Edge, we are talking about US Elections. From observations about challenges seen in previous elections to best practices to ensure a safe and fair election process.
We’ll explore sources of help for election officials like utilizing CISA, local associations, and the US Election Assistance Commission. We also touch on critical areas like cybersecurity, communications, and physical security.
Mark Earley, Supervisor of Elections for Leon County, FL, shares how election professionals should be aware of phishing vulnerabilities as they honor the responsibility of answering citizens emails
Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform today to hear this and more, and learn how you can get involved.