Ep. 194 Bringing Together Cloud Flexibility & AI Power
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The cloud offers so many promises that users may forget some of the basics. Today, we get a fantastic perspective on three main considerations for optimizing the cloud: two creative uses of AI and using a financial cost model to evaluate whether your workload is better on-premises or in the cloud. We have all been overwhelmed with AI, but Kevin Walsh from the GAO presents a clever twist on AI. If you visit ai.gov, you will see over 1200 use cases. Why not assemble a use case where AI can help you manage cloud decisions? Sam O’Donnell from TVAR presents a creative solution with AI as well....
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Ep. 193 Adding System Observability to Monitoring for a Holistic View
Feds At The Edge by FedInsider
Digital transformation has been a federal buzzword for years, but what’s the first step in making it a reality? It all starts with knowing what’s on your network and being able to monitor it before and during a transition. This week on Feds At the Edge, our expert guests take a deep dive into the future of network monitoring and digital transformation. Tom Gilmore, Enterprise Data Architect in the USMC, drops a staggering statistic: in just 2.5 years, over 15,000 applications were built and deployed across the Marine Corps—many of which are likely...
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Ep. 192 AI promises to Unlock Research Potential to Solve Big Changes
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Everyone is trying to unlock Artificial Intelligence's promise. We have seen generative AI tricks that can summarize long documents in a flash, which is substantially different from the requirements of serious federal research. Today, we examined some challenges scientific communities experience in applying AI. Quentin Kerilman from the PNN labs throws some icy water on AI enthusiasts when he cautions that using AI for many sensitive applications has no framework. Leaders must use their best judgment when including data sets in projects. Ramesh Menon from the DIA warns that careful data...
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Ep. 191 Transforming Public Sector Leadership with Data-Driven Decisions
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When the Federal Chief Data Officer (CDO) role was first introduced, simply knowing where data was stored and how to secure it was a major accomplishment. Today, CDOs are expected to be strategic leaders, driving data-driven decision-making across federal agencies. But how can they successfully make this transition? This week on Feds At the Edge, our expert guests provide a roadmap for CDOs looking to expand their influence. Arjuna Rivera, Senior Solutions Engineer at Atlassian, kicks off the discussion by outlining seven key considerations for obtaining...
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Ep. 190 The Future of 5G Technology
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Despite the official launch of 5G networks in 2018, their full potential for federal applications has yet to be realized. This week on Feds At the Edge, we explore the value of a mature 5G network and the groundbreaking possibilities of its next evolution. Sal D'Itri, Chairman of National Spectrum Consortium, introduces the concept of a “network in a box,” an on-demand, scalable solution that enables rapid adaptation to changing workloads. Steve Vogelsang, CTO Federal at Nokia Federal Solutions, discusses the need for better device...
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Ep. 189 Bringing Automation to Cloud Risk Management
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With cyberthreats on constant rise, Federal Leaders consider what role automation can play in managing cloud involvement and best practices to ensure their commitment to securing the nation’s data. This week on Feds At the Edge, we explore the role of AI, governance, and collaboration in strengthening security and improving capabilities and data security. Joseph Ronzio, Deputy Chief Health Technology Officer, Veterans Health Administration, talks about the risks of blind patching and the benefits of a hybrid approach—combining automation with manual...
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Ep. 188 IT Disaster Recovery is More than Rebooting Systems
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Despite federal mandates requiring every agency to have a disaster recovery plan, 6% of the federal government still lacks one entirely. This week on Feds At the Edge, we explore proven strategies for building effective backup plans and provide timely advice for organizations with basic or intermediary recovery plans looking to enhance their preparedness. We’ll focus on the key pillars of disaster recovery- planning, communication, and continuous updates. Tommy Baril, Assistant Director, Defense Capabilities and Management Team, for GAO, highlights the need for...
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Ep. 187 Using Security Intelligence to Protect Healthcare IT
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While the ability to transfer records between hospitals and other medical systems offers significant benefits, it also introduces unique challenges and risk for safeguarding Healthcare IT. This week on Feds At the Edge, federal leaders examine three areas of concern: >>interoperability >>unique aspects of the attack surface >>the impact of IoT devices. Jennifer Franks, Director, Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity for GAO, highlights reports of rising cyber threats due to medical data interconnectivity and the need to secure legacy...
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Ep. 186 Improving Management of Complex Cloud Environments
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When the cloud was first introduced to the Federal Government, their implementation had a “lift and shift” approach, essentially moving servers from one location to another. But cloud technology has matured into a complex ecosystem spanning public, private, and hybrid environments – creating distinct management challenges. This week on Feds At the Edge, federal leaders offer their suggestions on managing this ever-evolving and complex landscape, with a focus on training, understanding data and leveraging cloud functions. Dr. Gregg Bailey, Deputy Chief Information...
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Ep. 185 Dedicating Cybersecurity Resources to Critical Infrastructure
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Protecting operational technology (OT) environments is more complex than ever, requiring precise inventory, continuous monitoring, and strong IT-OT collaboration. This week on Feds At the Edge, our expert panel unpacks the key cybersecurity challenges operators face in securing their OT systems. Anthony J. DiPietro, Technical Director, Defense Critical Infrastructure Division for NSA, underscores the importance of maintaining an accurate inventory, especially in remote environments where “ghost” assets can appear unnoticed. We’ll discuss how continuous monitoring...
info_outlineMalicious 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 Edwards, Deputy CTO, OT/IoT from
Tenable, noted that he has seen up to 80% similarity between IT and OT compliance standards, prompting efforts to reduce redundancy.