Feds at the Edge

One sensor can generate 1.3 million data points per minute. Now imagine hundreds of them on a single military aircraft. OT powers everything from sensors in Air Force fighter jets to floating ocean buoys, yet applying traditional data management strategies to these systems is anything but simple. While many understand that OT controls physical devices, far fewer grasp the scale, velocity, and comp...

As agencies look to modernize healthcare systems, technology leaders face a unique challenge: driving innovation while safeguarding sensitive personal data and meeting strict regulatory requirements.    This week on  Feds At the Edge ,  we hear from two unique perspectives on how to modernize healthcare safely, strategically, and effectively.    Suresh Soundararajan, CIO for the Virginia Departmen...

All government agencies face the challenge of achieving ambitious IT modernization goals while juggling limited resources and seemingly endless needs.   This week on  Feds At the Edge , experts explore practical strategies to make modernization both achievable and cost-effective.   Christine Maii Sakuda, State Chief Information Officer (CIO) and administrator of the Office of Enterprise Technology...

Cloud adoption is accelerating, data is exploding, and agencies are under pressure to understand where cloud provider responsibility end, and where theirs begins.   This week on  Feds At the Edge , experts from the State of Kansas, GovRAMP, and Palo Alto Networks share practical guidance for navigating today's cloud landscape.   Jeff Maxon, CITO for the State of Kansas, shares how to differentiate...

What if decades of security headaches could be solved with one framework?     In 2011, FedRAMP was created to end the repetitive, time-consuming security audits across federal agencies, standardizing security to cut costs and accelerate cloud adoption. Fast forward ten years, and state governments faced the same challenges. Enter GovRAMP: a standardized, transparent framework based on NIST 800-53...

Making the transition from on-prem to the multi-cloud can be tough, and the real challenges often emerge long after the migration plan is written.     This week on Feds At the Edge,  three experts in the multi-cloud world break down the assumptions, surprises, and security realities organizations face along the way.     Jessica Van Eerde, Chief of Operations for GovRAMP, offers three essential, pr...

As technology evolves, so does our understanding of its strengths and weaknesses.     This week on Feds At the Edge, we break down  how artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity, where it can meaningfully improve defense, and what agencies should consider before deploying it.      LCDR Ian Roessle, Deputy Director, Center for High Assurance Computer Systems at the Naval Research Labora...

Today, we take a nuanced look at automating cyber risk management.   Let's start with ingress of data.   Kemp Jennings-Roach from the DoD understands the concept of having a complete inventory of an agency's data. Still, his experience shows that data coming in from multiple missions, potentially with various classifications, can be challenging.   Combine that with varying kinds of reporting requi...

  Zero Trust isn't just about defense - it's about unlocking new capabilities across even the most legacy-heavy federal systems.  When agencies move to a Zero Trust Architecture, the benefits go far beyond stronger cybersecurity. Integrating decades-old systems into a Zero Trust framework can actually centralize data, create consistency, and open new paths to modernization.  This week on Feds At t...

AI promises efficiency and better public service delivery, but how realistic is that promise today?   This week on Feds At the Edge, our panel of experts take a grounded look at what it really takes to implement AI responsibly and effectively across government.    Chris Bunton, CIO, Texas Dept of Agriculture, cautions that past technology shifts - like the move to cloud - often took years to deliv...

  Implementing Zero Trust in federal environments requires more than technology, it demands a clear strategy for managing and protecting data.   CISA recently updated its Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Data Model Document (DMD), highlighting the most critical changes without requiring a full review of the entire framework.  This week on Feds At the Edge, our panel of experts unpack so...

Artificial intelligence depends on its ability to draw insights from massive datasets, but size alone isn't the goal.    This week on Feds At the Edge, our panel of experts explore how smarter data management can make AI faster, more efficient, and more reliable by focusing on clean, well-labeled, and right-sized information.   Years ago, scientists dreamed of capturing data from sources as vast a...

Recent studies have shown how AI agents have expanded the attack surface for Federal agencies.   This week at Feds At the Edge, we'll explore why fundamentals such as visibility, inventory, runtime, and least-permissive access control, are more critical than ever.  Phishing and security training are good starting points, but developers must learn what tools to use to be able to use AI an appropria...

AIOps, where artificial intelligence meets IT operations.  This week on Feds At the Edge, we explore how AIOps is reshaping how agencies approach software development and system management.   Experts will explore best practices for boosting productivity, from managing legacy systems efficiently to leveraging AI Task Forces to identify high-value use cases.    We will also examine the minimal risk-...

AI is no longer a mystery – it's a powerful tool in your day-to-day toolbox.     This week on Feds At the Edge, we explore how government leaders are putting AI to work to unlock collaboration, streamline reporting, and turn mountains of unstructured data into smarter decisions.     Christie Burris, CDO and Director of GDAC for the North Carolina Department of Information Technology, shares how he...

The father of modern management, Peter Drucker, said "If you can measure it, you can manage it." Nowhere is this more true than in the DOS's Continuous Monitoring and Risk Scoring program.     This week on Feds At the Edge, CMRS experts explore how advanced technology has enhanced the capabilities of CMRS in defense across the DOD.    Robert Kimball if C5ISR highlights today's networks are so larg...

Can artificial intelligence make federal decisions smarter?   Artificial intelligence is transforming how government agencies train, manage infrastructure, and make critical choices, but with that power comes high-stakes challenges.  This week on  Feds At The Edge , experts cut through the hype to explore AI's real challenges and opportunities for federal leaders. Joe Cheng, CTO for Posit, highlig...

AI in software development sounds like a dream, faster coding, cleaner refactoring, and technical reports that actually make sense to stakeholders. But, what's the bad news in the classic good news/bad news scenario? Poisoned training data, compliance risks, and systems that are brittle and will not scale.  This week on  Feds At The Edge , Alex Gromadzki, Assistant Director of Data Science at US G...

A looming deadline always gets attention, and for DoD suppliers, the clock is ticking. On October 1, 2025, the Department of Defense will begin including Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) certification requirements in new contracts.     This week on  Feds At The Edge , four leading experts cut through the complexity and share practical guidance to help you start, or finish, your CMMC journey.   ...

Migrating federal systems to the cloud is never simple - but Michael Howard has lived it. This week on  Feds At The Edge , we get the unvarnished truth about making the difficult transition from federal on-prem networks to the cloud.    Michael Howard, Engineering and Digital Transformation Chief at TRANSCOM, compares available tools, highlights the shift from waterfall to agile development, and e...

Here is the link to the free webinar on August 27, 2025 2pm EDT Empowering Agencies with Optimized IT Operations preview Cybersecurity teams are facing a "perfect storm" - more attacks, fewer defenders, and outdated infrastructure.  This week on Feds At The Edge , we offer a sneak peek into an upcoming webinar that will teach you how to truly see what's happening on your network- moving beyond bas...

Everyone knows it's not just about having data, it's about having the right data.     This week on  Feds At The Edge , we're diving into how federal and state agencies are transforming raw data into trusted, actionable insights that drive better outcomes.  Our expert panel breaks down how data modeling is bridging the gap between collection and impact:  Natalie Evans Harris , CDO for the State of...

When new technology is introduced, people may not take advantage of the advanced capabilities. The transition to a Zero Trust methodology is causing federal leaders to abandon traditional methods of compliance.   Keith Busby from CMS sums up the problem nicely.   Some of the systems he supports serves the needs of 150 million Americans.   If they don't leverage the capabilities of the cloud, then...

Any individual would know keeping operating systems up to date is a no-brainer when it comes to cybersecurity. But what happens when you're managing an estimated seven million devices? This is the challenge for the Department of Defense.   This week on  Feds At The Edge ,  we unpack the concept of applying Security Technical Implementation Guides, otherwise known as STIG, crucial tools for configu...

Fifteen years ago, "continuous monitoring" was as simple as watching a single server down the hall. Today, it's a high-stakes mission across sprawling hybrid networks being bombarded with data and under constant security threats.    This week on Feds At The Edge , we explore how federal agencies are modernizing the once-simple concept of Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) to protect compl...