Turning data into information and knowledge is a key strategic imperative for both government and commercial organizations – but it comes with a catch. Whether they’re looking to improve customer or citizen services, become more efficient, or drive innovation, companies and agencies alike are faced with the challenge of balancing...
In the public sector, and for defense agencies specifically, mission analytics can be the difference between success and failure. Without real-time access to intelligence data, teams on the ground may be unaware of threats, targets, or other critical information required to carry out missions. To meet this growing need, the...
In today’s globalized business landscape, data is a critical asset. However, they must still contend with the friction between provisioning data in real-time, and maintaining security and compliance. For companies dealing with sensitive defense-related information, the stakes are particularly high due to the non-negotiable need to ensure compliance with regulations...
Data mesh has become a hot topic as organizations look to foster self-service analytics to make evidence-based decisions. There are plenty of articles discussing data mesh, including Zhamak Dehghani’s original blog post introducing the topic from 2019. To get back to basics, data mesh is a socio-technical approach to creating a decentralized analytical...
In today’s tech-driven world, data security is a paramount concern for every industry. But when sensitive government or educational data is involved, the stakes become even higher. The need to protect this information, ensure citizen and student privacy, and mitigate threats to their data has never been more critical. That’s...
The concept of Zero Trust is not new, but it is gaining traction as data security becomes more scrutinized. Also referred to as “perimeter-less security,” Zero Trust has traditionally focused on employing network-centric tools that enable automated access controls, network microsegmentation, and continuous monitoring of connected devices. Following a 2021 Zero Trust executive order, government...
There are many lessons that I learned throughout my civilian and military careers, but one that continues to hold true is that obstacles to accessing the data national and strategic analysts need are not caused by a lack of reporting in the field. Rather, it is the technical burdens, lack...
Since the White House released its Executive Order (EO) on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity in 2021, federal agencies have begun developing long-term zero trust security architectures across their networks while also adopting near-term goals. Officials from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the White House’s...
It is something along the lines of common wisdom to describe cybersecurity as one of the biggest strategic challenges confronting the United States. And that challenge is growing in scope; In 2023, US federal agencies experienced a 5% increase in cybersecurity incidents — totaling over 32,000 — compared to the...