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The next security update: What you need to know about the newest version of NIST 800-171

NIST says the new updates are the result of data collection, technical analyses, customer interaction, redesign and development of the security requirements.

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These 6 technology trends can help power government in 2024

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Successfully summiting the Federal Sustainability Plan requires base camp preparations now

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The open standard that is unlocking zero trust collaboration with allies

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Tips for agencies to improve cloud security posture

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How federal workplaces can better prevent harassment and avoid risk

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Leveraging lessons from the Okta breach to enhance federal cybersecurity

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The original CMMC program was missing one key component — Here’s how the newly proposed rule should fix that

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Happy 40th birthday to the FAR, but has it gone too far?

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President Biden’s AI-facing executive order should be applauded

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The dust has settled from the AI executive order – Here’s what agencies should tackle next

While it’s clear the government has made progress since the initial guidance was issued, there’s still much to be done to support overall safe federal AI.

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Harness the power of good habits to pursue your financial goals

While financial education plays a role in improving military families’ money mastery, it’s not the only solution.

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Leveraging small businesses in the age of replicator

The Department of Defense is currently struggling to attract many of the most innovative and promising small businesses to the defense market.

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