Insights
Securing the Operational Edge: Addressing API Risk in the Age of Generative AI
<p></p> <p>For the Department of Defense (DoD), modern mission execution depends on fast, secure, and interconnected systems. APIs have become the backbone of digital interoperability across programs of record, platforms, and cloud environments. Yet as API usage surges—especially<br /> alongside generative AI (GenAI) integration—so do attack surfaces and operational vulnerabilities.</p> <p>This white paper, developed by RavenTek and Akamai, explores insights from DoD cybersecurity leaders and offers a strategy to secure APIs as a critical component of mission assurance.</p>
Building a unified federal workplace at mission speed and scale
<p>Federal agencies are working to modernize systems, improve collaboration and deliver on their missions more efficiently — all while meeting strict security and compliance standards. This article explores how a unified, cloud-based approach to project management and service delivery helps eliminate silos, reduce administrative overhead and support long-term transformation. Learn how federal teams can streamline work, enhance visibility and embrace innovation at speed and scale.</p>
Identity as the new perimeter: Reimagining access in government
<p>The 2025 Government Identity Summit brought together leaders from the DoD, Civilian Agencies, Intelligence Community, and industry partners to formulate strategies against emerging digital identity threats. This after-action report summarizes key findings and Courses of Action (COAs) for enhancing user access, implementing a Zero Trust Architecture, and operationalizing next-generation Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) solutions. Effective identity governance is mission-critical for ensuring resilience and operational effectiveness. Explore these actionable ideas to support your agency’s mission in a rapidly changing digital landscape.</p>
Building trust at the speed of mission: Why identity is the new frontline in DoD cybersecurity
As threats and priorities evolve, modern identity solutions enable secure, scalable defense operations.
State of Security 2025: The Stronger, Smarter SOC of the Future
<p>In 2025, security teams are breaking free from inefficiencies — eliminating tedious busywork, overcoming alert overload, and closing critical data gaps — to build a smarter, more resilient SOC of the future.</p> <p>Based on research with over 2,000 security professionals, our report uncovers the most impactful strategies for evolving the SOC.</p> <ul> <li>46% report spending more time maintaining tools than defending their organization.</li> <li>59% say they’ve moderately or significantly boosted SOC efficiency with AI.</li> <li>74% rate detection engineering as the most important future skill for the SOC.</li> <li>63% want to frequently or always use detection as code in the future.</li> <li>59% say adopting a unified platform has sped up incident response.</li> </ul> <p>Download the <b>State of Security 2025</b> and learn how to transform your SOC from overwhelmed to optimized.</p>
Future of Cybersecurity
<p> <style type="text/css"><!--br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> A look at the latest cybersecurity news and technology, from the Pentagon to the battlefield.</p>
The State of Government’s IT Cloud Infrastructure
<p>As the federal government continues to adopt and reviews their cloud infrastructure, federal decision-makers face new challenges in overcoming inefficiencies and security concerns. Is the federal government able to achieve its goals with their current cloud technology? How are organizations determining success in cloud adoption? In March and April of 2025, GovExec’s Insights and Research Group worked with Broadcom to survey 100 federal government decision-makers to answer these questions and more.</p>
The State of Government's IT Cloud Infrastructure
Vulnerabilities and threats posed to IT infrastructure in government
The path to effective AI in the public sector starts with content management
How AI-powered content management can enhance government efficiency and citizen experience
How the government can stay one step ahead of AI-powered cyberattacks
<p>Imagine a world where malicious actors have the tools at their disposal to execute cyberattacks in faster, more sophisticated, and more streamlined ways, leaving government organizations and constituent information even more vulnerable to attack. This is what artificial intelligence (AI) promises to do if agencies aren’t equipped with the necessary tools to prevent the AI-based cyberattacks on the horizon.</p>
Microsoft: Strengthening American capabilities in computing and innovation
Disaster preparedness and resilience can be just a query away.
Empower mission-driven AI for the DoD
<p></p> <p>Public sector agencies like the DoD are rapidly adopting AI, but face challenges integrating it at scale due to legacy systems, governance, and resource constraints. A disciplined MLOps approach across the data science lifecycle offers a scalable, secure solution. Domino Data Lab has helped defense teams build high-performance AI systems—from combat tools to HR apps—by applying holistic MLOps strategies that enhance agility, ensure compliance, and avoid vendor lock-in.</p>
Operationalizing zero trust: A practical guide for modern federal agencies
<p></p> <p>In an ideal approach to zero trust, orchestration and automation are more than useful tools; they’re essential to your agency’s success. Discover how modern federal agencies are using next-gen technology solutions to simplify and accelerate the journey toward zero trust.</p> <p>What’s in the whitepaper:</p> <ul> <li>Common challenges with traditional SOAR tools</li> <li>A breakdown of zero trust tech essentials</li> <li>A tech evaluation checklist</li> <li>A deep dive into operationalizing automation in your zero trust architecture</li> </ul> <p></p>
Unlocking the power of digital asset management in the DOD
<p>In an era of evolving security challenges, the Department of Defense (DOD) must leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance operational efficiency, streamline collaboration, safeguard critical information and empower decision-makers at every level. From mission planning to intelligence sharing, the ability to securely manage and rapidly access content is now a core operational capability. How can the DOD manage these critical digital assets to ensure security and mission efficacy?</p>
A Value Driver for Every Department
<p>This eBook explores how government contractors can achieve enterprise-wide alignment and operational excellence by implementing a centralized contract intelligence platform. With tailored insights for finance, legal, contract management, business development, and IT teams, the guide outlines how contract lifecycle management (CLM) solutions like Icertis can reduce risk, accelerate deal cycles, improve compliance, and lower costs. Backed by expert commentary and stakeholder-specific strategies, the eBook equips leaders to build a compelling case for adopting CLM as a core business enabler.</p>
Bringing AI to the mission edge
<p>As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in mission-critical systems, defense agencies must navigate a complex landscape of ethical considerations, security challenges and organizational readiness.</p>
