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The Cyber Edge April 2025Provided By: AFCEA
Apr 2025In the April issue of the Cyber Edge, learn about the significance of cybersecurity in global health as well as the imperatives for meeting risk management for industry classified facilities and information technology.
Secure By Design—Next StepsProvided By: AFCEA
Apr 2025Every 11 seconds, a ransomware attack occurs, crippling businesses, delaying critical medical procedures and even threatening national security. Despite decades of advancements in technology, software systems remain shockingly vulnerable. In this white paper prepared by AFCEA;s Cyber Committee, author write that with a global community increasingly dependent on software, we cannot afford to delay moving forward to dramatically improve software quality and robustness. The nation's fundamental standard of living is at risk. Download to read about the research that shows a ...
WEST 2025 Innovation ShowcaseProvided By: AFCEA
Jan 2025Sea Service leaders today confront profound and rapidly changing threats in a landscape of increasingly complex challenges. During the WEST 2025 conference, January 38-30, 2025, experts explored the depths of the unique issues our warfighters confront, and worked to answer the conference theme question: "are we advancing operational capabilities that pace the threat?" Some of those answers could be unveiled in this Innovation Showcase compendium where innovators demonstrate cutting-edge solutions.
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The Cyber Edge January 2025Provided By: AFCEA
Jan 2025For the January 2025 issue of the Cyber Edge we cover combating cyber vulnerabilities, cybercore's focus on the critical infrastructure cyber battlespace, and the silent vulnerabilities of operational technology.
National Innovation StrategyProvided By: AFCEA
Nov 2024In an effort to reach U.S. entities and the highest levels of government with recommendations for making the United States a top competitor in global innovation, AFCEA International's Cyber Committee developed its National Innovation Strategy (NIS) proposal that addresses challenges and amplifies emerging opportunities for fostering a more robust innovation ecosystem in the United States. The proposal emphasizes the crucial role of innovation in strengthening national security, economic prosperity and societal well-being.
2024 TechNet Indo-Pacific Innovation ShowcaseProvided By: AFCEA
Nov 2024It's well known that China is expanding its diplomatic reach and targeting strategically important countries and sectors to pursue its agenda and attempt to impose its signature coercive tactics outside of international norms to extend its influence for the benefit of the Chinese Communist Party. IndoPacific partners in democracy also are stepping up diplomatic efforts. But governments can't solve the technology issues alone, which is why submissions by our industry support partners, such as the ones offered in this compendium, are so important.The Innovation Showcase p ...
Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity with Artificial IntelligenceProvided By: AFCEA
Oct 2024In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity is no longer solely a concern for the military and private sectors; it is also critically important for civilian government agencies. As cybersecurity threats grow more sophisticated, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) becomes essential for protecting vital civilian infrastructure and services. This white paper, developed by the AFCEA International Cyber Committee, examines the transformative role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity across all sectors in the United States, and provides a comparative analysis of AI ...
The Cyber Edge October 2024Provided By: AFCEA
Oct 2024Check out the October issue of the Cyber Edge, where we dive into topics such as the National Guard, emerging technologies being tested at Idaho National Laboratory, and process improvement for cyber and information technologies.
Cybersecurity in the Boardroom: Strategizing the Path for Cyber Professionals to Navigate Governance and Leadership RolesProvided By: AFCEA
Aug 2024The urgency of adopting recommendations to post cyber experts on boards cannot be overstated. As cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and sophistication, the need for informed and proactive governance in cybersecurity becomes increasingly critical. This white paper, written by members of AFCEA International's Cyber Committee, serves as a call to action for both cyber professionals and corporate boards to collaborate toward a secure, resilient and strategically informed future.
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The Cyber Edge July 2024 Provided By: AFCEA
Jul 2024In 2023, the federal government invested a total of $190 billion for research and development in an array of technology areas, including national security, transportation, energy, and health and human services. That investment has grown every year to $210 billion in 2024.
Interview with Rear Adm. John Jay Vann, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard Cyber CommandProvided By: AFCEA
Jun 2024Dan Turissini, co-chair of AFCEA International's Homeland Security Committee, interviews Rear Adm. John "Jay" Vann, commander of the U.S. Coast Guard's Cyber Command, as part of Cybersecurity TV's "Thought Leader Series." Adm. Vann discusses the important potential for table-top cybersecurity exercises for U.S. ports, among an array of topics.
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The Cyber Edge April 2024Provided By: AFCEA
Apr 2024The Department of Defense's (DoD's) future in artificial intelligence (AI) will come through private companies creating models and applications, not through the department's efforts
2024 Maritime Innovation ShowcaseProvided By: AFCEA
Feb 2024As global challengers threaten U.S. interests, we must continue to maintain maritime dominance-now and well into the future. From a historical perspective, a decade is but a moment. But at this moment, this critical decade, we must prepare our maritime forces for strategic dominance for many decades to come. AFCEA International is doing its part to share information, build partnerships and find solutions in this critical domain, to include hosting this Innovation Showcase that provides companies the opportunity to demonstrate cutting-edge solutions to government represe ...
Achieving Zero-Trust Architecture: Culture Eats Strategy For BreakfastProvided By: AFCEA
Jan 2024Zero-trust architecture is often described as more of a cultural challenge than a technical one. "Never trust ... Always verify" is a profound pivot from the current mindset inside the federal government. Unfortunately, as is well documented, the public sector accepts change slowly, which is a problem in this era of rapid technological change. AFCEA's Cyber Committee tackles this topic in this white paper.
The Cyber Edge January 2024Provided By: AFCEA
Jan 2024As the threat landscape evolves, the need for investments to strengthen cyber postures and secure critical infrastructure-and support the defense industrial base (DIB)-is paramount.As a network of government, commercial and academic institutions, the DIB provides the Department of Defense (DoD) with materials and services necessary to protect national defense.
Digital Transformation: A Bit More than Automation and TechnologyProvided By: AFCEA
Sep 2023Digital tools have transformed how we live, work and play. Public and private sector organizations are using high tech tools such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud computing to remain competitive in the digital race for enhanced connectivity and capability. Members of AFCEA International's Cyber Committee chose this fascinating topic to explore and collect insights from successful leaders who represent the public and private sectors. In this white paper, authors reviewed their approaches, challenges, failures, lessons learned and successes on their ...
AFCEA TechNet Augusta 2023 Solutions ShowcaseProvided By: AFCEA
Sep 2023The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence sought solutions to address both emerging and existing challenges. Several dozen abstracts were submitted to address the Problem Statements with the top solutions presented in the Innovation Theater at TechNet Augusta 2023.
A Cyber Curriculum for a Digital WorkforceProvided By: AFCEA
Sep 2023Cyber is increasingly important in today's digital world. The need for skilled cyber professionals who can protect our digital infrastructure and data from cyber threats has never been greater. However, the demand for professionals far outstrips the supply, and there is a growing skills gap in the cybersecurity workforce. In this white paper written by members of AFCEA International's Cyber Committee, readers get a sample cybersecurity curriculum designed to cover a range of topics and provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity.
Next-Generation Cyber: Maximizing Threat Intelligence and Driving Organizational ResiliencyProvided By: AFCEA
Aug 2023As our dependence on technology continues to grow, so does the vulnerability to cyber threats. The threat landscape is rapidly evolving, and it is essential for organizations to adopt measures to mitigate the impact of cyberattacks. Cyber resiliency refers to the ability of an organization to continue operating in the face of cyber incidents. It is a critical aspect of any cybersecurity strategy and involves a combination of preventive and reactive measures. AFCEA's Cyber Committee presents this whitepaper that discusses the key components of next-generation cyber, cybe ...
The Cyber Edge July 2023Provided By: AFCEA
Jul 2023Learn about the how the State Department is improving its Cyber State, new offensive cyber opeartions, and how Security Force Assitance Command is blazing Army network trails.
