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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
'Digital Chatter' — The Growing Challenge of Mis/Disinformation Provided By: AFCEA
Mar 2023For most organizations and individuals, cybersecurity has been the online threat dominating focus and attention, prompting a growing awareness of the need to strengthen our collective cyber defenses. As a result, organizations increasingly are investing in improved cyber defenses and individuals are paying more attention to what they download and what they click on. Despite this progress in dealing with online threats, there is a new online threat that promises to be more dangerous. AFCEA's Cyber Committee presents this white paper that details the threat of mis and dis ...
Quantum Computing and Its Impact on CybersecurityProvided By: AFCEA
Oct 2022AFCEA International's Homeland Security Committee presents this white paper that offers cautionary alerts on the emerging quantum computing technology, with its ability to solve complex problems beyond the capabilities of the traditional computers. While the quantum research community applauds the accelerated rate at which quantum computers are being developed, the technology is also a threat, considering it can unravel the algorithms behind the encryption keys that protect the assets we hold most dear.
Making the Case for a Federal Bureau of StatisticsProvided By: AFCEA
Jul 2022AFCEA International's Cyber Committee is pleased to present this white paper as part of the members' series of white papers designed to inform an evolving national cybersecurity strategy. This paper, focused on recommendations of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission pertinent to a Bureau of Cyber Statistics, represents a program issue, given that it discusses a capability the commission believes required to strengthen the cybersecurity of the United States.
Fortifying the Nation's Changing Emergency Preparedness PlansProvided By: AFCEA
Jun 2022The increasing adoption of remote/telework policies by federal departments and agencies - combined with more severe and frequent natural disasters and manmade threats - challenge traditional plans for federal continuity of operations and continuity of government (COOP/COG). The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency's Community Lifelines offer a framework for considering a Shelter in Place Continuity of Operations approach, and this paper uses that framework to fortify planning for a remote workforce.
2022 Technology Vectors Update by the AFCEA Technology CommitteeProvided By: AFCEA
Jun 2022The 2022 Technology Vectors Update by the AFCEA Technology Committee is an annual presentation on current technology trends and provides insights and expertise in emerging technology topics most relevant to federal technology leaders.
The Danger of Cognitive Stress on Tactical Cyber OperationsProvided By: AFCEA
Apr 2022Cybersecurity professionals, especially on-net defenders, experience striking similarities to stress-inducing factors as do first responders. While discussions at cybersecurity conferences dating to 2018 noted a significant rise in burnout, depression and suicide in the community, no official studies exist to date. This white paper, written by members of AFCEA International's Cyber Committee, seeks to educate readers on contributing factors of the current cultures, the potential role of "gamification" to impact behaviors and recommendations to address the issue.
Supply Chain CybersecurityProvided By: AFCEA
Mar 2022Supply Chain Cybersecurity includes a complex of everyday operating issues affected by a network of known and unknown connections, services and components. In this white paper, the AFCEA Homeland Security Committee provides a strategic overview of the supply chain cyber issues from the perspective of vendor operational security.
Jumpstarting Rural Broadband InitiativesProvided By: AFCEA
Dec 2021High-speed Internet access is critical to economic opportunity, job creation, education and civic engagement. All Americans, whether living and working in cities or the nation's rural areas, need reliable and ready access. This white paper, prepared by members of AFCEA's Cyber Committee, reviews some of the major government programs to improve nationwide availability of broadband and offers suggestions for how and why the private sector should participate. It also investigates the security and national competitive implications of the lack of reliable broadband Internet ...
Establishing a Federal Digital Service AcademyProvided By: AFCEA
May 2021Winning in cyberspace is at root a human problem. We urgently need to build the next generation of digital leaders to prepare both government and civil society to defend and deter in this venue. It is time for us to consider developing a national cyber or digital service academy, much like the dedicated national service academies at Annapolis, West Point, and Colorado Springs. In this white paper the AFCEA Cyber Committee details a way forward for this initiative.
China, Cyberspace and Hybrid State PowerProvided By: AFCEA
Feb 2021The rise of China as a peer competitor vying for superpower status has emerged as an important challenge for the United States. The AFCEA Cyber Committee opens the discussion of China's hybrid approach to the use of power, particularly in cyberspace, as a competitor to the United States. Internal and external governance and to its application on the battlefield are two facets of China's approach.
The Cyber Edge January 2021Provided By: AFCEA
Feb 2021When the GAO performs cybersecurity-related audits and reports its findings, the watchdog provides key recommendations to agencies to improve their networks and information technology from risks. The GAO also follows up to see how an agency implemented those recommendations.
