Investigative Case Management in the Age of Cyber Crimes
Cybercrime is an evolving threat impacting countless individuals and organizations worldwide. The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) reported a significant rise in complaints and financial losses in 2023, with over 880K complaints and approximately $12.5 billion in economic losses. This marks a concerning 10% increase in complaints and a substantial 22% increase in losses compared […]
The Growing Challenge of Technical Debt in Federal IT
The challenge of managing technical debt in federal IT has reached critical levels, demanding urgent attention from Chief Innovation Officers (CIOs) and agency leaders. U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) 2022 IT and Cybersecurity report (GAO-22-106105[i]) revealed that the federal government spends over $100 billion annually on IT and cyber-related investments, yet a significant portion of […]
Top Tips for CIO to Manage Technical Debt in Federal IT
As agencies strive to modernize and innovate, they often accumulate technical debt – a concept that’s as real as financial debt, but often less visible. In fiscal year 2023, more than half of the planned spending on IT investments ($122 billion) was dedicated toward the operations and maintenance of existing investments.[i] The majority of IT […]
How Risk Management Can Boost Federal Cybersecurity Measures – Putting Your Eggs in the Right Baskets
As global spending on information security nearly doubled from $100 billion in 2017 to almost $200 billion in 2023[i], it’s evident the world recognizes the growth of cyber threats and the essentiality of proactive risk management. However, much of this investment still targets traditional methods like network security equipment and infrastructure protection. While these tools […]
Trends in Government Acquisition processes to improve IT Supply Chain Security
The Federal Government relies on a global ecosystem of vendors for modern IT supply chains. This complex web, while essential for efficient operations, also introduces significant security risks. However, significant disruptions in recent years – from the COVID-19 pandemic to political uncertainties and increasing cybersecurity threats – have highlighted the importance of verifying the integrity […]
Benefits Backlog Crisis – Unlocking Efficiency: The Key to Quick Federal Benefits
These words echo the story of thousands of American citizens who feel stranded and helpless, waiting for their federal benefits. They are in dire financial straits due to the ballooning federal benefit case backlog. Whether it is retirement pensions administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), veteran’s benefits, or […]
Building a Secure Future with Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Innovation and Security
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the buzz word now, everyone everywhere in every business is talking about it. While AI offers a treasure trove of capabilities – from chatbots and image generation to intelligent automation – it’s crucial to acknowledge the potential dangers lurking beneath the surface. The public and private sectors are investing significantly in […]
Should we build a Coalition or a Consensus: Agreeing on What to Agree On
Organizational Change Management (OCM) is a people-centric discipline that focuses on managing the human experience throughout the organizational change in order to facilitate adoption of the change. This requires fostering understanding and collaboration amongst the change adoption community throughout the transition process. The Change Manager (who often is dual-hatted as the Project Manager in federal […]
The 2024 Microsoft Outage: A Wake-Up Call for Supply Chain Security
July 19th’s CrowdStrike incident serves as a stark reminder of the fragility inherent in an interconnected digital world and the critical importance of supply chain security. What began as a routine update cascaded into a global IT crisis, affecting countless organizations across various sectors. From healthcare institutions postponing critical procedures to transportation systems grinding to […]
The Role of AI in Transforming Federal Acquisition
In the ever-evolving landscape of federal acquisition, the quest for efficiency, transparency, and effectiveness remains constant. As government agencies navigate the complexities of procurement processes, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force, reshaping the way requirements are developed, proposals are evaluated, and stakeholders are engaged. At the heart of federal acquisition […]
