Governance, Risk, and Compliance programs in federal agencies are often evaluated by the strength of their frameworks, controls, and documentation. Yet many of the most persistent cybersecurity and compliance failures are rooted in human behavior rather than technical deficiencies. For Federal CISOs , building an effective GRC program requires creating a culture of accountability  where people understand expectations, leadership reinforces responsibility, and the workforce se

While nation-state actors and ransomware groups dominate headlines, some of the most damaging breaches inside the federal government originate from within. Insider threats —whether malicious or unintentional—pose unique challenges for federal agencies because they involve individuals who already have authorized access to sensitive systems and data. For federal CISOs , detecting and mitigating these threats requires a layered combination of technology, governance, behavior mon

Balancing Cloud Adoption and Security in Federal IT Modernization As the federal government accelerates its digital transformation, cloud adoption  has become a central pillar of IT modernization. Yet, while cloud technologies promise scalability, cost efficiency, and agility, they also introduce new security challenges that federal leaders cannot ignore. For Chief Information Officers (CIOs)  and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) , achieving the right balance betwe

The SolarWinds breach  was a wake-up call for federal agencies, exposing how even trusted vendors can become vectors for massive cyber intrusions. It revealed a critical truth: cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting your own systems—it’s about securing every organization connected to them. For federal Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) , this means rethinking how to manage, monitor, and mitigate supply chain risks in an era of complex, interconnected ecosystems. T