Federal Cyber Resilience Requires Containing the Core, Not Adding More Tools

Federal Cyber Resilience Requires Containing the Core, Not Adding More Tools

A new commentary argues that federal agencies should shift their cybersecurity focus away from continually purchasing new security tools and instead prioritize resilience. While organizations often invest heavily in expanding their cybersecurity technology stacks, the article suggests that this approach can create complexity without necessarily improving security outcomes. The author contends that cyber incidents are…

Why federal cyber containment is the Antidote to cyber tool sprawl

Why federal cyber containment is the Antidote to cyber tool sprawl?

Federal IT leaders are facing a massive operational crisis. Despite receiving historic cybersecurity budget increases and purchasing an unprecedented amount of defensive software, government networks remain highly vulnerable to sophisticated intrusions. Industry experts are now aggressively warning that simply buying more defense products is no longer effective. Instead, agencies must urgently pivot toward a strict…