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Bright Minds Q&A Series: Crucial Consideration for Federal Government Cybersecurity Strategies
By Steve Kapinos, ICIT Fellow & VP of Cognitive Cyber, ManTech In continued support of our mission to cultivate a cybersecurity renaissance that will improve the resiliency of our nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors, defend our democratic institutions, and empower generations of cybersecurity leaders, ICIT has embarked on a journey to hold candid interviews with some of the brightest minds in national security, cybersecurity, and technology. Our goal is to share their
Dec 21, 20221 min read


Changing the Perception: Using Digital Transformation to Increase Trust in Government Agencies
Having a child and early childhood for low-income families Navigating the transition to civilian life Approaching retirement Facing a financial shock Recovering from a disaster This paper explores the critical factors influencing customer trust and provides recommendations and examples for leaders implementing customer experience and digital transformation initiatives. Read the Full Paper
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Leveraging the 2022 President Management Agenda to Increase Efficiency, Improve Trust & Resilience
The President’s Management Agenda (PMA) defines Government-wide management priorities for all Federal agencies to improve how Government operates and performs. The Biden-Harris Management Agenda advances an equitable, effective, and accountable vision across Government and delivers results for all Americans by prioritizing Equity, Dignity, Accountability, and Results. The PMA drives sustained, multi-year, Government-wide efforts to advance each of the three PMA priorities and
Sep 22, 20221 min read


August 2022 Cyber Legislation and Federal Agency Initiatives Briefing
The monthly “ICIT Cyber Legislation and Federal Agency Initiatives” briefing tracks and summarizes hundreds of federal government cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, technology, and privacy bills and federal agency initiatives to help keep you and your organization up to date on this complex ecosystem. ICIT individual members receive analyst reports that cover the monthly updates in greater detail. To become an ICIT individual member, please visit: https://icitech.org/sup
Sep 20, 20221 min read


Research Assessment of Factors Contributing to Cybersecurity Employee Turnover and Retention
ICIT Certified Content: This content has been reviewed by ICIT and deemed valuable content for the community. We encourage you to study it and socialize it with your networks. The talent shortage is one of the most pressing issues cybersecurity leaders are grappling with today. And while the industry is focused on increasing the new talent pipeline, leaders need to also focus on their efforts to retain cybersecurity professionals once they hire them. With 350,000 to 600,000
Aug 17, 20221 min read


ICIT Fellow Perspective Essay: Avoid Sisyphus - Progressing Beyond the Motion(s) of Cybersecurity
In continued support of our mission to cultivate a cybersecurity renaissance that will improve the resiliency of our nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors, defend our democratic institutions, and empower generations of cybersecurity leaders, ICIT asked some of the brightest minds in national security, cybersecurity, and technology to author essays communicating their perspective. Our goal is to share their knowledge and insights with our community to shed light on solut
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June 2022 Cyber Legislation and Federal Agency Initiatives Briefing
The monthly “ICIT Cyber Legislation and Federal Agency Initiatives” briefing tracks and summarizes hundreds of federal government cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, technology, and privacy bills and federal agency initiatives to help keep you and your organization up to date on this complex ecosystem. ICIT individual members receive analyst reports that cover the monthly updates in greater detail. To become an ICIT individual member, please visit: https://icitech.org/sup
Jul 5, 20221 min read


ICIT Certified Content: Government Agencies Deserve A Better Way To Pentest
ICIT Certified Content: This content has been reviewed by ICIT and deemed valuable content for the community. We encourage you to study it and socialize it with your networks. This Synack whitepaper contains expert insights about using a multi-pronged approach including dedicated and continuous application security testing. Our researchers have reviewed its contents and recommend it as a trusted source of education. This white paper discusses penetration testing (pentesting
Jun 28, 20221 min read


The Ethics of Healthcare AI
Artificial Intelligence has the potential to reshape critical infrastructure operations and security. In the healthcare sector, it is projected to significantly improve quality of life, provided it is developed with security controls, such as blockchain and security and privacy – principles, tenets, and ethics in mind. Ultimately, AI is not a silver bullet or panacea; it is a tool that we must train the rising generations to better develop, understand, and use. However, like
May 31, 20221 min read


May 2022 Fellows' Insights Roundtable: "How Should Legislators & Agency Leaders Deter Cyber Attacks"
Each quarter, a selection of ICIT Fellows gather to discuss their perspectives on a timely cybersecurity topic pertinent to critical infrastructure resiliency and national security. The full ICIT Fellows' Insights Roundtable video is featured below. The conversation topic and questions are based on questions solicited from the ICIT community and we hope that the Fellows' Insights prove informative, actionable, and meaningful. As with all ICIT content, the entirety of the disc
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The State of Cybersecurity in K-12 & Higher Education
By Mack Peterman, Regan McGovern, Jordan Christian, Lexi Rutkowski, and Saurabh Pethe The Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University Created as a joint project between the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT) and students of Carnegie Mellon University’s Master of Science in Information Security Policy and Management program, this whitepaper seeks to provide a high-level overview of the current state of cybersecurity f
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