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Understanding the Quantum Threat & How It Is Transforming the Future of Cybersecurity
Advancements in quantum computing are igniting excitement across various sectors for the technology’s potential to solve problems too complex for classical computers. However, quantum computing also poses a serious cybersecurity challenge for both government agencies and private enterprises by potentially rendering current encryption standards obsolete. The potential benefits and threats of quantum computing have placed […] More
by Elodie Collins March 26, 2026, 10:40 am
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in Cybersecurity, News
Nokia Federal Earns CMMC Level 2 to Support Secure Defense Communications
Nokia Federal Solutions has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, demonstrating compliance with the Department of War’s cybersecurity requirements and the ability to secure sensitive defense communications. The company said Tuesday the certification aligns its operations with National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 controls, covering areas such as access management, incident […] More
by Kristen Smith March 26, 2026, 8:45 am
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in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, News
Dataminr Unveils Cyber Defense Suite With Agentic & Predictive AI Capabilities
Dataminr has introduced new artificial intelligence-powered tools designed to help organizations detect, assess and respond to cyber threats in real time by integrating external threat signals with internal data. Called Dataminr for Cyber Defense, the new set of tools uses agentic and predictive AI to enable security teams to move from reactive alerting to proactive […] More
by Elodie Collins March 25, 2026, 7:15 am
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SentinelOne Launches AI Security for Air-Gapped Environments
SentinelOne has introduced autonomous AI security for on-premises and self-hosted environments. The move allows highly regulated organizations, including national security agencies and critical infrastructure operators, to run artificial intelligence-powered protection within disconnected or air-gapped networks, SentinelOne said Monday. The 2026 Cyber Summit, hosted by Potomac Officers Club on May 21, will convene government and industry […] More
by Kristen Smith March 24, 2026, 10:20 am
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Carahsoft, Zifino Partner to Offer AI-Based Zintegrity CMMC Compliance Platform
Zifino has partnered with Carahsoft Technology to provide its artificial intelligence-based cybersecurity compliance platform to defense and public sector customers through established government contract vehicles. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 will bring together top government and industry leaders to address the growing reality of cyberspace as the front line of modern conflict. […] More
by Miles Jamison March 24, 2026, 10:13 am
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in Cybersecurity, Executive Moves, News
Hemant Baidwan Joins Knox Systems as Executive CISO
Knox Systems has appointed Hemant Baidwan, former Department of Homeland Security chief information security officer, as executive CISO. Leadership moves across the federal cybersecurity landscape continue to signal growing momentum around secure cloud and compliance innovation. Join the 2026 Cyber Summit and hear experts as they share insights on evolving cyber priorities. Register now to […] More
by Jane Edwards March 24, 2026, 7:01 am
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in Cloud, Cybersecurity, Department of War, News
Valiantys Federal Announces DISA IL5 Hosting Readiness
Valiantys Federal has announced that its hosting environment meets the Defense Information Systems Agency’s Impact Level 5, or IL5, requirements. In a LinkedIn post, the company said its IL5-ready environment supports mission-critical defense workloads by providing the security, isolation and control required for sensitive government systems. The move to operate at DISA IL5 reflects the […] More
by Jane Edwards March 23, 2026, 10:13 am
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in Cybersecurity, Department of War, News
War Department Grants Zscaler’s ZIA, ZDX IL5 Authorization for Zero Trust Capabilities
Zscaler has achieved Impact Level 5 provisional authorization from the Department of War, enabling its zero trust platforms to operate within unclassified defense environments and handle controlled unclassified information and national security system data. The authorization covers Zscaler Internet Access, or ZIA, and Zscaler Digital Experience, or ZDX, Ryan McArthur, the company’s federal chief technology […] More
by Elodie Collins March 23, 2026, 7:56 am
in Cloud, Cybersecurity, News
Knox Systems Raises $25M in Funding to Accelerate Federal AI, SaaS Adoption
Knox Systems has raised $25 million in Series A funding to expand its managed cloud platform designed to help software providers achieve federal security authorization faster and at lower cost. The funding, which follows a $6.5 million seed round in 2025, will also increase capacity for onboarding new customers into federal environments, Knox Systems said […] More
by Kristen Smith March 20, 2026, 8:17 am
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Carahsoft to Serve as Public Sector Distributor of Lastwall’s Quantum-Resilient Zero Trust Cybersecurity Tools
Carahsoft Technology has teamed up with Lastwall to deliver quantum-resilient, zero trust identity protection capabilities to government customers. Carahsoft said Wednesday that it will serve as Lastwall’s public sector distributor, expanding access to IDCommand authentication tools across the public sector. Get updates on the zero trust journeys across government directly from agency leaders and hear […] More
by Elodie Collins March 19, 2026, 10:56 am
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in Cloud, Cybersecurity, News
Tulip Secures FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency for Composable Frontline Operations Platform
Tulip has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, or FedRAMP, Moderate Equivalency, validating that its cloud-based platform complies with federal security standards for the aerospace and defense industries. What Does the FedRAMP Designation Mean For Tulip? The company said the designation demonstrates that its cloud-based, composable frontline operations platform meets requirements for handling controlled unclassified […] More
by Miles Jamison March 19, 2026, 10:26 am
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Zscaler Internet Access Secures DOW IL5 Authorization
Zscaler has achieved Impact Level 5 provisional authorization from the Department of War for its Zscaler Internet Access, or ZIA, platform designed to help defense agencies protect sensitive unclassified data in cloud environments using a zero trust architecture. The company said Wednesday the IL5 authorization supports the National Defense Strategy and federal efforts to implement […] More
by Jane Edwards March 19, 2026, 9:53 am