Ep. 199 Protecting Healthcare Identity from Modern Cyber Attack
The 2023 FBI Internet Crime Report reveals that nearly 21% of ransomware attacks targeted the healthcare and public health sectors—making them the top victims. This week on Feds At The Edge, we explore how agencies can defend against these growing threats. Benjamin Koshy, Chief Information Security Officer and Director, Division of Information Security of Indian Health Service, explains the unique identity management challenge in healthcare: balancing open patient access with strict data protection. Keith Busby, Acting CISO at CMS, outlines how to go beyond Zero Trust with real-world risk assessments and robust incident response plans - not just a three-ring binder gathering dust on a shelf. And Alec Lizanetz, Identity Protection Specialist from CrowdStrike, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing threats and using frameworks like CISA’s to respond efficiently. Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform today to hear practical, high-impact strategies to secure critical systems and protect patient care, perfect for healthcare leaders who must protect both data and lives.
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Ep. 198 Identity Governance and Zero Trust - Best Practices for a Multi-Cloud Environment
Today’s modern network has placed identity management in the forefront to manage a plethora of landscapes – on and off prem, public and private, hybrid, and the new kid on the block, alt-clouds. This week on Feds At The Edge, we explore how the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) is leading the charge in modern identity management, once a backwater concept, to center stage, with its ambitious program, Thunderdome. Chris Pymm, Portfolio Manager, Zero Trust & Division Chief for ID7 at DISA, shares how Thunderdome spans 50 sites and 12,000 users, automating identity controls to outpace threats like lateral movement. We also hear from Quest Software Public Sector cybersecurity expert Chris Roberts, who breaks identity management down to its core: know the user, know the device, know the behavior. Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform today to hear how DISA is redefining identity for today’s distributed networks—and what your agency can take from their playbook.
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Ep. 197 Secure By Design: Driving Government Modernization Through Secure Development Practices
“Shift Left” is a popular phrase in software development used to represent the idea of prioritizing certain tasks earlier in the life cycle process to avoid or easily identify potential problems before it moves on. This week on Feds At The Edge, we ask the question – What does it take and what does it really mean to “shift left.” Our expert guests share practical insights on tackling the complex realities of modern software design and deployment. Amit Madan, Chief Architect, Center for Enterprise Modernization at Mitre, recommends preparing for potential gaps when integrating legacy systems with modern, cloud-based solutions—and ensuring clear delineation of security responsibilities between agencies and cloud providers. Eoghan Casey, Field CTO for Own, offers a compelling take on risk: sometimes, staying put poses more danger than moving forward. He highlights the need for early collaboration with security professionals and stresses the value of cross-agency knowledge sharing to foster a culture of security grounded in risk management and compliance. Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform today to learn how federal teams are embedding security into every step of the software lifecycle—right from the start.
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Ep. 196 Accelerating Cloud Migration for Agencies
As federal agencies move toward greater efficiency, cloud adoption is making the transition from optional to essential. But Federal leaders know not every system is a good candidate. This week on Feds At The Edge, our expert guests share what agencies will need to know in order to identify which of their systems can move to the cloud and which systems are best suited to remain on-prem. David Updike, CTO and Director for the Office of Digital Services & Technology Architecture at EPA, explains how cost frameworks reveal trade-offs between flexibility and savings, and the importance of AI in forecasting scalability. India Baboola, Chief, Systems Engineering Division, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) for ICE, emphasizes that even the smoothest cloud transitions face a major hurdle: keeping databases synchronized and data validated throughout migration. Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform today to hear practical insights on how AI, machine learning, and cloud-native apps are shaping the next wave of federal cloud strategy.
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Ep. 195 Creating a Zero Trust Ecosystem
Zero Trust is more than a technology shift, it’s a cultural one. This week on Feds At The Edge, our expert guests explore how agencies can successfully implement Zero Trust by focusing on people, leveraging AI, and understanding risk at every level. With over 600,000 employees and 1,000 applications, the USPS faced a massive challenge. Heather Dyer, VP & Chief Information Security Officer for the USPS, shares how clear communication, continuous monitoring, and behavioral insights were key to driving adoption. Joined by Prem Jadhwani, CTO at Government Acquisitions Inc, the discussion dives into understanding risk, managing access to critical assets, and integrating Zero Trust with cloud environments and external partners. Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform today to hear practical insights and proven strategies to tackle Zero Trust in a complex environment.
The federal government is changing the way it handles data. It is transitioning from an on premises data center approach to the cloud. Further, it is getting data from a wide ranging number of sensors. Feds at the Edge is a podcast that addresses those concerns
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