Feds at the Edge

Feds at the Edge

Want to know what the most brilliant minds in government and the technology industry are working on behind the scenes? The federal government is pouring thousands of man-hours and billions of dollars into cutting edge projects for the military, civilian agencies and the intelligence community. Get a front row seat to all of that innovation and more with our Feds at the Edge (FATE) podcast. Each episode of FATE features public and private officials who are changing the world with cutting edge technology. No topic is off limits or too technical for our guests to handle. Learn the inner workings of federal projects involving intelligence gathering, emergency management, modernization, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, communications, encryption, cloud computing, robotics and much more. Don’t let FATE pass you by. Discover this exciting new podcast today!

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May 7, 2025 59 mins

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 Edgewe explore how agencies can defend against these growing threats.  

Benjamin Koshy, Chief Information Security Officer and Director, Division of Information Security of Indian Hea...

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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 Edgewe 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 ...

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“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 Edgewe 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 ...

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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 Edgeour 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.  

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Zero Trust is more than a technology shift, it’s a cultural one. 

This week on Feds At The Edgeour 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 Inform...

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The cloud offers incredible potential, are you making the most of it?  

 

This week on Feds At The Edgeour expert guests explore three key strategies for utilizing AI to optimize potential, lighten workloads and ensure security in the hybrid and cloud w...

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Digital transformation has been a federal buzzword for years, but what’s the first step in making it a reality? It all starts with knowing what’s on your network and being able to monitor it before and during a transition.  

 

This week on Feds At the Edgeour expert guests take a deep dive into the future of network monitoring and digital transformation.  

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Everyone is trying to unlock Artificial Intelligence's promise. We have seen generative AI tricks that can summarize long documents in a flash, which is substantially different from the requirements of serious federal research.

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When the Federal Chief Data Officer (CDO) role was first introduced, simply knowing where data was stored and how to secure it was a major accomplishment. Today, CDOs are expected to be strategic leaders, driving data-driven decision-making across federal agencies. But how can they successfully make this transition? Read more

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March 5, 2025 55 mins

Despite the official launch of 5G networks in 2018, their full potential for federal applications has yet to be realized.  

 

This week on Feds At the Edgewe explore the value of a mature 5G network and the groundbreaking possibilities of its next evolution.  

 

Sal D'Itri, Chairman of National Spectrum Consortium, introduces ...

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With cyberthreats on constant rise, Federal Leaders consider what role automation can play in managing cloud involvement and best practices to ensure their commitment to securing the nation’s data.  

This week on Feds At the Edgewe explore the role of AI, governance, and collaboration in strengthening security and improving capabilities and data security. 

Joseph Ronz...

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Despite federal mandates requiring every agency to have a disaster recovery plan, 6% of the federal government still lacks one entirely. 

This week on Feds At the Edgewe explore proven strategies for building effective backup plans and provide timely advice for organizations with basic or intermediary recovery plans looking to enhance their preparedness. We’ll focus on the key pillars of ...

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While the ability to transfer records between hospitals and other medical systems offers significant benefits, it also introduces unique challenges and risk for safeguarding Healthcare IT. 

This week on Feds At the Edgefederal leaders examine three areas of concern:  

>>interoperability 

>>unique aspects of the attack surface 

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When the cloud was first introduced to the Federal Government, their implementation had a “lift and shift” approach, essentially moving servers from one location to another. But cloud technology has matured into a complex ecosystem spanning public, private, and hybrid environments – creating distinct management challenges. 

This week on Feds At the Edgefederal leaders offer their suggesti...

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Protecting operational technology (OT) environments is more complex than ever, requiring precise inventory, continuous monitoring, and strong IT-OT collaboration. 

This week on Feds At the Edge, our expert panel unpacks the key cybersecurity challenges operators face in securing their OT systems. 

Anthony J. DiPietro, Technical Director, Defense Critical Infrastructure ...

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In healthcare, every second counts, and Artificial Intelligence is transforming how data is analyzed to save lives. But when critical decisions hinge on AI, ethics, accountability, and trust become non-negotiable. 

This week on Feds At the Edge, dive into the complexities for applying AI in healthcare. 

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In an era marked by economic uncertainty, political shifts, and the rise of remote work, federal agencies face new challenges in maintaining a thriving workforce. Balancing productivity with employee well-being is no longer optional—it’s essential.

This week on Feds At the Edge, we dive into how federal leaders can create scalable, personalized, and sustainable strategies to support their t...

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This week on Feds At the Edge, we dive into the evolution of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency's Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program in addressing the growing cyber-attack surface.  

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The U.S. healthcare system, which includes roughly 200 federal hospitals, are constantly at risk for or under cyber-attack.  

This week on Feds-At-The Edge we explore ways to improve security through basic controls like software updates...

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Managing vast amounts of data, reducing alert fatigue, and improving threat detection can all be accomplished with automation. 

This week on Feds At the Edge, we ...

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