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The cyber threat landscape facing America’s energy sector is intensifying — and both government and industry leaders are racing to stay ahead. In this segment of Fed Gov Today, Francis Rose speaks with **Alex Fitzsimmons, Director of the Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER)**, about how his office is working to safeguard what he calls “the critical sector” of the U.S. economy.
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## [Why Agencies Must Fix Security First Before Going All-In on AI](https://fedgovtoday.com/industry-insights/stop-chasing-shiny-tech-why-agencies-must-fix-security-first-before-going-all-in-on-ai?hsLang=en)
Modernization may be one of the most popular buzzwords in federal IT today, but it comes with a warning label: don’t move too fast without addressing today’s risks. In this segment of Fed Gov Today, Francis Rose talks with **Vikram Thakur, Technical Director at Broadcom**, who urges federal leaders to balance long-term vision with near-term realities.
## [How DoD Plans to Survive the Next Digital Pearl Harbor](https://fedgovtoday.com/fedgov-blogs/the-pentagons-cyber-torpedo-nets-how-dod-plans-to-survive-the-next-digital-pearl-harbor?hsLang=en)
**John Garstka, Director for Cyber Warfare in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Platform and Weapon Portfolio Management**, explores how the Department of Defense (DOD) is preparing for a future in which cyber conflict is not just possible, but expected.
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## [Harnessing Emerging Technologies in Cybersecurity](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/harnessing-emerging-technologies-in-cybersecurity?hsLang=en)
**Alex Whitworth, Cybersecurity Solutions Executive at Carahsoft**, highlighted how innovation from venture-backed companies is rapidly reshaping the government cybersecurity market.
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## [Modernizing Through Acquisition and Supply Chain Trust](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/modernizing-through-acquisition-and-supply-chain-trust?hsLang=en)
**Bob Costello, Chief Information Officer at CISA**, discussed the opportunities presented by GSA’s One Gov initiative, which enables agencies to work directly with cloud and software providers.
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## [Overcoming Barriers to Zero Trust Adoption](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/overcoming-barriers-to-zero-trust-adoption?hsLang=en)
**Tiffany Kim, Public Sector Sales Leader at Tines**, focused on the challenges agencies face in automation and orchestration during their zero trust journey.
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## [Building Resilient Software Systems](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/building-resilient-software-systems?hsLang=en)
**Dan Wallach, Program Manager in DARPA’s Information Innovation Office**, outlined DARPA’s efforts to improve software security through its Resilient Software Systems capstone.
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## [Securing AI and Its Data](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/securing-ai-and-its-data?hsLang=en)
**Matt Topper, CEO and Founder of UberEther**,explored the dual challenge of using AI to strengthen cybersecurity while protecting the AI tools and data themselves. He warned of risks when sensitive data enters AI training models without safeguards, and highlighted the immaturity of current security standards.
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## [Measuring and Advancing the Cyber Workforce](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/measuring-and-advancing-the-cyber-workforce?hsLang=en)
**Matthew Isnor**, Program Lead for Cyber Workforce Development, and **Alfredo Rodriguez III**, Program Lead for Cyber Workforce Data & Analytics in the DoD CIO’s office, shared their work on creating data-driven insights into the Department’s cyber workforce.
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## [Partnering for Cyber Resilience](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/partnering-for-cyber-resilience?hsLang=en)
**Ronald Ringgold, Field CISO for Public Sector at SentinelOne**, emphasized the importance of co-developing solutions with government partners. By embedding federal requirements like FISMA and FedRAMP into product design, SentinelOne helps agencies streamline compliance and reduce operational burdens
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## [Protecting Healthcare from Cyber Threats](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/protecting-healthcare-from-cyber-threats?hsLang=en)
**Brian Mazanec, PhD, Deputy Assistant Secretary and Director of H-CORE at HHS**, described the escalating cyber threat landscape facing the healthcare sector. He noted that ransomware attacks on hospitals not only disrupt operations but also threaten patient lives, creating urgency to improve resilience.
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## [Closing Gaps with Browser Isolation](https://fedgovtoday.com/innovation-in-govt/closing-gaps-with-browser-isolation?hsLang=en)
**Justin Valdes, Senior Director for U.S. Public Sector at Menlo Security**, highlighted the critical role of browser security in zero trust environments. With up to 45% of cyberattacks exploiting browser vulnerabilities, he argued that isolation technology provides a vital safeguard.
## [Partnering for Cyber Resilience](https://fedgovtoday.com/fedgov-blogs/harnessing-ai-zero-trust-and-collective-defense-key-themes-from-the-billington-cybersecurity-conference?hsLang=en)
At the Billington CyberSecurity Conference, senior leaders from industry came together to discuss the future of cybersecurity and the evolving strategies needed to protect government, critical infrastructure, and private sector organizations.
## [AI Containment in Cybersecurity](https://youtu.be/5PgUcXqIVic?feature=shared)
**Owl Cyber Defense CEO Scott Orton** explains how “AI containment” can preserve the benefits of probabilistic AI while ensuring compliance with legal and operational frameworks. He shares insights on rigorous testing, certification, and control systems that balance innovation with safety.
## [Advancing Zero Trust Through Automation](https://youtu.be/bdSRF7wRcLM?feature=shared)
**Tines Public Sector Sales Leader Tiffany Kim** discusses the ongoing journey of zero trust adoption, highlighting the importance of automation, orchestration, documentation, and cross-team collaboration.
## [Building a Collective Defense Network](https://youtu.be/S4Yghaw25T4?feature=shared)
**Cyware’s Tom Stockmeyer** explores the power of collective defense and the launch of CISA’s Threat Intel Exchange Services (TIES) program. He outlines how rapid intelligence sharing across agencies can transform cyber defense and why automation and AI may define the future of threat response.
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