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Nov 22, 2025

Selected items posted on blogs during the week ending November 21, 2025

How Public Sector Leaders Are Reframing Government Cyber Strategy Most cyber strategies fall short for one simple reason: limited visibility. This paper shows how state and local governments are rethinking cybersecurity by prioritizing real-time asset visibility across IT, OT and IoT systems. DOWNLOAD

Leveraging GenAI to Secure Critical Federal Funding One state agency cut weeks off its grant writing timeline--and walked away with $15 million in funding. This case study shows how public sector teams can use AI tools to streamline complex applications without cutting corners or sacrificing compliance.  DOWNLOAD

Firewalls Aren't Enough: Securing Government for the AI Era AI is changing how governments operate — and how cyber threats emerge. Traditional firewalls alone can’t keep up with modern attack surfaces, especially in decentralized, cloud-driven environments. This paper explores why a platform-based security approach is now essential, highlighting strategies like autonomous segmentation, AI model protection and centralized threat detection. DOWNLOAD

On-demand service enhances transit equity in Jersey City Tech-driven service design improves transit equity and job access in Jersey City. Read the full case study on Jersey City's transit innovation.

AI Security Readiness: Insights from 100 Cloud Architects, Engineers, and Security Leaders AI services are everywhere, but the security playbook hasn’t caught up. This report digs into how 100 cloud and security professionals are tackling gaps in AI visibility, governance, and risk. Learn where most teams fall short and what steps leading organizations are taking to regain control in complex cloud environments. DOWNLOAD


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