Feds at the Edge

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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

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 265 Data Ready Architecture: Operationalizing AI, HPC Trusted Science at Scale

    While we all know AI can boost productivity, agencies everywhere are trying to figure out how that will relate to the government workload. In this episode of Feds At The Edge, experts familiar with the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission unpack what it takes to move from AI experimentation to secure, scalable, mission-ready infrastructure across national laboratories and research environments. Dana Grisham of Sandia National Laboratories explores a fundamental architecture question: how do you balance centralized control with the flexibility of a federated model, especially when innovation is moving fast and compliance can't take a back seat? David Henderson takes the conversation deeper into data governance, examining how agencies can maintain control and visibility as information moves from databases to data lakes, warehouses, and beyond. A common data catalog, he argues, can help create the consistency and accountability these environments demand. Frank Reyes of Maximus looks at architecture as more than infrastructure. Done well, it becomes a set of guardrails, helping federal organizations optimize performance while operating within demanding security, governance, and mission constraints. The conversation also tackles some of the toughest realities of AI modernization: technical debt, data-sharing agreements, cross-organizational collaboration, and the security requirements that can determine whether innovation scales, or stalls. For agencies working to turn AI ambition into operational capability, this is where the real work begins. Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform today.

  2. Sep 2

    Ep. 264 Software Assessment and Asset Management: Critical Tool for Agencies

    Here is the final copy for this one and I will have the next over to you soon:   Software management presents itself as an easy task: install software, then deinstall it at the end of its life. Unfortunately, the complexity of modern systems has made managing software in enterprise situations more of a nightmare than a walk in the park.   In this week's episode of Feds At The Edge, government and industry thought leaders share practical approaches to managing software assets, from establishing authoritative data across multiple tools to identifying duplicate software purchased by different departments. Even when tools are duplicative, turning them off can be difficult when they're embedded in critical systems.   The discussion also explores the challenges of acquiring software during an emergency, the risks of working with unreliable vendors and the importance of having the right processes in place to manage software throughout its lifecycle. They also underscore the risks posed by legacy systems and highlight why continuous, automated approaches are vital for managing software assets effectively.  From knowing what software you have to knowing what you can safely retire, effective software management is essential to keeping modern enterprises secure, efficient and resilient. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear how experts are tackling these challenges.

  3. Aug 26

    Ep. 263 Cyber Defense in the AI Era: Adaptive EDR for Compliance, Cost Control, and Threat Response

    The concept of EDR is flawless, but complex federal environments present distinct operational hurdles.  In this week's episode of Feds At The Edge, we dive into Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) in the federal government and explore how expert-suggested approaches can help agencies overcome today's barriers.  While EDR provides continuous monitoring and automated containment across agency devices, federal civilian networks face unique challenges in practice. Broadcom's Paul Miller admits that EDR's core weakness is its reactive nature, discussing how AI can be applied to "move left" of an attack by leveraging historical data to predict threats before they strike. Meanwhile, Broadcom's Sam Romo breaks down the difficulty of defending against machine-speed attacks as AI increases the velocity of standard signature-based threats. Together, the panel examines how today's AI-assisted, adaptive EDR can serve as a vital protective layer for the fragile legacy systems embedded throughout agency cybersecurity stacks.   Tune in on your favorite podcast platform for practical insights on how federal agencies can strengthen endpoint security and stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated threats.

  4. Aug 19

    Ep. 262 Mission Success Through Zero Trust: Securing the Fourth Estate's Mission Networks

    According to Greg Touhill, the first CISO of the United States, complexity is the bane of IT security. Today, that lesson remains especially relevant.  In this week's episode of Feds At The Edge, several thought leaders share how agencies can reduce complexity, integrate legacy systems, balance usability with security, and build a Zero Trust environment that continues to improve over time.  Robert Skinner of Skinner's Strategic Solutions, explores the power of reducing system complexity and data flows to unlock clearer analytics. David Klink of Leidos explains the challenge agencies face when they try to "shoehorn legacy identity methods" into modern enterprise compliance. Continuous monitoring and tools that identify systems operating outside enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management requirements can help bridge that gap.     Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear practical, actionable ideas for managing out-of-compliance infrastructure, maintaining continuous evaluation, and driving modern security compliance without sacrificing user experience.

  5. Aug 12

    Ep. 261 Reassessing Modernization Priorities

    Listeners may be familiar with a quote from Frederick the Great, "He who defends everything, defends nothing."   Federal leaders understand this all too well. As they are deluged with data, attacks, and new technology on a daily basis, it can be confusing what to prioritize and in trying to defend everything, agencies can be left vulnerable to attack.   In this week's episode of Feds At The Edge, several thought leaders share how they set priorities, leverage existing tools, and experiment with new solutions to enhance efficiency and security.   Bridget Carper-Arnone of the Department of Energy discusses how Enterprise License Agreements and centralized governance can reduce costs and streamline compliance across multiple systems. SEC's Jeff King emphasizes the value of understanding existing tools, noting that a deeper dive with vendors can uncover capabilities agencies may already have. While Emilio Escobar from DataDog highlights observability and AI as keys to modernization, explaining how greater visibility into the technology environment can help agencies deploy resources more effectively. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear federal technology leaders share practical strategies for prioritizing investments, maximizing existing tools, and modernizing with greater efficiency and security.

  6. Aug 5

    Ep. 260 Using AI for the Heavy Lifting for CMMC Compliance: A Practical Blueprint for FSIs

    History shows that nations often enter new conflicts relying on old, familiar tactics. It's only after those tactics fail that they adapt to something new.  Today, thousands of defense contractors and companies are making the exact same mistake with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). By applying outdated, static compliance tools to a modern, dynamic regulatory landscape, organizations face mounting delays, incomplete visibility, and soaring costs. In this week's episode of Feds At The Edge, we sit down with leading experts from GDIT, Axonius Federal, Red River and ComplAi, who have successfully navigated these pitfalls to streamline the journey to certification.   They highlight why traditional governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools built for commercial frameworks fail under CMMC standards, why continuous monitoring must replace periodic rule-checking, and how essential a complete data inventory is for long-term success.

  7. Jul 30

    Ep. 259 Stopping Fraud and Improper Payments

    Everyone has heard about fraud, waste, and abuse, but building an effective fraud prevention program requires more than identifying problems after they occur. In this week's episode of Feds At The Edge, government and industry experts share practical strategies for helping federal agencies stop improper payments before funds go out the door.  Kim Brandt of CMS underscores the scale of the challenge, noting the agency processes roughly $1 million in claims every day. Justin Marisco from the Bureau of the Fiscal Service share how tapping into shared resources, such as Treasury's Do Not Pay list, the Social Security Death Index, and DHS databases can help validate individuals before funds are ever disbursed. Diligent's Jason Venner highlights why preventing improper payments is infinitely better than the traditional "pay and chase" approach and how the era of Big Data introduced agencies to analyzing massive datasets, while today's AI makes it possible to analyze entire datasets, rather than samples, to identify fraud risks.  Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to learn how modern technology and cross-agency data sharing are shifting federal fraud prevention from reactive damage control to proactive defense.

  8. Jul 22

    Ep. 258 Cutting the Permitting Backlog in Canadian Housing Construction

    Permitting delays can increase construction costs, frustrate applicants and slow the delivery of much-needed housing. But modernizing the process requires more than simply replacing paper with technology. In this week's episode of Feds At The Edge, we explore how government and industry leaders are combining policy reform, digital workflows, cloud technology and AI to reduce permitting backlogs and improve the building approval process. John W. Lane of the Town of Caledon examines outdated bylaws, inconsistent processes and ways to accelerate reviews without sacrificing safety. Philip Mosher of the Municipality of North Grenville shares how updated zoning rules, integrated workflows and dashboards can help expose bottlenecks and move applications forward. James Nyhus of the District of Sechelt discusses moving from paper files to cloud-based permitting and tablet inspections, while Salesforce's Nadia Hansen explores how AI could support document processing, workload planning and routine applicant questions.  Tune in on your favorite podcast platform for a practical look at how government can connect people, processes and technology to deliver faster, more responsive services.

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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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  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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