INFOGRAPHIC: How DevSecOps Secures the Federal Software Pipeline
In today’s evolving cyber threat environment, security cannot be an afterthought. DevSecOps integrates security into every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial design through deployment, ensuring federal systems are built secure-by-design and remain resilient against attacks. Federal mandates such as OMB M-22-18, recent Executive Orders on cybersecurity, and the NIST Secure Software Development […]
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Key Steps to Modernizing Legacy Systems
Modernizing legacy systems is one of the most complex challenges in government IT. It is not just about replacing outdated code. It is about transforming how agencies deliver services, manage risk, and respond to public needs in a digital environment. At Makpar, we take a capability led and mission focused approach to modernization. We help […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Stopping Government Fraud Before It Starts
Fraud and improper payments remain a persistent challenge across the federal government, costing taxpayers hundreds of billions each year. However, the landscape is shifting. With agencies like the U.S. Department of the Treasury leading the charge in data-driven prevention, there’s a growing emphasis on using smarter tools, agile workflows, and AI to identify and stop […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Why the Shift Left Approach Matters for Federal IT Security
In federal software development, surprises late in the process can be costly not just in time and money, but also in missed mission outcomes. That’s why more agencies are embracing a “Shift Left” approach which is integrating security, testing, and compliance at the start of the development lifecycle instead of treating them as last-mile tasks. […]
INFOGRAPHIC: Advancing AI Under Trump’s Federal Tech Strategy
The Trump administration is playing a pivotal role in accelerating the federal government’s broad adoption of AI capabilities. From regulatory reform to infrastructure investments, federal AI efforts will see significant momentum under three key pillars: public-private collaboration, large-scale funding, and policy deregulation. This Makpar infographic highlights the core actions that shaped the trajectory of AI in federal agencies. […]
AI Benefits and Concerns for Government
We all know that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arrived and has the potential to transform government IT. While many agencies are beginning to explore new AI capabilities, it’s always good to have a clear picture of the benefits and concerns of this new innovation frontier. On the positive side, AI has the potential to enhance […]
How Makpar Addresses AI Challenges and Opportunities for Government
Held in late October in Washington, D.C., the AI 2030 Governance Forum brought together both government and industry leaders to address key challenges and opportunities around advancing artificial intelligence (AI) in government. From a lack of AI understanding to the value of collaboration and data governance, the event highlighted what needs to be addressed to […]
Makpar’s Cyber Penetration Testing Five-Step Approach
Makpar recently published a comprehensive case study around how it helped a large federal agency to develop a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy for meeting regulatory requirements, preventing data breaches, and proactively identifying and mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities. A key foundation for this effort centered around cyber penetration testing. To help advance this agency’s cyber posture, Makpar implemented […]
The Top 5 Government Cybersecurity Fundamentals
With the White House recently releasing its post-Solar Winds breach guidance – which requires security vendors to self certify that they are following critical secure development practices – now’s the ideal time to implement core cybersecurity fundamentals. In line with this new guidance, Makpar published a comprehensive white paper in 2021 providing insights into core […]
The Ten Steps for Developing a Machine Learning Solution for Government
In the government IT arena, Machine Learning (ML) is emerging as a solution, which leverages data for advanced decision-making to support mission needs. The following Makpar infographic maps out the ten critical steps for developing a comprehensive Machine Learning solution for government from the Makpar Innovation Lab. The Makpar Innovation lab is pioneering new ways […]