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Cybersecurity Zero Trust Digital Infrastructure Information Technology Network Security General

6 days ago

Federal Contractors Assess Zero-Trust Access Alongside Traditional VPNs

A 2026 comparison recommends zero-trust network access (ZTNA) for application-level access, tighter identity controls, and improved audit visibility, while retaining VPNs for legacy systems and site-to-site connectivity. Federal procurement and IT teams can use phased pilots to evaluate hybrid designs; no solicitation, award, contract value, or procurement contact is identified.

Cybersecurity Information Technology Network Security Zero-Day Vulnerability Federal IT General

16 days ago

Agencies Urged to Upgrade Cisco Firewalls After Exploited Zero-Day

Cisco reports active exploitation of CVE-2026-76418, an unauthenticated vulnerability affecting ASA and FTD firewalls that can force devices to reload and disrupt VPN and network availability. Agencies and contractors should identify exposed devices and prioritize upgrades to fixed releases; disabling secondary authentication is only a temporary mitigation with security and compliance trade-offs.

Cybersecurity Zero Trust Identity Management Network Security Information Technology General

20 days ago

Zero Trust Gaps Persist When Identity, Device, Network Silos Remain

An iTWire analysis warns that Zero Trust controls lose effectiveness when identity, device-management, and network systems operate separately. For GovCon procurement teams, this signals that security evaluations should test cross-domain integration, not just individual capabilities. No solicitation, contract, or procurement action accompanies the article.

Cybersecurity Information Technology Network Security Policy

59 days ago

Cisco Urges Swift Action on Critical Zero-Day Patch for ISE

Cisco has released an urgent security patch for its Identity Services Engine (ISE) to address a serious zero-day vulnerability that is currently being exploited. Government agencies must prioritize the deployment of this patch to protect their network authentication frameworks against potential unauthorized access.

Cybersecurity Information Technology Procurement Network Security Risk Management Policy

65 days ago

CISA Issues Urgent Patch Directive for Exploited Cisco FMC Vulnerability

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered all federal agencies to patch a critical vulnerability in Cisco's Secure Firepower Management Center (FMC) software by September 12, 2026. Failure to act could expose federal networks to severe cyber threats, necessitating increased procurement efforts in cybersecurity services.

Cybersecurity Information Technology Zero Trust Architecture Network Security Government Procurement Company

66 days ago

Firewalla Enhances Zero Trust Solutions with New Managed Switches in California

Firewalla has unveiled two new managed switches aimed at completing its Zero Trust network architecture. These products enable government contractors to enhance network security frameworks without subscription costs, presenting valuable procurement opportunities in cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity Information Technology Procurement Network Security Virtualization General

102 days ago

Critical Linux Kernel Vulnerability in Open vSwitch Demands Urgent Attention from GovCon

A newly identified vulnerability within Open vSwitch poses significant security risks, enabling privilege escalation for local users. Government agencies and contractors should prioritize patching and vendor assessments to prevent exploitation.