On this edition of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose, sponsored by Cohesity. We explore key advancements in the Department of Defense’s Zero Trust strategy and AI compliance efforts. Les Call, Director of the Zero Trust Portfolio Management Office at the DoD, explains the new assessment tools and processes designed to make Zero Trust implementation more efficient. He outlines the shift from traditional Red Team assessments to automated, repeatable processes aimed at meeting the Pentagon’s 2027 Zero Trust goal. Craig Martell, CTO at Cohesity and former Chief Digital and AI Officer at the DoD, explores how agencies can balance AI compliance with practical execution. He addresses the challenges of managing AI errors and ensuring responsible AI innovation. Kevin Walsh, Director of IT and Cybersecurity at GAO, shares insights on how federal agencies are progressing in AI compliance, focusing on talent recruitment and governance.

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