Understanding the Importance of FedRAMP Certification for Records Management Vendors
The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a critical benchmark for technology vendors providing services to U.S. government agencies. It provides a standardized approach to security for the cloud products and services used [...]
More Real-World Applications of AI in Government Records Management
Government agencies around the world are leveraging AI technologies to enhance their operations, improve the efficiency of public services, and better manage data and records. We wrote last year about some of the ways government [...]
Strengthening the Weakest Link: How to Make Your End-Users Less Likely to Fall For Cybersecurity Tricks And Traps
In the world of cybersecurity, technology matters less than people. End-users are both the most vital element—and the weakest link—in the chain of cyber defenses. As ISACA, a professional membership organization for IS/IT pros, writes, [...]
Ransomware in 2024: Understanding the Risk Landscape and How to Protect Your Organization
In 2024, the world of cybersecurity continues to be dominated by the persistent and evolving threat of ransomware. Once primarily a concern for small businesses and individuals, ransomware has become a sophisticated tool wielded by [...]
What Do The 2023 SAORMs Tell Us About the State of Records Management in the U.S. Government?
The new reports are in! Records management officials at all federal agencies have submitted their annual Senior Agency Official for Records Management (SAORM) reports to the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). It’s clear [...]
Yes, Paper Is Still Part of Records Management for the Government, Even After June 30, 2024
The final deadline for federal agencies to begin submitting all temporary and permanent in electronic format has come and gone. The date set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the U.S. National [...]
Open Government, Part 2: How to Retrieve and Produce Records on Demand Faster
In our first article in this series, we looked at a serious challenge facing government agencies: falling success rates in producing records in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Between 2010 and 2022, [...]