The ITD Insider - November Edition 🦃
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IntelliDyne Receives Sixth Consecutive HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor 🥇
We're proud to announce that IntelliDyne has once again been recognized with the HIRE Vets Medallion Award! The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.
With 23% of our workforce comprised of Veterans and active reservists, IntelliDyne is committed to providing meaningful career opportunities for those who have served our country. The unique skills and experiences that Veterans bring are invaluable to our team and contribute to our mission of delivering innovative solutions to our government clients.
👉 Learn more about the HIRE Vets Medallion Program.
ICYMI: Veterans’ Military Skills Can Help Them Fill Cyber Vacancies, State official says
Veterans possess unique skills that can significantly enhance the cybersecurity workforce, especially as the nation faces a shortage of skilled cyber professionals. Military training provides Veterans with valuable technical abilities, as well as soft skills like teamwork, leadership, and adaptability—qualities critical for roles like incident response and security management. Additionally, their experience in high-stress environments and understanding of structured security protocols make Veterans ideal candidates for the cybersecurity field.
"The White House’s national cybersecurity strategy said that greater Veteran participation in the U.S. cyber workforce can help enhance critical digital defenses." 🔒
By leveraging these strengths and acquiring supplementary technical training, Veterans can effectively transition into high-demand cyber positions, fulfilling both private and government sector needs for skilled cyber talent. 🌐💼
🔗 Read the full article.
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VA Approach to Automated Software Testing is Rooted in Flexibility and Efficiency 🖥
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has prioritized automated software testing to enhance efficiency and quality across its applications. The VA's Quality Assurance Operations team leverages a customizable, in-house tool built on open-source libraries to automate testing for diverse applications, from legacy systems to mobile devices. By embracing DevSecOps, AI, and machine learning, the VA has significantly streamlined its testing process, leading to earlier defect detection, reduced testing time, and cost savings.
The VA's dedication to quality assurance directly impacts veterans by ensuring the reliability and performance of critical applications. Through advanced testing methodologies, the VA strives to provide veterans with seamless access to essential services and an improved overall experience.
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Agencies prep for next phase of ‘zero trust’ cyber upgrades 🔒
Federal agencies recently submitted their updated zero trust implementation plans to the White House, marking a significant milestone in the government's efforts to modernize its cybersecurity defenses. This deadline-driven push underscores the urgency to transition to a "never trust, always verify" approach.
While substantial progress has been made in areas like identity management and endpoint security, challenges persist, particularly in data security and legacy system integration. As agencies continue to refine their zero trust strategies, rigorous testing and red teaming exercises will be crucial to ensure the effectiveness of these new security measures.
🛡 Read more for insights into the steps agencies need to take to bolster their cybersecurity posture and protect sensitive government information.
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PALMS: Revolutionizing GIS Visualization& Business Intelligence 💡
Whether you’re an arborist analyzing the future of cherry trees impacted by rising sea levels in Washington, DC, or an epidemiologist trying to predict the next disease hot spot, GIS information can provide details about history, topography, population, and much more.
Much of this GIS data is free and publicly available but tapping into it and analyzing it in a meaningful way can be complex, time consuming, and costly, often requiring expensive software licenses, such as ArcGIS, or the need for a team of developers to access the data.
Introducing our latest platform solution - PALMS. With PALMS (Polygon Alignment for Layered Map Systems) IntelliDyne has developed user-friendly GIS software that simplifies data analysis and visualization. Now you can extract the potential of a wide range of data without the need for pricey, complicated tools or an IT army. 🌴
Discover how PALMS can transform your business. 🐛🦋 Learn more from the full blog here.
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