Homeland Security Science and Technology Advisory Committee Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Subcommittee

March 10, 2017

Artificial Intelligence (AI), the appearance of logical, sometimes human appearing, analysis and decision making in hardware, software and robotic mechanisms, has been a science fiction staple as both a benefactor and an antagonist since the 1950s. The reality of AI is more complex with advanced, digital logic systems able to learn and perform specific functions in ways exceeding human abilities. These technologies can both support missions to protect the United States, and conversely, be employed by our adversaries to identify vulnerabilities and opportunities for malicious actions.

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The regulation of licenses is an important function of the California Department of Real Estate. The DRE was established in 1917 with the formation of the first-ever Real Estate Law in the country. With this law, licensing practices and licensees are regulated in a manner which is emulated by many other states. The California Department of Real Estate exists to serve the real property market and protects the transactions occurring in the real estate field.

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Fortinet Federal Government Cybersecurity Solutions

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U.S. federal agencies operate some of the world’s largest and most complex digital networks, but many of them rely on older, legacy technology for critical operations. Add to this the fact that the federal government is highly targeted by nationstate adversaries and traditional criminals alike, and the need for comprehensive cybersecurity protection is readily apparent. Fortinet provides a platform that enables end-to-end integration of an agency’s security architecture, and a broad suite of security and networking tools that addresses multiple use cases. An integrated security infrastructure allows for true automation of security processes, from detection to remediation.

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What System Integrators need to know to address U.S. Federal Government ICT requirements

whitePaper | November 21, 2022

The business of providing information and communications technology (ICT) integrations to the federal government has changed significantly over the past five years. Before the disruptions caused by the pandemic, federal government ICT requirements were well-understood. Most government departments were in the process of either starting or planning for a cloud-centric digital transformation that would enable more efficient operations and a more effective delivery of services to citizens. However, the onset of the pandemic derailed most of those plans when th

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The Future of Money and Payments

whitePaper | September 16, 2022

On March 9, 2022, President Biden signed an Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets (Executive Order).1 Section 4(b) of the Executive Order directs the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the Attorney General, the Secretary of Commerce, the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Director of National Intelligence, and the heads of other relevant agencies, to submit to the President a report on the future of money and payment systems. This report reviews the current U.S. system of money and payments, including developments in instant payments and stablecoins. It also describes design choices for a potential U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the context of public policy considerations related to building the future of money and payments, supporting U.S. global financial leadership, advancing financial inclusion and equity, and minimizing risks.

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Government Cloud Plus Security Whitepaper

whitePaper | June 16, 2020

Federal, state, and local government organizations, along with government contractors, trust Salesforce to deliver critical business applications, in large part because of Salesforce’s commitment to security and privacy

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Addressing Zero Trust for Government: The Role of Identity Security

whitePaper | February 10, 2023

Governments around the world are enacting stronger cybersecurity mandates in which Zero Trust features as a central theme. Eighty-eight percent of security leaders agree that adopting a Zero Trust approach is very important.1 But while desire and regulatory momentum is there, overall implementation is lagging.

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2020 Global & Regional Corporate Governance Trends

whitePaper | January 11, 2020

For the first time, in 2020, we see the focus on the “E” and the “S” of environment, social and governance (ESG) as the leading trend globally, including in the United States, where it traditionally has not received as much attention by boards. Indeed, many of the key global trends for 2020, such as board oversight of human capital management (HCM), can be seen as subsets of ESG.

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California Department of Real Estate

The regulation of licenses is an important function of the California Department of Real Estate. The DRE was established in 1917 with the formation of the first-ever Real Estate Law in the country. With this law, licensing practices and licensees are regulated in a manner which is emulated by many other states. The California Department of Real Estate exists to serve the real property market and protects the transactions occurring in the real estate field.

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