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INSIGHTS & THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Published expertise behind every engagement

SEMAIS founder Dewayne Hart is a former Forbes Technology Council contributor and published author on cybersecurity strategy. Our perspective on government cyber risk, AI, and resilience — in print and in practice.
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Forbes Technology Council

Articles on cybersecurity, AI, and talent

Selected pieces written for the Forbes Technology Council, where SEMAIS leadership contributed perspective on protecting and modernizing the enterprise. The articles span cybersecurity capability-building, AI risk, and retaining technical talent — the same themes that shape our client work. They reflect a practitioner’s view, written from inside government delivery rather than the sidelines.
Forbes
2025
Three Secrets to Attracting and Retaining Top Cybersecurity Talent
How organizations can leverage their security brand to attract top talent and build award-winning careers.
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Forbes
2025
Unveiling the Secret to Improving Cybersecurity Capabilities

Strategies for improving cybersecurity capabilities — and how that improvement reduces exploits and risk.

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Forbes
2024
Combatting AI Bias Through the Development of Equitable Algorithms

The challenges and concerns surrounding AI bias, and ways to better support digital equality.

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Monthly White Paper Series

In-depth perspective for government decision-makers

A new practitioner-written brief every month on the problems government teams are solving now — sent straight to your inbox. Each paper is released to a verified work or agency email so our team can follow up with relevant support.
JULY 2026
LATEST
WHITE PAPER - MARITIME CYBER ASSURANCE

Securing the
Sea Lanes

Shipboard & shoreside IT/OT, aligned to IMO & USCG
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Securing shipboard and shoreside IT/OT against cyber risk — aligned to IMO and USCG requirements.

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JULY 2026
WHITE PAPER - VULNERABILITY MANAGEMENT

Shrinking the
Exposure Window

A continuous, risk-based remediation lifecycle
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Building a continuous, risk-based vulnerability management lifecycle for government systems.

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JULY 2026
WHITE PAPER - AI & MODERNIZATION

Governing the Machine

Oversight & accountability across the AI lifecycle
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Governing AI across its lifecycle — oversight, accountability, and security for government adoption.

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JULY 2026
WHITE PAPER - GOVERNMENT RMF

The Defensible Stack

From security categorization to Authority to Operate
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Navigating the Risk Management Framework — from security categorization to Authority to Operate.

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Published Books

Books on cyber strategy and leadership

Two books by founder Dewayne Hart, available with additional publications and speaking material at dewaynehart.com. They distill decades of governmentcybersecurity practice into guidance on strategy, leadership, and building resilient security programs. For agencies and primes, they are a window into the thinking behind every SEMAIS engagement.

The Cybersecurity Mindset

Equips cyber defenders and workforces to anticipate threats, strengthen decision-making, and apply operational resilience.
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Cybersecurity Leadership: How to Develop a Successful Mentality and Win

Helps executives align cybersecurity programs with business and mission objectives.
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See all publications and speaking engagements at dewaynehart.com

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