cBEYONData’s Dawn Sedgley On the Importance of Data Aggregation

In a recent interview with GovCon Wire, our COO, Dawn Sedgley, discussed the crucial role of data aggregation for federal agencies. Data aggregation combines data from various sources into unified datasets, allowing agencies to make data-driven decisions, enhance accountability, and support advanced analytics and AI/ML applications. This process is essential for tasks like audits and predictive modeling, enabling proactive planning and risk management.

In the piece, Dawn highlighted the opportunities and risks of data aggregation. While aggregated data improves decision-making and insights, it also raises security concerns. Integrating multiple datasets can elevate classification levels, necessitating enhanced protections. Competitors could exploit aggregated data to gain intelligence, making data security paramount.

Read the interview with Summer Myatt and Dawn Sedgley to learn more!