Government’s face a growing number of cyberattacks that threaten their data, operations, and customers. And while cyber defenses advance, so too does the complexity and variety of innovative tools employed by malicious actors. As agencies assess their cybersecurity strategies, automation has become an increasingly important tool to protect critical information from attacks. During this event, Nextgov and Route Fifty are sitting down with...

While “work” has been upended throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, government operations had to remain steady. So how has a new world of work played out for the state and local government workforce? During Route Fifty’s Workforce Town Hall, we’ll explore all facets of the state and local government workforce: from mental health, to leave, to diversity, equity, and inclusion, to telework. By the end, we just might have a be...

Over the last eight months, the Biden administration has ushered in new information technology policies, priorities, and programs. For the third installation of Cyber Defenders, GovExec will convene IT leaders from the Defense Department, federal agencies and municipal governments to discuss where cyber programs stand.

Route Fifty presents the State of the State. During this virtual experience, we’ll explore the biggest trends and challenges in state government, while diving deep into verticals like technology, finance and the economy, and public safety. Learn about the priorities of top state government leaders across the country during this special digital event.

Public health officials are on the front lines of the coronavirus response: but how are their tools, policies, and practices keeping up? How are state and local leaders innovating to increase public healthcare capacity and care for patients and quarantine workers alike? This Town Hall will explore the people and technology behind the most dextrous response plans, and lessons learned from state and local responses so far. Attendees will leave...

Agency transformation is not a one-size-fits-all process. State and local governments across the country face unique challenges and disparate needs in the journey to become more efficient, yet there is shared DNA in any successful transformation blueprint: a clear roadmap, buy-in from leadership, solutions that scale, well-trained talent, and consistent communication channels, to name a few. In all cases, a strategic use of technology is imper...

Although the 2020 presidential election will look different from any other in modern history, the need to secure the vote is more important than ever. Congress has allocated hundreds of millions of dollars in security efforts since 2016, making it a united priority across federal, state and local levels. States and localities across the country continue to bolster election management systems and safeguard voter registration databases to defend...

As state and local governments settle into new operating procedures, organizations are relying on technology more than ever to provide citizen services, enable a productive workforce, and keep communities safe. Whether leveraging automation to minimize human risk, deploying emerging technologies to communicate with citizens in new ways, or optimizing processes for a remote workforce, state and local governments are getting creative in light o...

Major societal change is underway as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. How cities emerge from this crisis has yet to be determined, but this unprecedented moment opens the door for new ways of thinking and doing. By acknowledging the structural inefficiencies of the past and embracing the possibilities of the future, local officials can fundamentally redesign city government in order to achieve historic progress. Join Route Fifty for a weeklo...

Public health officials are on the front lines of the coronavirus response: but how are their tools, policies, and practices keeping up? How are state and local leaders innovating to increase public healthcare capacity and care for patients and quarantine workers alike? This Town Hall will explore the people and technology behind the most dextrous response plans, and lessons learned from state and local responses so far. Attendees will leave...