Cybersecurity protocols have evolved rapidly over the past year, due in part to zero-trust priorities set within President Joe Biden’s May 12 Executive Order. However, there remain barriers to this momentum at the state and local level. This webcast unpacks these very barriers and explores the state and local approach to zero-trust architectures.

As funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act begin to flow to states, cities and counties, the real work of restoring the nation's infrastructure has only begun. However, many obstacles including inflation, procurement delays due to supply chain disruptions, and worker shortages threaten the progress of states and localities to achieve their desired outcomes. In this special GovExec TV episode, Route Fifty will sit down with key fe...

The past several months have been marked by a series of major cyber attacks targeting the identity of thousands of organizations. As government agencies seek to strengthen their cyber posture and address evolving threats, zero trust has emerged as a key strategy as network perimeters become increasingly ineffective at securing assets and resources. During this event, Nextgov and Route Fifty are exploring how to build a strategy and roadmap for...

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.

Data security has become increasingly complex, with more data generated from more sources than ever before. In an era when digital transformation is critical, how can government agencies ensure their critical data is secure - no matter where it is located, who is accessing it, and on what platform? During this event, Nextgov and Route Fifty are exploring how to elevate your data security posture and evolve security policies to accommodate for...

As state and local governments begin a new fiscal year, many continue to grapple with financial hardships and budget shortfalls brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. This fiscal year, states and localities will need to make difficult decisions and think about how they will recover from yet another fiscal crisis, and determine how to potentially leverage federal funding. In this town hall, originally broadcast in May 2021, we will offer a curren...

The state and local transportation sector was heavily upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. From increasing rates of curbside delivery that necessitated street redesign, to adjusted traffic rates and plummeting public transit usage, state and local governments have been examining ways to retool their transportation approaches for nearly 18 months. During this digital event, we’ll explore how state and municipal leaders are reimagining transp...

Increased reliance on technologies that advance worker productivity from anywhere has seen cloud computing become one of the key opportunities for development over the past few years. We’ll talk with a number of federal and local officials to learn more about how they’re using cloud computing to advance the safety and security of their work in a world where both have never been more essential for success.

During the Route Fifty Pulse Check, senior editor Alisha Powell Gillis will talk with mayors from across the country.From the Covid-19 pandemic to economic upheaval to systemic racism, this year has been an extraordinary test of leadership for state and local officials. This is your opportunity to hear directly from them and get an inside look at their crisis management approach and decision-making.

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...