Billions of dollars are flowing into state capitols, city halls and county executive offices. The historic infusion of cash to state and local governments represents a unique opportunity for innovation in infrastructure, technology, economic development and more. But how exactly will states, cities and counties use the money? What are they investing in long-term? And how are they tracking the effectiveness of new goods, programs and services f...

Identity and access management has become a critical tool in the government’s fight against cyber threats. As more users access more information from more locations than ever before, challenges around authentication and data access on different networks are growing acute. How can agencies balance the need for seamless user experiences with security requirements? What role should identity and access management play in the overall security...

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...

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.

As the world has evolved into new normals around cybersecurity, networking practices, and employee safety, so too have new technologies that can help facilitate this transition. During this event, we’ll speak to a number of government leaders to learn about how they’re integrating innovative new technologies in a way that is both productive and secure.

There’s a lot of noise out there when it comes to cyber best practices. As federal, state, and local governments continue to face one of the most challenging IT security threats of our time during mass telework, bad actors are seizing on the opportunity to exploit new vulnerabilities and attack vectors. Cutting through the buzz to gain meaningful insights on of-the-moment cybersecurity issues is of vital importance if government agencies...

With high profile breaches threatening operations, ransomware attacks on the rise, and a myriad of laws and regulations guiding cybersecurity initiatives, federal, state and local governments have prioritized shoring up their cyber defenses across the board. However, as organizations work to enhance their cybersecurity, how can they ensure these efforts are effective and in compliance with federal standards and regulations? During this webcast...

Zoom bombs, fishy texts, demanding emails: COVID-19 has revealed the capabilities and infrastructure not yet in place to support a fully remote state and local government workforce. This webcast will explore how federal, state and local officials have leveraged budgets, policies, and personnel to respond quickly to cybersecurity threats during the massive shift to working from home. We’ll investigate what it’ll take to put the rans...

State and local governments have seen an exponential rise in ransomware and phishing attacks. In 2019 alone, hackers successfully attacked at least 113 state and municipal government agencies across the United States--to say nothing of the untold numbers of phishing scams unleashed upon individual accounts and devices. Such breaches can significantly halt local and state operations. Rather than being caught unprepared, leaders are reassessing...