In an era defined by technological advancements, artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative force within the federal government. AI is playing a pivotal role in reshaping the workforce, cybersecurity and operational efficiency of the government. AI-driven solutions are allowing federal agencies to optimize their operations, streamline processes and bolster their cybersecurity defenses. But how do leaders identify the right AI usag...

Identity is at the center of cybersecurity. With zero trust now the mandated de facto approach to strengthening cyber defenses, federal, state and local agencies need to build an identity-centric security approach encompassing both human and machine identities. This requires an enterprise wise rethinking of authentication, authorization, access to data, auditing and accountability in order to protect the IT backbone powering government. Identi...

Agencies are continually reliant on geodata as a key component in delivering successful citizen services, both to meet their own mission critical work but also in maintaining the ability to share geographic information across agencies. As data teams are tasked with collecting and storing more information than ever before, the accurate and timely collection remains a priority. With more Geographic Information Systems (GIS) readily available as...

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.

New technologies, threats, and contested domains are challenging the intelligence community as never before. How will leaders manage the global intelligence needs of today and tomorrow? During this virtual summit, Defense One and Nextgov will interview experts in the field to explore emerging dynamics, long-term trends, and policy options facing the intelligence community in 2022 and beyond.

With a global pandemic forcing government agencies to work remotely, cyber attacks on the rise across all levels of government, and cyber warfare an ever-looming threat, cybersecurity has never been more critical to public sector organizations, or more challenging. Through the Cybersmart TV series, Nextgov and Route Fifty will team up with Carahsoft and its partners to drive the government conversation around cybersecurity. Now in its fourth y...

National security threats are constantly evolving and changing, and the government must stay a step ahead of those changes. While it’s relatively easy to prepare for known threats, anticipating and preparing for the threats of the future is a different task. In this National Security Summit, Defense One and Nextgov will convene key leaders from the Department of Defense and intelligence community to discuss the most pressing national sec...

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 changing landscape of national security continues to evolve and shape the communication tools both communities and federal government workers rely on every day. From fiber optics to foreign influences, the factors influencing information sharing are as plentiful as they are complex, and will undoubtedly continue to be a contentious topic of discussion. In this third installment of our 5G Futures series, join Nextgov, Defense One, and Route...