The relentless growth of cyberattacks in today's digitally interconnected world has taken on new urgency for public sector officials, private sector leaders and those who operate the nation's critical infrastructure. The emergence of AI, combined with the growing resources of nation-state and criminal hackers, pose new dangers and risks that threaten not just individual privacy and corporate interests but also national security and global stab...

Every year the Partnership for Public Service identifies the best places to work in the federal government, based on a survey of employees. This is why agencies should consider building their employer brand, as a necessary component of recruiting talented new people. Many corporations utilize such a strategy to give themselves a competitive advantage, by emphasizing their values and culture, providing opportunities for career advancement, and...

Join this event on using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) approach for creatin a comprehensive on Systems Security Plan (SSP). This overview event is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed start the process of development and implementation of an effective security plans for federal information systems. Key Topics Covered: Understanding the NIST security standards and guidelines Implementin...

Join us for a 2 CPE event that provides an overview of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. This framework is designed to help organizations better manage and reduce cybersecurity risks by utilizing existing standards, guidelines, and practices. During this event, participants will gain valuable insights into the key concepts and components of the CSF 2.0. Learn how the framework integrates lessons learned from recent technology advance...

Migrating to the cloud is not simple, especially if an agency wants to establish a multi-cloud environment that can support a growing number of apps and a wide range of services. Migration requires eliminating IT silos, a unified management and control system, automation of tasks, being able to extend and migrate apps and data in all the clouds in use, and more. Solutions have emerged that aim to simplify administration, improve resilience, an...

Join us this October for an immersive learning experience designed to fuel your AI journey. We’ll equip you with the practical skills to apply gen AI to your role and unlock the full potential of the IBM technology you rely on. Experience hands-on watsonx Challenges, technology breakouts, and instructor-led labs to elevate your expertise, earn credentials, and exchange insights with peers shaping the future of tech. The conference is cra...

Join Red Hat technical experts for an overview of Red Hat® OpenShift® Virtualization. Learn about all things OpenShift Virtualization from our experts and explore the possibilities that await on your infrastructure modernization journey. A half-day experience, this workshop caters to VMadmins and infrastructure architects, with a tailored, hands-on lab that takes a comprehensive look at OpenShift Virtualization fundamentals, importing, network...

The federal government has been implementing variations on a cloud strategy since at least 2011, when President Obama introduced a call for “cloud-first” solutions. Since then, cloud has become something of a de facto standard for agencies looking to transform their IT operations, thanks to the General Services Administration’s Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). FedRAMP’s three primary goals ar...

The Homeland Security Department has a board mission with multiple stakeholders, from other federal agencies to state and local entities as well as the private sector. Through its component agencies, DHS is one of the biggest spenders in the market with an IT budget of $8 billion and a professional services spend that totaled another $8.5 billion in fiscal 2023. The department’s IT and professional services spending grew by 14% and 8.4%...

Welcome to INTERFACE Spokane 2024! IT Infrastructure is constantly changing, bringing new challenges every day. From ransomware and the latest security threats to the need for increased bandwidth and storage, it’s nearly impossible to keep up to date. Our conference is designed to help. We’ve assembled a combination of Best-in-Breed hardware and software solutions, along with local experts and organizations, to help educate, advise...