By now you’ve heard a million times that networking is key to getting ahead in your career. But really very few people LOVE to network, so what are rest of us supposed to do? Instead of fumbling with conversation starters or only talking to people you already know, join GovLoop and your government peers after work on Tuesday, February 26, from 5:30-8:30 pm for an interactive, in-person GovUp. We’ll explain how everyone from introve...

New year, new goals! Join NextGen on Wednesday, February 13 from 2-3pm ET/11am-noon PT to learn how to make your career goals actually stick. How many of us have sat down on New Year’s Eve and penned a list of resolutions only to fail at following through by mid-January? Probably everyone, but there are strategies and best practices to help you achieve your full career potential year-round. Specifically, you’ll learn: How to tailor...

Time is a fleeting resource for government agencies. And paper processes are a time sucking constraint on the organization. Just consider how long it takes for a government agency to process, verify and store a paper record. But what if agencies ditched the paper, tossed their pens and embraced digital signatures in a process that could be much faster, more efficient and secure? That’s what leading organizations are experiencing with dig...

For the 10th year in a row, cybersecurity topped the list of priorities for state governments, according to a new report by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers. However, understanding what is even in your network can be a major cybersecurity roadblock for state and local governments. Especially for federated state and local governments, IT departments struggle to understand what programs, data, tools and apps are runni...

The Federal Cybersecurity Risk Determination Report and Action Plan from earlier this year found that 74 percent of agencies participating in a federal risk assessment process “have cybersecurity programs that are either at risk or high risk.” In an effort to advance overall cybersecurity for agencies, the Continuous Diagnostic Mitigation Program is rolling out phase four to improve network awareness, reaction time and data securit...

From a young age, most of us are taught that sharing is caring. Then we started to learn about the value of teamwork. But now as a public servant, how do collaboration and teamwork actually play out in the workplace? How can you share your ideas, insights and perspectives with your colleagues in a useful and valuable way? Join GovLoop and NextGen Nation online on Wednesday, December 12 from 2-3pm ET/11am-noon PT as our government experts share...

From social security numbers to missile defense specifications to personal addresses, the government is mandated to not only preserve but also protect citizen data. And most agencies have invested in a whole host of cybersecurity products to do just that. But what happens when there is an actual security incident? How does your agency prioritize and resolve the most critical threats first? How do you make the security talent you have more effe...

Government innovation was abundant in 2018. From the way cities collected trash, to the way federal agencies modernized their networks, agencies invested in creative thinking to solve seemingly intractable problems. And while challenges related to the workforce, legacy tech and more remain, it’s important to reflect on those pockets of innovation and share success stories. Join Chris Dorobek and his panel of experts on Wednesday, Decembe...

The federal government is increasingly adopting best practices for earth observation and imagery workflows to improve service delivery and support the administration's goals and other federal initiatives such as: Optimizing infrastructure investment.Enhancing safety and security.Identifying change in natural and built environments. Creating more efficient land planning workflows. Agencies are now realizing measurable benefits from new sensor...

Government agencies are facing ever increasing challenges to modernize and engage with citizens and stakeholders through digital channels. But you can’t just flip a switch to become a digital government. Change like that takes new tools, new processes and a new way of thinking. Essentially, you need to transform the way you work. But with regulations, security concerns and diminishing resources that can be easier said than done. That...