Gartner recently recommended that agencies budget and pilot two Zero Trust networking projects in 2019 focused on microsegmentation and a Software-Defined Perimeter. So where do you begin? Join Brigadier General (ret.) Greg Touhill and other cybersecurity leaders at one of our local Tech Talk events designed to assist government in implementing an effective Zero Trust strategy. Key Zero Trust Tech Talk Topics: •Reduce over-privileged acce...

Since 2013, the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program has provided federal agencies with IT tools for countering cyberattacks on federal government networks. It is no surprise, however, that over the years attacks on government sites have intensified and become more sophisticated. In its new phase CDM DEFEND rolls out tools and services to create a tailored security strategy, as agencies face demands for more visibility and new enterpr...

Chatty colleagues, social media, the lovely spring weather visible out the window—your office is an obstacle course of distractions. You need an iron will and superhuman focus to keep your productivity from suffering. With the deck stacked against you, how can you buckle down and focus? GovLoop has you covered with a couple of aces you can keep up your sleeve. Join us online Wednesday, May 22 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT to learn how...

Gartner recently recommended that agencies budget and pilot two Zero Trust networking projects in 2019 focused on microsegmentation and a Software-Defined Perimeter. So where do you begin? Join Brigadier General (ret.) Greg Touhill and other cybersecurity leaders at one of our local Tech Talk events designed to assist government in implementing an effective Zero Trust strategy. Key Zero Trust Tech Talk Topics: Reduce over-privileged access ...

The federal government has made major strides to improve customer experience over the last few years, from technology advancements that improve airport security to making the Improving Customer Experience with Federal Services a Cross-Agency Priority Goal. And with the passage of the 21st Century IDEA Act, now, it’s on agencies to comply and deliver on the promise of improved digital services before the year’s end. While the agenc...

Agenda - May 17, 2019Let’s face it, we live in a digital society…a world consumed with social media outlets, followings, followers, tweets, retweets, IMs, DMs, facebook, snapchat, filters, google, facetime, texting, sexting, pics and so on and so on and so on. These actions are forever released into the universe and cannot be taken back. Digital carelessness and lack of digital tact, can also cause liability, complaints, investig...

Experience unrestrained innovation for the mission ahead Headlines speak to the technology transformation taking place on the battlefield and data center. Powering this revolutionary advance is the human workforce executing the mission day in and day out on the computer devices they operate. These devices are indispensable to the mission. As the threats grow in complexity and emerging technologies become mission requirements, the capabilities...

Governments at all levels are being tasked to think outside the box to meet today's ever-growing list of challenges. From new legislation like the 21st Century IDEA Act, to NIST Cybersecurity Framework updates, to the new Cloud Smart policy, agencies are being asked to transform. But despite these mandates to modernize, many agencies are still struggling with common challenges like slow legacy systems, untrained personnel and outdated processe...

EPIC (Exploration, People, Inspiration, Collaboration) – The Future of Information Technology, is a half day event that will focus on the effective characteristics leaders need in shaping the future of the federal IT industry. This event will feature experienced practitioners serving as keynotes and panelists who have thrived through times of change taking their organizations to the next level by sharing their vision of the future. Speci...

Citizens are government’s most important responsibility, and when it comes to serving them, agencies need a comprehensive, constituent-focused strategy. But what specific elements should you take into account when creating a customer experience (CX) strategy at your agency? Join us online on Wednesday, May 8 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT for a panel on CX and how you can best serve your constituents. Government CX experts will discuss...