Though they often bring great promise, many ambitions of IT modernization fail to achieve their goals of a more efficient government. And as the last 18 months have demonstrated, it’s the same services that are often overlooked that may be the most crucial. From reliable unemployment systems to support for warfighters at the edge , these technologies serve as the backbone for government, and should seek to grow and evolve at the same pac...

Over the last year, both citizens and government alike have been challenged to reimagine the way they work, live, and interact with one another. Be it a sudden need for more accessible online resources or best practices for safely working at home and in the office, the call for a more modern citizen service infrastructure has challenged both those who develop and use these tools to innovate and drive change across agencies of all sizes. This s...

Artificial intelligence has evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real world, strategic priority of the United States. Increases in computing power and the emergence of large data sets to train ever more powerful machine learning algorithms have created real world applications and success stories. During this year-long series, Defense One and Nextgov will explore all aspects of artificial intelligence and its applications in government.

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...

When the government workforce suddenly moved to maximum telework in March 2020, the need to modernize agency networks became critical to continuity of operations and mission success. As agencies continue this journey, what comes next? During this virtual summit, Nextgov and Defense One will sit down with government experts to discuss the agility of new networks for mission delivery as well as challenges around security and user experience.

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...

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...

Data security has become increasingly complex, with more data generated from more sources than ever before. In an era when digital transformation is critical, how can government agencies ensure their critical data is secure - no matter where it is located, who is accessing it, and on what platform? During this event, Nextgov and Route Fifty are exploring how to elevate your data security posture and evolve security policies to accommodate for...