In today's digital age, cybersecurity has become a crucial component of our nation's security. The recent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, federal agencies, and private sector entities have shown us the severe and far-reaching consequences of cyber vulnerabilities. As a result, the Biden-Harris administration has made strengthening cybersecurity a top priority. On May 12, 2021, the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurit...

The internet is an increasingly dangerous place. The FBI warns of Chinese threats to U.S. critical infrastructure, while the National Security Agency releases guidance for strengthening AI system security. Meanwhile, agencies still wrestle with phishing, ransomware and myriad other threats that occur every day. At the same time, government organizations are expected to implement zero trust architectures, improve identity and access management,...

In today’s hyperconnected world, where cyber threats evolve rapidly and cyber criminals operate with heightened speed and flexibility, staying ahead of these risks is paramount. Your security teams need to be equally agile and well-prepared. Join ATARC alongside government and industry experts for a comprehensive discussion on the latest threat vectors impacting agency infrastructures. Discover insights into how cloud-native security sol...

Join us on March 14 for an interactive LEGO experience with TWO live demos! Matt Slotten, Veeam’s Principal Solutions Architect, will walk you through how easy it is to protect and recover our cloud native applications from accidental deletion or ransomware attack using Kasten by Veeam. Adam Ward, a LEGO extraordinaire, will simultaneously guide you through the assembly of a nautically themed LEGO model to keep your Cloud Native Containe...

Become a black belt in ransomware detection and response and get a blueprint to build your organization’s cyber resilience at a Trellix virtual workshop.Cyber experts will help you identify gaps in your current architecture and put together an action plan that helps you take back control and defend against ransomware. Join experts and your peers for an interactive workshop. Map out a plan of action in your personal workbook Take part in...

For more than 10 years, agencies have been shifting their digital footprint to cloud computing. The ability to rapidly scale solutions in a cost-effective manner allows any agency to enhance its agility, improve application release timelines, and leverage additional computing resources on demand. While this has changed how agencies manage their IT assets, the need for security remains just as strong. Throughout 2023, the Threat Research Unit...

K-12 schools are lucrative targets for cyberattacks because they house vast amounts of valuable student data. For these schools to implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy – one that enables leading-edge detection and response – their leaders must generate maximum value out of their cybersecurity investments. That means deploying tools and services with a dual purpose or multiple advantages, emphasizing stretching cybersecu...

K-12 institutions are focused on providing continuous, safe, and secure learning environments for students and staff. Despite being resource constrained, school districts must adhere to fundamental cybersecurity practices such as FERPA compliance and ransomware prevention. Join us to learn about the top cybersecurity best practices for K-12 school districts and how Palo Alto Networks approaches these in order to safeguard people and data. In...

The phasing out of Windows 10 is a significant transition period for many public sector IT teams. This move coincides with another vital IT transformation moment – the proliferation of generative AI. And, as always, IT leaders have to navigate the evolved cyber threats resulting from these new and exciting cyber abilities. More than ever, staying up to speed with technology means making the right IT investments. Join Government Technolog...

Digital transformation has supercharged both sides of the attack-defense divide. While it can feel as though the odds are stacked against cyber defenders, there are huge opportunities to improve our defenses in the new year with a Zero Trust cybersecurity model. Unlike the “trust but verify model,” zero trust uses “never trust, always verify.” Zero Trust assumes every request is a potential threat and requires full auth...