Zero trust is at the cornerstone of every agency’s cybersecurity plan. But, that being said, Cybersecurity Executive Order (EO 14028) raises many questions, despite reams of guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the White House Office of Management and Budget. Questions like what actually is zero trust? How is it different from previous cyber strategies? Jo...

Zero trust is at the cornerstone of every agency’s cybersecurity plan. But, that being said, Cybersecurity Executive Order (EO 14028) raises many questions, despite reams of guidance from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the White House Office of Management and Budget. Questions like what actually is zero trust? How is it different from previous cyber strategies? Jo...

Ransomware, which worms its way in via phony emails or stolen passwords, is the top concern of government cybersecurity professionals - and it should be a top concern of yours, too.As the workforce became more distributed and internet-facing technologies became core to continuity of operations, cybersecurity’s role in meeting government’s essential mission grew in importance.Join us online, Wednesday Mar. 2 at 2 p.m. ET to learn fr...

The President’s Management Agenda puts improvements to technology front and center in its efforts to modernize the overall government citizen engagement strategy and infrastructure. Additionally, agencies and state and local governments are grappling with implementing and transforming their cybersecurity, cloud and automation postures. All of these efforts are aided by an infusion of money tied to modernization spurred by the push for hy...

Could your username and password be a security risk for your organization? The simple answer is yes. The past year has seen an unprecedented rise in ransomware and phishing attacks targeting state and local governments.Join us online on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. ET to hear from government and industry leaders about modern identity access management (IAM) approaches and tools to address these threats quickly and effectively. Specifically, yo...

What didn’t change in 2021 for state and local governments? Public servants were stretched beyond their job descriptions. The American Rescue Plan brought in new funding for updating legacy systems, and the workforce was reimagined to continue to support remote and hybrid workers. There was increased focus on cybersecurity – specifically in the wake of high profile ransomware attacks. To say 2021 was a transformational year for sta...

Cyber policies, strategies, tools and resources are constantly evolving to combat the ever prevalent cyber attacker. It can be challenging for agencies to keep up, especially in a hybrid world where the cloud is central to employees' productivity. So how can agencies stay secure, defend their networks and properly train employees? Join your public sector peers for an informative online event Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-12:30...

Cyber policies, strategies, tools and resources are constantly evolving to combat the ever prevalent cyber attacker. It can be challenging for agencies to keep up, especially in a hybrid world where the cloud is central to employees' productivity.So how can agencies stay secure, defend their networks and properly train employees?Join your public sector peers for an informative online event Wednesday, Oct. 6 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-12:30 p....

Keeping up with how cyber threats are evolving is exhausting and time-consuming. But there are very real and serious consequences if you let your cybersecurity slip. And unfortunately, there is no one cybersecurity product or tool that will create a fully secure environment. Agencies need an integrated approach, where various pieces fit together to create a truly secure environment. Join us online with our government and industry experts to ta...

Public sector organizations face a unique challenge when it comes to the cloud: how can they successfully migrate their operations while maintaining the security standards that the Federal Government and other public entities require. To solve this problem, Amazon created the AWS GovCloud (US), accessible to US customers who meet strict security and compliance standards.Whether you’re currently on GovCloud or planning to migrate, Datadog...