Chairman: John Pescatore, SANS Director of Emerging Security TrendsKeynote: Ashley Mahan, Secure Cloud Portfolio & FedRAMP Director Sponsors: AWS, IBM, Rackspace and Okta The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) has been a highly successful GSA initiative to enable government agency use of cloud services by providing streamlined approach to assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring. Providers of cloud servi...

As blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and augmented reality continue to create buzz throughout the tech industry, government agencies are exploring ways to apply emerging tech to empower their workforce and deliver innovative services to the public.Key to moving forward is the ability for agencies to define emerging tech use cases and get started with piloting new ideas. Roadblocks can include limitations with budget and th...

Attend Bizagi's second annual Public Sector Forum at the beautiful Mandarin Oriental Hotel. You'll gain insight into topics including IT modernization, cloud-first delivery, and digital interaction with constituents. - Listen to keynotes and panels, and take part in discussions with speakers from the country's top government agencies. - Network with your industry peers as you enjoy delicious meals and refreshments. - Participate in a hands-on...

In support of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security, we invite you to RSVP and join us for a special edition Microsoft Azure Government Meetup, Women Leading Government Cybersecurity.All are welcome to this free event, which is in partnership with the Women in Technology DC Chapter of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners. We’re bringing an exciting panel of cyber p...

We challenged our Azure Government DC user community to share 12-minute demos to showcase cool tech to help accelerate your cloud implementation. Get an inside scoop on what's moving the needle in government technology today. Please come prepared for engaging Q&A as we encourage interactive demos and dialogue. Check out our demo rock stars already lined up: Leveraging DevOps for Modern Apps Joel Day, Account Technology Strategist, Microsof...

The President’s Management Agenda (PMA) is calling on agencies to accelerate their IT modernization efforts with a continued focus on security. At this month’s meetup, we will discuss how agencies can navigate ATOs and TIC compliance, so they can realize the benefits of the cloud and achieve greater agility while strengthening their security posture. To take a closer look and gain insight on how government and industry are working...

One of the biggest concerns slowing down government digital transformation is the lack of effective IT governance. Unresolved concerns including privacy, security and organizational silos limiting data sharing and analysis continue to pose challenges for agencies. To discuss ways to overcome these challenges, we invite you to RSVP and join us for the Microsoft Azure Government DC Meetup, IT Governance for Cloud – Gov Best Practices, on W...

Join us on Tuesday, July 24 for open networking, food and drinks. ​This is a great opportunity to mingle with members of the local cybersecurity and broader IT community, including executives from vendors, end-users, analysts, media, integrators/contractors, associations and more!​Born out of a conversation with cyber reporters at the RSA Conference in 2016, CYBERTACOS™ has grown into a series of events, previously held in...

With the President's Management Agenda focus on IT modernization to drive more effective government and citizen services, agencies are on the hook more than ever to rapidly innovate and deliver.Cloud – with its agility, speed and low cost – is the key enabler to help agencies test and innovate new solutions faster than before. Oftentimes, however, agencies think of cloud as just technology and software when instead they should see...

Today, the traditional perimeter no longer exists – there is no “inside” or “outside” when it comes to detecting, defending, and deterring cyber attacks. As digital transformations drive modernization – and increase the attack surface – government executives must transform their agencies from the inside out with a Zero-Trust approach to security. But as agency infrastructures evolve with increased inte...