Zero Trust is a key component of every federal IT initiative and modernization effort. The Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity, the CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model, the DISA Zero Trust Architecture, and various NIST guidance all include mission critical elements for zero trust implementation. Although the principals of Zero Trust are widely accepted, the implementation process is a detailed and time-consuming process....

Government wide pressure to reduce IT costs and optimize operations has led many agencies to embrace cloud computing. Despite the potential savings and improved efficiencies, securing the cloud remains a major concern. Cloud Computing Security can be defined as defending the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of agency assets (data, applications, infrastructure) using cloud services from both outside and insider threats. Securing the...

930gov is the largest, longest-running, multi-sponsored conference for government IT. 930gov is a multi-track, conference where government technical communities connect, exchange, and gather ideas from thought-leaders from each community. Topics for the 2022 conference include: Records Management Federal Data Strategy Cyber/Zero Trust Cloud/Modernization Enterprise Architecture

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) permeates government IT modernization efforts, the mystique continues to build. But what exactly is AI? At its most basic, AI mimics the human brain—including neural networks that allow learning—performing tasks significantly faster than the human brain. The potential is there for AI systems to dramatically impact how your agency delivers on its mission. There is a lot of hype around Artificial Intel...

A low-code development platform can provide government agencies with a development environment using a graphical user interface rather than hand-coded computer program to create application software. This approach to software development has several benefits for the public sector, including increased agility, lower costs, higher productivity, effective risk management and governance, and faster transformation. This virtual workshop will take l...

DevOps is gaining momentum in the government. It is a set of practices combining software development and IT operations with the goal of shortening the systems development life cycle and providing continuous delivery with high software quality. From identifying patterns to uncovering new ways to support the mission, DevOps plays an essential role in government’s digital transformation efforts to include how people put together tool chain...

Information drives and powers modern government with Federal, State and Local agencies seeking to improve engagement opportunities with citizens. The challenge is to effectively manage the explosion of information while protecting citizen’s data and privacy. Keeping up with the rapid expansion of information has put pressure on outdated governance and compliance practices. The 2021 Federal Data Strategy identifies specific actions to be...

In November 2020, OMB issued memorandum M-21-07 "Completing the Transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6)." The memo creates urgency for the Federal Government to adopt IPv6 protocol and the strategic intent to commit to operating its information services, networks and related services using only IPv6. This move is widely recognized as the only viable option to ensure future growth, modernization, and innovation in internet technology....