Open-source software (OSS) is at the heart of many of the innovations in machine learning (ML) due to its accessibility, flexibility, and active community support. As a result, many enterprise organizations are adopting or seeking to adopt OSS into their operations, product development, and marketable solutions. However, as with any software, OSS is not immune to vulnerabilities and requires an actively managed governance program. In this webi...

As the adoption of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science (AI/ML/DS) continues to grow, the importance of open source security has never been more critical. Today, upwards of 95% of enterprises rely on open source for rapid innovation making them attractive targets for threat actors who may attempt to compromise popular packages or distribute malicious ones. Join Anaconda’s Principal Solutions Architect, Frank Yang,...

The Center for Digital Government, in partnership with the National Association of Counties (NACo), presents its 20th annual Digital Counties Survey Awards. The survey provides annual recognition of county performance and innovation in using technology to align with county goals, save tax dollars through newfound efficiencies, boost transparency and cybersecurity, encourage citizen engagement and proactively address citizen expectations. The p...

Across the country, people in many jurisdictions who frequently encounter criminal justice, behavioral health, and social service systems are experiencing behavioral health crises and require different levels and intensities of services. This three-part series features three Stepping Up Innovator Counties that are also MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice Challenge sites. Representatives from these sites provide information on how to effect...

Counties are on the front lines of providing justice and public safety services, from policing to courts to jails. In this space, county leaders are constantly facing data overload, budget uncertainties, increased public expectations, lack of transparency, a pressure to close more cases and disclose evidence faster, a need to do more with less. To address these challenges, county departments, from sheriffs to prosecutor’s offices are now...

As public health officials track the surge of the Delta variant, counties are also poised to take steps to reduce transmission and protect our communities. NACo will be joined by Dr. Deborah Birx, the former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, who will share an update on COVID-19 and best practices to lower community outbreaks. This session will also include information on how counties can use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to...

Kick off this year's National Association of Counties' (NACo) Annual Conference and Exposition by tuning in for their CIO Forum on July 8th, 2021. This event will be both in-person and offer virtual attendance capabilities for those that are not able to attend onsite. Join NACo, Red Hat and Carahsoft for conversations around Prioritizing "More" with Less in a Post-Pandemic Era!Agency and industry leaders will take a deep dive into topical area...

Continuous improvement is important for any agency. DevSecOps is another way to describe the concept of constant learning to maximize your team’s productivity. Various tools can support DevSecOps initiatives to enable increased visibility, build trust within your teams and encourage consistent feedback. Learn from Eric PIatt, Consultant from ReleaseTEAM, an expert in DevSecOps on how to utilize these tools to track issues in real-time, u...

The NACo Cyberattack Simulation is designed for cybersecurity managers, their teams, and others in the county responsible for risk defense, protection, and recovery (including managers in HR, policy management, finance, public safety, and emergency services). Delivered through the High Performance Leadership Academy, the cyber simulation will be held the week of December 7, with December 7, 8 and 9 focused on about an hour of homework (reading...

NACo's Large Urban County Caucus (LUCC)/Rural Action Caucus (RAC) Virtual Symposium will bring together urban and rural county leaders from across the country to exchange ideas and share solutions in an informative, interactive and problem-solving virtual event. Hear the latest federal and legislative news from Washington, DC, and connect with national experts, innovators and elected leaders on topics of common interest, including supporting t...