The pandemic and great resignation have put talent acquisition and employee retainment front and center for companies and federal agencies alike. Today, there are several emerging technologies that can make a substantial impact on improving recruitment, reducing regrettable attrition, and promoting diversity and inclusion. At the forefront of this innovation is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Yet misconceptions, misunderstandings, and a lack of...

Governments everywhere and at all levels should be applauded for finding ways to meet their citizens’ needs during the pandemic. While many agencies had continuity-of-operations plans in place, no one imagined that every agency would have to act on them at the same time. What made it possible, of course, was the rapid spread of cloud-based technology that enabled government employees to work from their own homes, frequently using their o...

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure offers a comprehensive set of multicloud solutions in the form of specialized deployments, database services, extensive monitoring capabilities, and strategic partnerships to fit your organization's needs. Join Oracle experts, Fred Nowicki, Government and Education Cloud Migration Specialists, and Nitin Vengurlekar, Chief Technology Strategist, to learn about OCI's comprehensive set of multicloud solutions. We'll re...

Hackers, curiosity, security, pen-testers, kindness, analogies and Hollywood criminals. Welcome to the first episode of Risk and Reels with Jeffrey Wheatman, featuring Jayson Street (OG Pen Tester and Chief Chaos Officer for Trusec), a self-proclaimed hacker. WHAT IS RISK AND REELS: A CYBERSECURITY PODCAST? A podcast for movies. A podcast for cyber talk. A podcast for smart people to say smart things to smart listeners. Hosted by Jeffrey Wheat...

Department of Defense (DoD) agencies are taking concrete steps to transition to a zero-trust architecture to protect critical data and systems. Transitioning to a zero-trust architecture requires a fundamental reimagining of security operations centers (SOCs) and teams. SOCs have traditionally been structured around the role of the security operator, rather than the data and lacked both automation and DevOps practices. To establish a true zero...

The federal government’s emphasis on cybersecurity for all agencies has had a dizzying effect on the regulatory environment. Agencies must address Executive Order 14028, mandating a zero trust architecture by September 2024. To get there, they must navigate through the General Services Administration’s approved cloud offerings in the Federal Risk And Management Program (FedRAMP). Then there are the National Institute of Standards a...

In the realm of government, a seamless and impactful digital presence is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. Attendees joined us discover the strategic alliance of Acquia and Amazon Web Services (AWS) emerging as a potent force that empowers federal, state, and local government agencies to elevate their online engagement and service delivery. During this on-demand session, we will delved into the intricacies of our partnership, explorin...

A content management system (CMS) is a key piece of the foundation for building modern digital experiences that span farther than just your website today. Global brands such as Mars, Stanley, Black & Decker, NASA and many more have trusted Drupal as their CMS to power their brand differentiating experiences. However, with a rise in cyber attacks, the security of your digital platform is critical. Join us for an insightful conversation with...

With a growing number of dams approaching their design service life, dam safety engineers are looking for ways to mitigate the risks related to public safety, aging infrastructure and rising maintenance costs. Modernizing dam monitoring and maintenance practices with digital advancements, including the latest automated condition monitoring solutions, drone-captured reality modeling and digital twins, are giving public sector dam operators tool...