Given the active federal government shutdown, we have made the decision to postpone Imagine Nation ELC. The event will now be held in the DMV at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, December 4-5, 2025. For questions, please reach out to the ACT-IAC Team: events@actiac.org _______ The purpose of Imagine Nation ELC is to bring together the government technology community to discuss the issues facing government and work together t...

The original version of Moore’s law declared that the capacity of an integrated circuit – the backbone of IT – doubles every two years. For decision-makers in the era of artificial intelligence, this could be revised to observe that new versions of AI proliferate at an accelerated rate. Because AI is so new, yet already has so many offshoots, agencies are wrestling with which type of AI to implement – agentic or generat...

As IT and security deployments migrate to the cloud, security gaps in air-gapped systems can be created unless attention focuses on threats such as data transfer from external storage media – for example, USB devices. Paradoxically, many agencies continue to maintain critical systems and data on air-gapped servers or on systems running end-of-life operating systems. The U.S. Department of War maintains critical air-gapped systems even as...

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Join national leaders, innovators, and security experts for a dynamic summit exploring the evolving intersection of cybersecurity, advanced technologies, and public service. As threats grow more complex and missions become increasingly digital, this summit will spotlight how modern governments can adapt and thrive. This high-impact event will bring together voices from across federal, state, and local agencies—as well as unconventional p...

As the federal government begins to implement plans to build AI data centers and generation plants to support its current and anticipated demands for AI capabilities, agencies continue to pursue infrastructure modernization to streamline delivery of services. These two large-scale efforts go hand-in-hand: improving infrastructure supports mission resilience, Zero Trust security, and energy optimization, while purpose-designed AI data centers c...

In the dynamic realm of digital security, the necessity for advanced cybersecurity measures is paramount. Progressive companies committed to protecting their digital infrastructure should focus on supporting their employees’ professional growth by enrolling them in the Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) training. This specialized course provides an in-depth exploration of the Zero Trust framework, arming participants with cut...

In the dynamic realm of digital security, the necessity for advanced cybersecurity measures is paramount. Progressive companies committed to protecting their digital infrastructure should focus on supporting their employees’ professional growth by enrolling them in the Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) training. This specialized course provides an in-depth exploration of the Zero Trust framework, arming participants with cut...

Designed for professionals seeking to master both Cloud Security and Zero Trust principles, this bundle delivers an expert-led learning experience that connects foundational cloud security knowledge with practical Zero Trust architecture and implementation. This 5-day training week begins with the CCSK PLUS (3 days) to build a strong understanding of cloud security architecture, risk management, and compliance. It is followed by the CCZT (2 da...

The impact of the federal government shutdown on agencies’ IT programs could last for a long time. In the short term, the lack of exposure management means IT systems have become vulnerable due to movement within teams, systems coming off and online, and falling behind on software updates and patches, for instance. Meanwhile, hostile parties are increasing their cyber attacks, raising the risk of major breaches. Other effects, such as mo...