Quantum technology has emerged as a transformative force with the potential to revolutionize various sectors, including the public sector. However, understanding its implications and applications can often seem daunting due to its complex nature. This panel aims to demystify quantum technology, breaking down its fundamental concepts and exploring its practical applications within the public sector. Through insightful discussions and real-world...

As constituents' expectations evolve alongside technological advancements, government agencies must adapt their services to better meet the needs of customers across the nation. Doing so requires focus on and investment in the customer experience (CX). And with the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) leaders are looking to its potential to improve CX. How is the rise of cutting-edge technologies like AI reshaping traditional approaches t...

When FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks publicly about the cyberthreat posed by the Chinese government to U.S. critical infrastructure, it is past time to take the danger seriously. “The PRC [People’s Republic of China] has made it clear that it considers every sector that makes our society run as fair game in its bid to dominate on the world stage, and that its plan is to land low blows against civilian infrastructure to try to...

There are plenty of benefits to innovative new technologies, from greater efficiency to cost savings to customer satisfaction. It is rare, however, for a new technology to truly replace existing IT – rather, it gets incorporated into or bolted onto current systems. This approach, along with the explosion of mobile devices and proliferation of software and SaaS applications, dramatically increases and clouds an Agency’s cyber footpr...

Join us Thursday, July 11th for GovForward's 6th Annual ATO and Cloud Security Summit! Close the gap! That’s the new policy push for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. FedRAMP was established to help standardize the government’s approach to using cloud service offerings. Between July 2019 and April 2023, agencies increased the number of authorizations by roughly 60 percent, expanding from core infrastructure to...

While the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) and Common Access Card (CAC) represent a high assurance, technically interoperable, and a highly regulated method of authentication, they suffer from factors such as ease of use, ability to work with mobile devices and across devices. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum M-19-17, Enabling Mission Delivery Through Improved Identity, Credential, and Access Management, opened the door for...

The continuous evolution of technology presents us with a dynamic landscape filled with both promise and challenges. As the internet gained widespread adoption, it revolutionized various aspects of our lives, introducing innovations such as online shopping and real-time news updates, alongside issues like spam, phishing, and malware. Traditionally, government entities have been cautious in adopting new technologies, often due to regulatory con...

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, law enforcement agencies face a multitude of cybersecurity challenges that demand innovative solutions and collaborative strategies. This panel will convene federal officials alongside industry leaders and academic experts to dissect the evolving landscape of cyber threats and vulnerabilities confronting law enforcement operations. Through a nuanced exploration of proactive prevention meas...

The federal government is in the midst of a digital transformation that has the potential to reinvent the way agencies provide citizen services and perform their most essential functions. Guided by the top priorities of the White House, leaders across the federal government are embracing modern technologies like AI and the cloud, fortifying cybersecurity by shifting to zero-trust architectures and prioritizing user experience in digital servic...