In a hybrid work environment, figuring out how to network and build relationships is hard. However, it’s not impossible. And it is imperative for your career growth to cultivate strong relationships with your mentors, supervisors and peers. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn from a government networking expert about how to build relationships that matter in today’s work e...

In today’s digital landscape, where cloud applications play a central role in every enterprise and artificial intelligence fuels rapid innovation, the need for a sophisticated cybersecurity strategy is paramount. With cloud applications at the heart of every digital enterprise and AI-led development certain to accelerate innovation, organizations require an intelligent cloud approach to security that’s intuitive for users and highl...

Zero trust revolutionizes network security architecture because it is data-centric and designed to stop data breaches. While that is its primary purpose for government, it also increases agility for modern networks that traditional network designs can’t emulate. It has been almost two years since the Office of Management and Budget issued its federal zero trust architecture strategy, which set out specific goals for agencies to achieve b...

Join us for a fireside chat with Dr. Ernest Reed, Director of the Category Management Support Office (CSMO), Office of Procurement, Acquisition and Logistics (OPAL) at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Reed will talk about the VA's implementation of Category Management as they work to buy smarter and more like a single enterprise. In addition, he will be talk about the challenges and opportunities inherent in implementing category manage...

The Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) invests in the most promising cybersecurity, data protection, interoperability, legacy system upgrades, and digital experience projects. The TMF helps implement information technology (IT) solutions across the government that improve agency processes and systems; use taxpayer dollars more efficiently; and deliver simple, seamless, and secure experiences to the American public.

Federal agencies need more support to implement modern monitoring tools that help improve their threat detection and response. But how can agencies achieve the resilience required for today’s cyber threats? It starts with prioritizing an observability strategy. In this webinar, experts will discuss the importance of an observability strategy to improve SIEM performance and costs, optimize security information and event management, and ho...

Cybersecurity professionals working for state and local agencies and educational systems are likely already aware that cyber attacks targeting their organizations are increasing sharply – the second quarter of 2023 saw a 40% increase over the first quarter of the year. System defenders face the ongoing challenges of resource constraints, increasingly complex networks, and data overload. Add in emerging cyber threats from the accelerating...

Ransomware, malware, phishing, DDoS, social engineering, zero-day exploit, botnets – the list of types of attacks out there is long enough to keep even the most seasoned cybersecurity expert awake at night. And with the increased use of remote computing, the cyber attack surface grows as more edge devices are added to networks. Creating a zero trust environment holds a lot of promise to provide significantly improved cybersecurity. In th...

While no one really likes conflict, constructive disagreements can lead to productive and innovative problem solving. But first, you have to be willing to deal with conflict head on. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday Dec. 19, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn strategies for empowering your team to disagree with purpose, and stop avoiding difficult conversations.

The Biden administration has made diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) part of its Presidential Management Agenda and released guidance on implementing DEIA internally and in acquisition. However, that policy focus is only half the equation. Now agencies are left to create their own DEIA implementation strategies. Join us online Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from experts about how to apply th...