Ever since the issuance of Executive Order 14028, issued in May 2021 to improve cybersecurity across the entire government by implementing a zero trust architecture, federal agencies have been hard at work to meet the requirement. Then, in October 2023 – less than 18 months later – a new executive order, 14110, was released on the “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” These are...

The internet is an increasingly dangerous place. The FBI warns of Chinese threats to U.S. critical infrastructure, while the National Security Agency releases guidance for strengthening AI system security. Meanwhile, agencies still wrestle with phishing, ransomware and myriad other threats that occur every day. At the same time, government organizations are expected to implement zero trust architectures, improve identity and access management,...

Join us virtually May 7, 2024 at 8:30 am ET! Facing attacks of increasing scope, scale, and frequency, today’s public sector cybersecurity leaders are challenged like never before. As they work tirelessly to defend their networks and systems, it’s essential for today’s cyber decision makers to remain mindful of broader trends and capabilities that could help them improve their posture. From establishing and incorporating zero...

Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) has arrived with the force of a tsunami across the federal government. In October, Executive Order 14110 on the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of AI established the broad outlines for how agencies should evaluate and implement their AI use cases. Now the Office of Management and Budget has issued a memorandum directing agencies to institute governance and risk management processes g...

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Federal agencies collect vast amounts of data that often goes untapped because unlocking its full value is complex. But as agencies move to comply with the White House Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, harnessing the potential in their own data can help meet the EO’s objectives. Agencies can facilitate the use of AI by using their data to train custom large language model...

The whirlwind of artificial intelligence tools in 2023 proved the government is eager to embrace the technology as soon as possible. An overwhelming 99% of agency leaders agree investing in safe and effective AI is essential to fulfilling their mission, according to a recent survey conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of ICF. Despite being rich in data, many agencies are lagging in the data modernization needed to support AI – and c...

In an era where rapid technological advancement is reshaping industries, the public sector stands at a pivotal juncture. The Growing Good in Government Initiative (G3I) emerges as a beacon for this transformational journey, striving to usher federal agencies into the age of digital and artificial intelligence. This panel discussion delves deep into the heart of G3I, unpacking its strategic objectives, the role of self-organized teams, and the...

Join our webinar, "Transform Your Analytics: Unlock Hidden Insights in Your Data," to discover how AI can revolutionize your organization's decision-making process by providing actionable data and insights. We will explore two crucial topics: explainable AI and the importance of comprehensive datasets. This webinar will showcase how explainable AI makes complex data models transparent and interpretable, enabling users to understand the decisio...