Cyber hygiene and supply chain security have become critical issues for the federal government in 2021. As agencies continue to face one of the most challenging IT security threats of our time during mass telework, how can they determine what to trust? Cutting through the buzz to gain meaningful insights on strengthening their supply chain security is of vital importance if government agencies are to continue delivering on the mission.In this...

To ensure the government can continue its critical mission during unprecedented times, it’s clear that it must modernize legacy systems, accelerate cloud adoption, strengthen cybersecurity posture, automate processes, move services online and more. But how will agencies quickly and securely make these transitions, ensuring data remains protected and citizen-facing services continue being delivered? In this first event in a year-long seri...

As both government agencies and those who wish to threaten them evolve and adapt to the prospect of long-term telework during and after the pandemic, the distributed workforce is more vulnerable to cyberattacks than ever before. Be it phishing scams or a network breach at home, telework has expanded the battlefield by which employees and the work they do can be targeted for malicious ends. As these attacks grow, it is crucial that our governme...

As the President embarks on the crucial first 100 days of his term, what are the Administration’s priorities across management, tech, defense, and intergovernmental affairs? In this unique week-long series, public sector’s most trusted media brands join forces for high level interviews and expert analysis around what’s next. Hear from Government Executive, Nextgov, Defense One, and Route Fifty about the Administration’s...

There’s a lot of noise out there when it comes to cyber best practices. As federal, state, and local governments continue to face one of the most challenging IT security threats of our time during mass telework, bad actors are seizing on the opportunity to exploit new vulnerabilities and attack vectors. Cutting through the buzz to gain meaningful insights on of-the-moment cybersecurity issues is of vital importance if government agencies...

Building a truly digital government has never been more important or necessary, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. But are federal, state and local entities prepared to handle the rapid pace at which employees and citizens need to utilize government’s digital services? Transforming everything from design to user experiences to digital communications is vital for keeping government's mission on track. At this digital summit, Ne...

To protect critical government data and maintain a secure cyber posture, it is imperative to verify the identity of all parties attempting access. Alongside zero trust, identity and access management policies--coupled with emerging technologies’ abilities to combat threats--have shifted the paradigm of identity governance. This digital event will explore the security strategies and access policies that state and local government agencies...

Technology empowers the government mission: it’s that simple. As agencies make strides to modernize IT infrastructures to better deliver services, many have begun rethinking their networks and utilizing technology partnerships. Since creating, managing and supporting IT applications, devices and solutions can become a drain on public resources and talent, agencies often outsource their IT needs through managed or professional services, f...

As the management of government information and services moves rapidly online, securing critical infrastructure from cyber attacks is essential to national security and the integrity of our democracy. Effective and influential cybersecurity tactics involve engaging a wide range of government leaders and thinking about everything from cutting edge technologies to revitalizing your workforce. During the CyberSmart 2020 Virtual Summit, join Next...

In times of crisis, it’s important to have all the information at your fingertips. Technologists across the government are leaning on the cloud in order to be able to access information quickly and securely. But cloud infrastructure and policy is, like a crisis, dynamic and ever-changing. This webcast, presented by Nextgov, will consider how agencies can streamline security operations across a multi-cloud environment to dynamically deplo...