As we have entered a new digital age, the needs and expectations of citizens have changed. Now that we have transitioned to a virtual world, we have entered challenges that our citizens and users have yet to face. Part of the underlying challenge that the users are facing is the online experience itself. This conversation aims to discuss the new Executive Order and introduce a long-overdue and positive shift in the government-citizen dynamic....

With cyberattacks on the increase at all levels of government, The White House issued a new executive order at the end of January that requires agencies to have a zero trust architecture in place by the end of FY 2024. The Office of Management and Budget followed with a memorandum (M-22-09) that laid out the requirements agencies must meet and the deadlines for completing the tasks outlined in the document. OMB identified five areas of focus--...

As we return to the workplace, there are changes aplenty, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the value of personal engagement. Month by month, the AFFIRM community welcomes you for camaraderie, cocktails, and conversation as government and industry gather. Registration is complimentary and required to attend the event. Event Details 5:00 PM Doors Open 5:30 - 6:15 PM Welcome & Fireside Chat Gerald Caron III, Chief Information Office...

The Certified Ethical Hacker certification is one of the most sought-after cybersecurity certifications around the globe. Organizations like the DoD and ANSI have endorsed and/or accredited the CEH course. Want to Master CEH? This program incorporates instruction and practice to get students ready to take the CEH certification exam as well as the CEH Practical Exam. Candidates who successfully pass both exams earn the CEH Master credential as...

As agencies look to replace legacy systems with the cloud, Zero Trust has risen as a best cybersecurity practice. Listen in as topic experts discuss the shift to a teleworking workforce and the importance behind Zero Trust security. This shift has triggered new cybersecurity strategies within the Federal Government, especially as Government agencies make the migration to the cloud. Hear from topic experts as they dive into the best practices f...

As the nation faces more persistent and sophisticated cyber threats than ever before, federal agencies can no longer take for granted that their systems and applications are secure. With that in mind, the federal government is taking unprecedented measures to protect the highly sensitive information of Americans. Central to the government’s efforts to deter, protect against, detect, and respond to a constant barrage of attacks, the Biden...

Third time’s the charm – after an almost two year hiatus and a few false starts – the must-attend networking event for Fed IT and cyber professionals is back. Reunite and socialize with cyber professionals across government and industry at Morton’s the Steakhouse on March 24. Join MeriTalk for an evening of networking and conversation about all things cyber while enjoying a cigar and cocktail on Morton’s patio. Ex...

On March 23, 2022, we are going to host our annual Government Summit, in-person, in downtown Washington, DC.  We’re excited to bring this event to you again (for the first time since the pandemic), enabling our clients to share best practices, learn from one another, and strengthen the federal learning leadership community. We are excited to be in-person again this year. Breakfast, coffee, snack breaks, and lunch are included. This...

Presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS), the IMAGINE: Nonprofit conference is a no-cost event that brings together nonprofit leaders, technologists, and innovators to discuss how technology can drive a positive impact for both people and our planet. This in-person event combines thought leadership sessions, mission-specific roundtables, technology workshops, and networking opportunities to create an educational, collaborative, and inspirational...

What is the future of government work? It’s hybrid workspaces and human-centric user design. It’s the synergy of people, systems, and data for rapid adaption. It’s working smarter to create more, more quickly. It’s meaningful digital acceleration to enhance government customers’ key life experiences. At the 2022 ServiceNow Federal Forum, we’ll explore how agile, efficient, and effective workflows are transfo...