Identity takes center stage as zero trust implementations grow. Identity has been key to individual access to information for some time in government, but it has often been based on physical access cards. As the federal government now begins a move to accommodate more mobile devices in non-traditional environments, agencies are working to consolidate and update their identity systems to protect a broad range of access by individuals and device...

Recent developments in cybersecurity and supply chain management across government have necessitated deeper investment in public and private sector collaboration. Tasked with addressing the latest challenges in information and communications technology, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Task Force has been hard at work doing just that, addressing the myriad issues facing these essential network...

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, edge computing, iterative software development, wireless networking, and data management all offer federal agencies an edge in their digital transformations, as well as their abilities to forge better services and address missions. Along with those technologies, however, come many challenges that require constant recalibration of plans and capabilities. The last two years forced agencies to adapt to e...

When DOD rolled out its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program in 2020, it was designed to secure the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in systems used by contractors in Defense Industrial Base that support business and warfighting efforts. Initially, an independent accreditation body was to certify a group of third-party assessment organizations. The plan ran into a number of obstacles as industry organizations questioned...

For almost three decades, governments at all levels have been working to improve the way they deliver services and benefits and engage with their customers---both internal and external. Efforts from past administrations focused on modernizing infrastructures and improving digital delivery, as well as gathering feedback from the public on how well the services were delivered. The Biden Administration has made customer experience one of its thre...

Just as technology has been constantly changing and evolving, so has DOD's strategy for the best way to modernize the tools it provides to the warfighters and their business support services. In 2018, the agency released a strategy to use cloud technology, which has been revised over the intervening years to reflect the cancellation of the JEDI contract and the adoption of DOD's Software Modernization Strategy. The new strategy sets a path for...

Innovation Fast Track - Leveraging Emerging Technology in Modernization EffortsSession Start Time: 9:50AM - 10:10AMOne of the most vexing challenges for any IT leader is how to modernize foundational technologies in order to field cutting-edge solutions such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain and virtual- and augmented reality. In this session, our speakers will discuss how they and others are evolving in ways that allo...

As legacy systems pose mounting risks to your agency's security and productivity, there is no question that modernization is critical to delivering on your mission. How are you evolving your IT strategy to improve public service and elevate your cybersecurity profile?Join us to gain actionable recommendations for improving core processes and implementing cloud services to aid your agency's digital transformation. Nader Nemati, CIO of QTC, will...

The Federal 100 Awards recognize government and industry leaders who have played pivotal roles in the federal government IT community. This black-tie event includes a cocktail reception, dinner, awards presentation and entertainment. The Federal 100 is an opportunity to position your company in front of leading government executives and is an ideal environment to network and build relationships with those leaders. Join us for a celebration of...

Federal agencies realize that they cannot afford to replicate data centers at all of their remote facilities. But they also understand that users at branch offices expect seamless access to applications, data, and services, wherever they reside. In this webcast, a federal IT executive will discuss strategies for extending data center services to branch offices without compromising on either performance or security.