As custodians of critical information and public trust, government employees confront intricate security challenges in a landscape filled with multifaceted threats. They require a sophisticated approach to the technology that underpins their operations. IT leaders are strategically incorporating specialized frameworks into their tech stacks, thereby gaining comprehensive control over mobile operations. This encompasses overseeing identities, m...

Government entities hold massive amounts of data within their cyber walls. Utilizing and protecting this data is a top priority for leaders across government. As agencies strive to reach new heights in efficiency and effectiveness, new techniques for managing and accessing this very data are coming to the forefront. Most notably, how can leaders translate the data from collection and storage to decision making and action? How are leaders lever...

From Cloud First to Cloud Smart policies, cloud computing has underpinned much of government’s IT modernization for the past decade. The importance of cloud adoption took on an increased urgency over the past two years as agencies needed to quickly and securely enable remote work for thousands of employees. Now, as agencies at all stages of their cloud journey develop the next generation of cloud strategy, issues around security, enterpr...

Digital transformation is a journey and IT modernization is a key part—along with transforming business processes, developing a data strategy, and reskilling the workforce. In this FCW Workshop, experts from both government and industry will share their experiences with digital transformation, including: Leveraging IT modernization to refine business processes Streamlining inefficient workflows Using automation to liberate workers from l...

The push to modernize agencies’ outdated IT systems has been remarkably constant in recent years. Guidance on how to modernize, however, has come in a sometimes-confusing array of programs and policies. Federal IT leaders must not only knit those mandates and initiatives into a coherent effort, but also make sure the governmentwide priorities square with their agency’s unique mission needs. That’s no small challenge, but the...

Delivering Smarter Digital ServicesCitizen engagement is both a science and an art. Successful efforts are measurable, data-rich and mission driven, but truly connecting with end users requires skills and mindsets that can remain elusive for many agencies. Overcoming those obstacles is essential, and government’s customers now take it for granted that services should be available at any time, from any device, and through multiple channe...

CDM: Growing and Changing in CybersecurityThe DHS and GSA created the CDM Program in 2012 with the vision that all federal networks would be continuously scanned to identify and respond to threats and breaches. However, most federal agencies remain at risk, and cannot detect when large amounts of information leave their networks. Register today to attend the Big Issues: CDM Conference on November 28th in Washington, DC. Hear cyber experts fro...

IT Modernization: Supporting the Agency Journey Government agencies at all levels are under pressure to modernize their IT operations. As technology matures and expectations increase, government IT leaders try to find the best path forward. Register today to attend the Modernization Summit being held on October 10th in Washington, DC. Hear IT experts share practical information and guidance to achieve modernization the best way possible. You'l...

Government IT leaders can work hard every day in their pursuit of innovation and still be stuck spinning their wheels in maintaining decades-old technology. While industry partners roll out the next big thing, government leaders too often are playing catch up by deploying technology that has long been standard in the private sector. There are many challenges: competing budget priorities, stove-piped systems and programs, lack of institutional...

The ATARC Federal Cloud & Data Center Summit will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, D.C. This educational, one-day symposium examined the Cloud tools and techniques being used by the Federal Government to provide agencies with greater efficiency, open soure solutions and cost savings. The event will also feature the MITRE-ATARC Cloud Collaboration Symposium, where subject matter e...