Given that there are only 24 hours in a day, what could you accomplish if you weren’t stuck doing low-value, repetitive stuff that eats away at your time? Probably a lot more. That’s where automation could be your biggest ally. Join us online Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn from government and industry leaders about how automation can help increase your productivity and that of your workforce.

Learn real-world cyber security skills from top industry experts during SANS Network Security 2023 (September 6-11, PT). Join us Live Online or in Las Vegas, NV to experience interactive training with hands-on labs, practice your skills during NetWars Tournaments, and network with your peers in real time. SANS Network Security 2023 Features Courses In-Person or Live Online Core, DFIR, and Grid NetWars Tournaments on Sep 9 & 10 (In-Person O...

The technology revolution that has reshaped consumer markets has now arrived at the state level. Case in point: the State of Ohio, where state, local and educational organizations are moving quickly to integrate innovative technologies that can drive better decision-making while lowering the cost of ownership for IT systems. Incorporating new technologies also creates opportunities to reimagine the future workforce, for both the public and pr...

The spread of 5G – fifth-generation mobile communications – across all levels of government is being accelerated by its usefulness in high-speed data transmissions and flexibility in customizing network applications. And the range of applications by government agencies made possible by 5G may only be limited by one’s imagination. Some of the innovations supported by this wireless standard were born out of necessity – at...

Register Today for Acquisition Training for the Real World! When: July 24, 2023 to August 4, 2023 from 1 – 2 pm ET / 10 – 11 am PT Register here: https://gsasolutionssecure.gsa.gov/AcquisitionTrainingfortheRealWorld Why: Become an expert on GSA’s tools and digital services and how they can help improve your acquisitions Gain skills to improve the government’s buying power and reduce contract duplication Learn about GSA...

In today’s digital world, IT modernization and cybersecurity are intertwined with delivering a vast range of state services to residents. According to the National Association of State CIOs, these were the top two concerns facing state governments in 2022. They are two reasons why the state of Florida in 2020 created the Florida Digital Service (FDS), to partner with all state agencies to deliver services. In a state that often faces nat...

A recent report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies says the Department of Defense needs to strengthen its software design in order to maintain a competitive edge against foreign adversaries. Harnessing the power of data and analytics remains a critical part of achieving mission goals across all federal agencies. Government organizations need to constantly innovate and strengthen software design in order to stay ahead of th...

"How can we implement a holistic approach to cybersecurity?" "What methodologies, policies, technologies, and specific tools can we deploy to prevent, detect and monitor cybersecurity threats"? "How can we build a more effective program?" As more data breaches are disclosed, cybersecurity is at the forefront of Boards, executives, employees and consumers. Breaches are a continuing threat to an organization's reputation through the disclosure o...

The state of Texas wants to accelerate the use of next-generation technology to deliver secure digital services. To that end, it has released its 2022-2026 State Strategic Plan for Information Resources Management, which sets four overarching goals: Secure IT service delivery Advanced data management Strategic digital transformation Proactive approach to emerging technologies Just as Texas agencies are looking to modernize and transform their...

As the government moves increasingly towards digital infrastructure, geopolitical tensions rise, and individuals access more endpoints from more locations than ever before, a strong cyber posture must be embedded in everything agencies do. Policy guidance such as the cyber executive order, NIST’s updated security risk framework, and the Cyberspace Solarium’s recommendations offer strategic direction while tactical playbooks such as...