In today’s interconnected digital landscape, application programming interfaces (APIs) play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication and data exchange between various applications and systems. However, with this increased connectivity comes heightened security risks, particularly concerning the protection of sensitive data in those APIs. One of the most notorious examples of API risk is the Cambridge Analytica scandal in the...

Adopting a zero trust policy has become imperative for agencies aiming to safeguard their digital assets against increasingly sophisticated threats. It represents a true paradigm shift, away from traditional perimeter-based security models to a more dynamic, trust-never always-verify approach. One critical part of implementing zero trust is managing digital identity – ensuring that access to resources is securely managed and continuously...

Federal agencies collect vast amounts of data that often goes untapped because unlocking its full value is complex. But as agencies move to comply with the White House Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, harnessing the potential in their own data can help meet the EO’s objectives. Agencies can facilitate the use of AI by using their data to train custom large language model...

In an era of escalating cyber threats, a proactive approach is essential. This panel will highlight how zero trust principles can be augmented by comprehensive visibility and advanced analytics. By monitoring user behaviors, network traffic, and device activities, federal agencies can gain real-time insights into potential threats, swiftly detecting anomalies and unauthorized activities. This approach empowers agencies to respond promptly to s...

The whirlwind of artificial intelligence tools in 2023 proved the government is eager to embrace the technology as soon as possible. An overwhelming 99% of agency leaders agree investing in safe and effective AI is essential to fulfilling their mission, according to a recent survey conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of ICF. Despite being rich in data, many agencies are lagging in the data modernization needed to support AI – and c...

Join our webinar, "Transform Your Analytics: Unlock Hidden Insights in Your Data," to discover how AI can revolutionize your organization's decision-making process by providing actionable data and insights. We will explore two crucial topics: explainable AI and the importance of comprehensive datasets. This webinar will showcase how explainable AI makes complex data models transparent and interpretable, enabling users to understand the decisio...

Government agencies at all levels are doing everything they can to protect their data from the ongoing onslaught of cyberattacks. Whether it’s implementing zero trust architecture to meet the requirements of Executive Order 14028, federal agencies using FedRAMP certified cloud services, any of the dozens of state, local, municipal and educational organizations enrolled in StateRAMP, government as a whole understands the critical importan...

GovFuture Forum, a monthly demo and panel event where government innovators, technologists, thought leaders, movers-and-shakers, government ecosystem partners, and interested people see showcases on cool new technology in a demo format, learn from innovators in high-value panels, and interact with each other. Agenda: 9am-9:15am: Check-in and networking 9:15am-10:15am: Innovation Demos Demos from: Procurement Innovation Lab: AI for Market Resea...

The demands on the public sector are greater than ever and to meet these demands, agencies are transforming how they collect and use data. These advancements are leading to new ways of service in a modernized workforce – and paired with an increased digital presence – means increased risk and more destructive cyberattacks. It has never been more important to stop breaches before they happen. Security must now be at the center of ev...

Thousands of women have worked to provide U.S. government data and statistical analysis. This data helps the government operate but also helps civilians, nonprofits, and academia. Even though there have been great advances with women in the government, there is still a large gender gap in Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 26.9% of women make up the federal technology workforce according to a recent study by the Equal Em...