Last year, AI broke into the mainstream and business use cases with the advent of generative AI and large language algorithms (LLMs). IDC predicts that AI spending will continue to accelerate to over $301 billion globally by 2026. Despite all the buzz, a recent Gartner survey reveals that over half of organizations don’t have an internal policy on generative AI — opening them up to potential ethical, legal, and privacy risks. This...

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...

It is hard to think of a technology that has taken over the IT ecosystem faster than artificial intelligence. OpenAI released ChatGPT in November 2022, and yet it already has evolved so much that it bears little resemblance to v .0. The federal government has been moving quickly by its standards to address AI’s challenges and capabilities, including a Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights, an AI Risk Management Framework from the National I...

Become a black belt in ransomware detection and response and get a blueprint to build your organization’s cyber resilience at a Trellix virtual workshop.Cyber experts will help you identify gaps in your current architecture and put together an action plan that helps you take back control and defend against ransomware. Join experts and your peers for an interactive workshop. Map out a plan of action in your personal workbook Take part in...

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) isn’t a new concept. However, the Biden Administration has made achieving DEIA goals a cornerstone of its agenda. The only problem is that there are numerous mandates, goals and policies all aimed at improving DEIA, which makes wading through the various directives difficult for overburdened agencies. Join us online Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from...

K-12 institutions are focused on providing continuous, safe, and secure learning environments for students and staff. Despite being resource constrained, school districts must adhere to fundamental cybersecurity practices such as FERPA compliance and ransomware prevention. Join us to learn about the top cybersecurity best practices for K-12 school districts and how Palo Alto Networks approaches these in order to safeguard people and data. In...

In today's digital-first world, establishing an engaging virtual learning environment is both essential and demanding. It's no longer sufficient to merely reach learners, regardless of their location; trainers must also craft personalized and captivating digital learning content. Leverage hybrid learning to create a unified learning experience with content that’s available in any format across devices, letting users learn anywhere, at an...

Since its launch in 2011, FedRAMP has become the best practice for selecting, deploying, and managing cloud systems and applications in the U.S. Federal Government. And in January 2023, the FedRAMP Authorization Act made FedRAMP the law of the land! Now, Rev 5 of FedRAMP brings unprecedented levels of automation and continuous monitoring to this industry leading approach enabling faster submissions and authorizations. The key to these new leve...

The federal government expends significant resources on manual data processing and entry, which is not only time-consuming but also error prone. Technological advancements now empower agencies to streamline data processing and extract valuable insights from their document repositories, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Join Digital Government Institute (DGI), Hyland and Amazon Web Services for a webinar exploring the application, benefits, an...

Agencies across government have launched multiple initiatives to prepare for the federal workforce of the future. But what does that really look like, and how will it personally affect you? Join Federal News Network for a panel discussion featuring government human capital leaders as we partner with WAEPA for its Annual Members Meeting. Our leading federal workforce reporter, Drew Friedman, will moderate a far-ranging discussion on critical pe...