Cybersecurity is always the top priority if you ask state or local IT leaders. In a space that moves so fast and affects so many, two of the most common challenges named by security workers are the feeling of isolation in knowing that they face all these threats alone from their resource-constrained, staff-limited offices, and a general feeling of being overwhelmed by the new varieties of cyberattacks that are discovered each day. The SNG Live...

IT modernization has been a federal priority for years, but many agencies still struggle to turn that goal into a practical plan of action. Securing multi-year funding is one challenge, but the fundamental obstacle is often the sheer complexity of transforming government-scale systems. Smart, successful modernization demands a holistic approach that addresses several essential pillars: security, network infrastructure, multi-cloud architecture...

The global information technology supply chain has been hit with a growing and unprecedented number of attacks as adversaries attempt to compromise systems with various forms of malware in an attempt to steal or compromise or hold for ransom sensitive information. Federal executives realized how complex the question of supply chain security was in 2017 when officials tried to implement the Department of Homeland Security’s order to remov...

Eight years in, the Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation program has matured and broadened its offerings significantly. The focus now is on deploying a threat intelligence framework for governmentwide use, integrating the AWARE risk-scoring algorithm and rolling out of security orchestration automation and response (SOAR) to automate vulnerability detection and defensive cyber operations. More extensive and sophisticated use of data in dashboa...

In an era dominated by unprecedented challenges for state and local government as well as higher education institutions, data and machine learning are an increasing focus for technology leaders. Now, as the coronavirus pandemic begins to define a new normal for government, data and machine learning has the chance to drastically change the government technology workforce in a big way. This SNG Live virtual event will bring together voices of th...

LEAP HR: Government is your chance to hear from the disruptors rethinking HR at all levels of government sharing the most radical stories of HR transformation delivering a measurable ROI and walk away with the practical, truly transformative people strategies you can replicate in your own organization. Only at LEAP HR: Government 2019 you could've discovered: In a target-rich, but resource-poor public sector operating environment how can feder...

Join us for an informal roundtable discussion as we share insights for enhancing and simplifying your agency’s cybersecurity strategy.Agencies are looking to acquire and implement cybersecurity solutions to modernize and defend the networks that support the missions and functions of government. Lumen security experts will discuss ways we have helped agencies leverage existing IT investments and provide holistic solutions to protect agenc...

The federal landscape is constantly changing. The national health crisis that we are currently facing has brought greater changes and an even greater demand for innovative solutions by the federal workforce. To help address these challenges, Graduate School USA (GSUSA) presents “Today’s Federal Workforce: Gleaning from the Past to Create Organizational Success,” a series of webcasts that uses our W. Edwards Deming Outstanding...

Agencies are improving their cybersecurity posture to some degree, particularly as they develop better basic cyber hygiene and modernize their legacy systems. At the same time, bad actors are getting better at finding new ways to attack and access federal IT systems. On top of all this, agencies now face new challenges presented by the coronavirus, like securing a distributed workforce. This SNG Live Virtual session will bring together federal...

Federal agencies are making meaningful progress migrating to the cloud. But the journey looks different for everyone. The administration’s Cloud Smart policy guides agencies to be thoughtful about the practical realities of moving to the cloud and consider if an on-premise or hybrid solution makes more sense based on their unique needs. During this SNG Live virtual session, federal IT officials will discuss their progress moving to the c...