Attend this Washington Technology Industry Day to hear from top IT leaders in government as they discuss how they plan to strengthen their cyber postures – and how industry vendors can help. Topics to be addressed include: Key cybersecurity-related growth areas during the next 12-18 months Core components of evolving cybersecurity strategies Policies and requirements that will guide cybersecurity initiatives This half-day event will prov...

Over the last several years, Big Data has proven its value in numerous programs across the federal government. The emergence of more powerful, precise, and cost-effective tools has made Big Data a viable option for a broad range of potential users, not just data specialists. Yet most agencies have only begun to tap into the greater potential of Big Data. That payoff comes when an organization makes Big Data an integral part of its operations,...

Few agencies have the IT budget of the Homeland Security Department, which is expected to top $6.2 billion in fiscal 2016. One of its 14 component agencies has a budget of $1.5 billion and five others have IT budgets of over $500 million annually: Customs and Border Protection - $1.5 billion National Protection and Programs Directorate - $985.6 million Departmental Management and Operations - $817.6 million Transportation Security Administrati...

When it comes to cybersecurity, state and local have an opportunity to build on significant work already done by the federal government. This includes standards and processes for defining an overarching cyber framework and establishing a baseline for cloud security, as well as a contract for buying continuous diagnostics and mitigation solutions. Register now for this free virtual event, where federal cybersecurity experts will provide state a...

Registration is Now Open! Attend this Washington Technology Industry Day where top IT leaders from across the government will come together to talk about the future of the federal IT enterprise and the ways in which agencies will look to industry to bring it about. Topics to be addressed include: Key cloud- and mobility-related growth areas during the next 18 to 24 months Concerns and pitfalls that agencies are looking to address Policies and...

Register today for the second event in the Federal IT Acquisition Summit series on October 20th in Washington, DC. Hear from seasoned government professionals and decision makers as they provide insight on key issues that are reshaping the federal acquisition environment, as well as contract-specific training opportunities. Featured vehicles include GSA Alliant (including an Alliant 2 update), Army ITES-3S and ADMC-3, NASA SEWP V, and NIH CIO-...

Tickets Now Available! Join us on October 14th for the 28th Annual GCN Awards Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Be there as we recognize the outstanding achievement of federal and state & local teams, who are working at a time when demands for high performance, security and a clear return on investment have never been greater. Your attendance at the 2015 GCN Awards Gala would not only show your support for these achievements, but al...

Join FCW for a discussion on several key issues for evaluating cloud computing options in 2015-2016. Adoption of cloud computing environments is expanding gradually across the public sector, as Federal agencies seek cost-effective ways of hosting and delivering information, services, and applications to constituents, partners, and employees. Yet many remain uncertain about information security in the cloud, and consequently are opting for hybr...

Register today for the Federal IT Acquisition Summit on June 2nd in Washington, DC. Hear from seasoned government speakers as they provide insight on the latest initiatives that will affect the future acquisition of IT product and service delivery, while effectively managing the cost of IT operations and programs. Top Reasons to Attend: 3 uniquely focused tracks led by GSA, SEWP, and NITAAC that provide expert insights and training Opportuniti...

Creating Trusted, Identity-Driven Federal Enterprises Federal agencies are improving identity management programs by focusing on trusted personal credentials, yet efforts to best authenticate employees, partners, and individuals for online transactions continue, with many to be challenging. Government-wide regulations date back more than a decade, with many programs and identity management initiatives launched, such as HSPD-12 which called for...