Federal agencies are facing ever more sophisticated adversaries and threats that place our privacy, our economy, and our Nation at risk.These cyber threats are diverse and include the prevalence of malicious actors who operate globally at will; the growth of risks from the Internet of Things, and increasingly complex networks, all elevating the security and resilience of cyberspace to a critical homeland security imperative. Exacerbating these...

The annual AFFIRM Leadership Awards Celebration is the recognition of outstanding leadership in the Federal Government since 1979. The AFFIRM Leadership Awards are among the most prestigious of the Federal community, honoring individual and team outstanding leadership from the preceding year. First awarded in 1979, award honorees join a prestigious list of agency executives and managers. Awards are for demonstrated leadership leading to succe...

On March 15, join the Association for Federal Information Resources Management (AFFIRM) and US Cyber Challenge (USCC) at our 3rd annual Cybersecurity Summit. This in-depth, half-day session will feature an all-star line-up of technologists, entrepreneurs, and government and industry thought leaders who will explore this growing threat as well as innovative approaches to attract and retain the best cyber talent. Agenda 7:00am: Coffee, Networkin...

Join AFFIRM, in collaboration with TechAmerica Foundation, for an informative discussion of seismic shifts taking place in the Federal market at AFFIRM’s December 18th monthly luncheon. You’ll hear from thought-leaders from DOE, VA, USDA, and GSA as they share their perspectives on budget priorities within their agencies and the mission imperatives that are driving them. We’ll also discuss highlights from the TechAmerica fede...

As the Administration develops the U.S. Open Government National Action Plan 2.0 to further harness new technologies, policy continues to drive innovation and change. Open data, mobile computing, identity management, Cloud First and more have brought to government leaders new tools to improve mission performance. AFFIRM’s November educational forum will draw upon both government policy leaders and practitioners to talk about how to seaml...

Cyber innovation is a topic of critical importance to our government and our nation. All of us from industry to state and local government to U.S. Federal play a role. Join us as we gather to ensure our nation’s cyber strength. This event is open for registration and will deliver this program as scheduled. Government holds a trusted role as the shepherd of our national security. Threats to cyberspace pose some of the most serious challen...

Army IT Day is an annual one-day conference focused on issues and challenges facing the future Army. Senior leaders will describe the Army vision, operational requirements, acquisition strategies and potential opportunities for industry. If you are currently doing IT business with the Army then you absolutely need to be at AFCEA NOVA Army IT Day. Solid industry partnerships will enable the Army transition to a global network enterprise. Indust...

Event Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 8:00am - 5:00pm Achieving Cyberspace Superiority Supporting the National Security Strategy Air Force IT Day is an annual one-day conference focused on issues and challenges facing the future Air Force. Senior leaders will describe the Air Force vision, operational requirements, acquisition strategies and potential opportunities for industry. The 10th Annual Air Force IT Day will continue in the tradit...