If your security operations center is overwhelmed and understaffed, you’re not alone. Many organizations are grappling with fragmented systems, alert fatigue and rising cyber risks while working with lean teams and tight budgets. Today’s AI and automation tools are built to ease the load in these situations by taking over routine tasks and enabling better decision-making. Join us for a live webinar on how AI-driven automation is tr...

When a crisis hits -- whether it’s a cyberattack, regional outage, or national emergency -- government and public safety agencies can’t afford to go dark. Yet, many public agencies are still struggling to pass CJIS compliance checks, relying on manual reporting, disconnected tools, or fragile network infrastructure that breaks exactly when they need it most. Join Government Technology and Absolute Software for a live webinar to exp...

I've been a heavy user of AI since the beginning, but the way that I use AI has recently shifted. In this fast-paced, fun talk, we'll cover the top ways that I've improved my efficiency and productivity by changing the way I interact with AI in 2025 and into 2026.

In this talk we will take a look at the most recent attack techniques, targets, and trends. This includes understanding what kind of malware and illicit access items are available on the dark web for sale and how it can be the first sign of a breach, social engineering attacks, and the latest on 0-day and n-day vulnerability research. Artificial Intelligence is an aggressively growing area where we can both use the technology as an attack aid...

AFCEA DC is pleased to bring you our 49th Annual Winter Gala, which will be hosted again at the iconic National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. We have an exciting lineup of experiences featuring the beautiful colors and ambiance of the Northern Lights planned at this year’s event. Join the who’s who in the federal IT community in enjoying all-new immersive experiences and sensory delights for your eyes, ears, and taste buds. C...

With over 7,000 individual and corporate members, our chapter boasts the largest membership in the AFCEA International community. Our chapter is blessed with the hometown advantage of having the Pentagon in our back yard, the Nation's Capital right next door, and the backbone of the Internet at our center. This means that our Monthly luncheons, IT Days, Breakfast and special events connect you with Government speakers that provide current poli...

AI is no longer a future consideration for government—it’s already changing how agencies deliver services, automate workflows, and extract value from data. But with that opportunity comes complexity. As public sector teams explore AI-powered development, they’re facing new challenges around scale, transparency, and operational accountability. Join Government Technology and Tricentis for a live webinar on how AI is reshaping p...

As a known hub for the direction of geopolitics, sanctions, and trade, the Department of State is an attractive target for advanced nation-state threat actors motivated more by a desire for information than by greed, and as public-facing representatives of the U.S. overseas, diplomat staff and buildings don’t have the benefit of anonymity. Deputy Assistant Secretary Gharun Lacy will share Diplomatic Security's cybersecurity strategies fo...

Emerging technology and innovation are rapidly transforming the nature of modern defense. As the U.S. turns to advanced nations like China and Russia as its pacing threats, data-driven, digital capabilities and cyberspace operations will play an essential role in deterring and defending against threats from strategic competitors. Emerging technologies like drones and other autonomous systems and concepts like information and electronic warfare...

The Digital Government Summit is an event that brings together public sector leaders and technology professionals to explore innovative solutions to solve government problems. Key themes include cybersecurity, digital transformation, AI implementation, data governance, and fostering collaboration across multiple stakeholders. Attendees will benefit from expert discussions, peer networking, and insights into the future of government technology....