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....

In an era of escalating cyber threats, public sector agencies must not only meet compliance mandates but also strengthen their defenses across a complex and ever-evolving landscape. With the integration of artificial intelligence, the push for Zero Trust, and the need to secure cloud environments and the supply chain, the public sector faces new challenges in ensuring resilience while improving cost and technology efficiencies. This year...

The federal government has invested almost four years to move all its systems and networks to a least permissive access architecture, based on the concept of “never trust, always verify.” This has significantly improved cybersecurity, but it’s a moving target – bad actors, whether cyber criminals or hostile nation-states, keep evolving their tools and tactics, seeking new vectors they can penetrate. To constantly improv...

Cyber threats are growing, especially against state and local governments, as bad actors across the world try to exploit systems that have weak cybersecurity and so are vulnerable to attack. But some states are fighting back against these threats by employing a whole-of-state cybersecurity strategy. Relying heavily on information sharing across the different levels of government, offering shared services and partnering with private industry, a...

Are you effectively navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) or struggling to meet CMMC 2.0 compliance? For Defense Industrial Base (DIB) companies like yours, meeting these cybersecurity requirements is not just a regulatory hurdle, but a critical factor in securing Department of Defense contracts. The challenge is significant: streamlining security protocols, managing sensitive d...

Cybersecurity in the public sector is complex — especially when you're balancing compliance mandates, legacy systems, and growing remote work demands. For many agencies, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) has become the goal. But getting there? That’s the challenge. Join Government Technology, Palo Alto Networks, and LevelBlue for a live discussion that will dive into a clear, step-by-step guide to help you build a strong SASE strat...

Join us for our monthly Coffee & Community event, where professionals from the Charlottesville area come together to explore the intersection of technology, federal government initiatives, and academia. These informal gatherings are designed to foster innovation through collaboration and to provide a platform for members of the intelligence community, academia, and industry experts to exchange ideas, discuss emerging trends, and build valu...

The new CMMC Rule went into effect on December 16, 2024, and here’s the reality: no contractor knows if their next contract will require full CMMC certification for the prime and anyone handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). That’s why CEIC West is so important. This event brings together the experts, tools, and practical strategies you need to: Avoid losing contracts or renewals because you’re not certified. Ac...

Get ready to take your technical skills to the next level. Our CASP+ Boot Camp dives deep into security architecture, security operations, security engineering, cryptography and governance, risk and compliance. As you prepare for your CASP+ exam, you’ll apply critical thinking to propose and implement solutions that map to enterprise drivers. Who should attend: Security architects Security engineers Security analysts Security operations...

At our CISM Boot Camp, we explore and develop your essential skills and knowledge in the following domains: Domain 1: Information security governance Domain 2: Information security risk management Domain 3: Information security program Domain 4: Incident management By the end of our CISM Boot Camp, you will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel in information security management and pass the CISM exam with flying colors.