The widespread use of mission critical, data-intensive services have accelerated more now than ever, and the desire for cloud-ready network infrastructure to support modern battlespace requirements is growing. Seamless connectivity demands higher bandwidth capacity and lower latency, thus network operators are turning to the adoption of 400G optical technologies as part of their network modernization strategy. 400G network upgrades provide the...

The widespread use of mission critical, data-intensive services have accelerated more now than ever, and the desire for cloud-ready network infrastructure to support modern battlespace requirements is growing. Seamless connectivity demands higher bandwidth capacity and lower latency, thus network operators are turning to the adoption of 400G optical technologies as part of their network modernization strategy. 400G network upgrades provide th...

With the recent cybersecurity threats and attacks, including breached content, the shutdown and lock outs of systems and the recurrence of ransomware, the reality of the need for zero-trust and cybersecure systems is evident. The White House responded with a new Cybersecurity Executive Order that lays out and defines stringent mandates to update policies and procedures across government entities for adopting cybersecurity best practices. These...

Federal installations and employees are critical to mission operations. Senior leaders, antiterrorism officers, law enforcement personnel, and emergency managers must be able to identify relevant threats, gain context around each threat to understand its importance, identify the assets that could be affected, and act to avoid or mitigate the impact of a risk event to protect their installations and the people on them. Join us as Everbridge exp...

The pandemic prompted a rush to the cloud. Fast action was critical given the rapid increase in work-from-home requirements and the need to embrace digital technologies to ensure a new way to do business. As companies continue to adopt cloud and implement their digital transformation strategy quickly, there has been a clear trend to embrace speed over security. Establishing security in your hybrid and multi-cloud environments is especially pro...

The premier naval conference and exposition on the West Coast, WEST is now in its 31st year of bringing military and industry leaders together. Co-sponsored by AFCEA International and the U.S. Naval Institute, WEST is the only event in which the makers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a single locale. One recurring highlight of WEST is a town hall discussion among the Chief...

You’ve heard the news, cybersecurity hygiene and software supply chain security will be under the microscope of the federal government for the first time in history. Kick off AFCEA West with coffee and a fireside chat with RADM Danelle Barrett, author of "Rock the Boat: Embrace Change, Encourage Innovation, and Be a Successful Leader" and Matt Howard, EVP of Sonatype, to discuss leadership strategies to successfully navigate your agency...

The Innovation Subcommittee of AFCEA International’s Small Business Committee is launching a new program, called the INNOVATION CONNECTION, that is designed to focus on new, disruptive and emerging technologies. This program offers a unique opportunity for the small business community—from start-ups to more seasoned companies—to gain visibility and showcase their innovative technology to a small group representing the U.S. go...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been rescbeduled due to COVID-19 concerns. New Date: 6/24/2021 The UK government takes cyberspace extremely seriously. So much so, it has invested in cyber security and digital growth for the past 10-years. Adopting a Digital First strategy, the UK government has led the way in platforming its services across the Internet, from MOT records, to TV licensing through to Tax Returns and...

Each year, the AFCEA Bethesda Emerging Leaders (formerly Young AFCEA) Senior Government Executive Forum brings together senior and emerging government IT leaders with industry to examine innovative technologies and strategies used to create a secure, modern, and responsive enterprise. The 2021 event will focus on the theme of Embracing Change and Transformation. During the Roundtable Session, a Senior Government Executive and Emerging Governme...