The federal government is fully engulfed in an AI and automation revolution. While agencies have been dabbling in applications of machine learning and other AI-related technologies for a decade or more, the arrival of generative AI and its wider mainstream adoption has brought a sense of urgency for the federal government to be a leader in the space. At the same time, in many cases, agencies are applying basic automation to repetitive, mundane...

There is an urgent need to transform the federal workforce into a more agile and efficient model. Modernization is not just about technology, but about people. HR must play a central role in achieving mission objectives by building a strong and adaptable workforce, prioritizing skills and abilities (over traditional credentials), and embracing AI solutions to revolutionize how it attracts, retains, and manages talent, ultimately creating a mo...

Even in an era of rapidly-expanding technology, cybersecurity remains among the biggest challenges public sector technology leaders face. State and local government information security leaders, as well as their counterparts at higher education institutions, are continuing to adapt to an ever-changing reality at an even faster pace. From defending government systems from threats produced by — and with systems augmented by — generat...

As federal agencies meet early deadlines for zero-trust adoption set in motion by the Biden administration’s executive order on cybersecurity and related mandates, it's becoming clear that achieving this basic level of zero-trust security isn't an end state — instead, it's the first step on a continued journey. And, as more and more transformation and innovation are introduced into the federal tech marketplace, agencies now have op...

Operational technology powers critical systems across the nation, from the power grid to water facilities and pipelines. As OT integrates with IT networks, it faces new cyber risks that threaten national security. Recent reports of foreign adversaries infiltrating OT systems highlight the urgent need for resilience and defense. Join top government leaders and industry experts to explore advanced strategies for protecting U.S. operational techn...

Digital transformation is more essential now than ever for state and local governments, as well as higher education institutions. Only a few years removed from a period of crisis decision making and sped up timelines, technology leaders are continuing to chase modernization and digital expansion and ready to embrace the change that comes along with it. In addition, citizens continue to clamor for a better digital experience, meaning government...

Join more than 10,000 influential leaders from the cybersecurity community at CyberWeek, the nation’s largest week-long cybersecurity festival focused on digital threats, online privacy, security innovation and the U.S. government’s work to defend the nation's cyberspace. CyberWeek is an annual movement bringing together top C-Suite leaders, information security professionals, security researchers, state and federal officials and o...

The relentless growth of cyberattacks in today's digitally interconnected world has taken on new urgency for public sector officials, private sector leaders and those who operate the nation's critical infrastructure. The emergence of AI, combined with the growing resources of nation-state and criminal hackers, pose new dangers and risks that threaten not just individual privacy and corporate interests but also national security and global stab...

The role of AI in responding to security threats has taken on new urgency as agency leaders grapple with AI's emergence into mainstream business applications. However, threat actors are moving just as quickly to capitalize on AI to advance their attacks.Secure your spot at the Google Public Sector Summit on Wednesday, October 16 to hear how agency and industry experts are approaching the widening intersection of AI and security. You'll hear fr...

As technology evolves and the world around us becomes more digitally interconnected, real-time information sharing is key to staying ahead of emerging threats — from making decisions on battlefields abroad and keeping our nation safe to responding to emergencies and delivering humanitarian aid. The ability of defense, intelligence, and federal agencies to rapidly and securely share releasable information with partners ultimately determin...