Cybersecurity is a cornerstone of the Biden administration’s priorities and has never been more important to securing the nation’s infrastructure and data from cyber threats than it is today. Government IT leaders must remain vigilant against near-constant cyber threats while maintaining legacy systems and securing a remote workforce. In this workshop, Nextgov/FCW will examine the most important trends in cybersecurity across the f...

Leaders across the federal government are under pressure to deliver on an ever-expanding mission with limited resources. Doing so requires the modernization of systems and processes to connect data, content, and applications to maximize existing infrastructure investments and enhance information availability, value, and security. With countless directives and executive orders on everything from cybersecurity and data sharing to improving the c...

As custodians of critical information and public trust, government employees confront intricate security challenges in a landscape filled with multifaceted threats. They require a sophisticated approach to the technology that underpins their operations. IT leaders are strategically incorporating specialized frameworks into their tech stacks, thereby gaining comprehensive control over mobile operations. This encompasses overseeing identities, m...

Zero Trust is a must for most federal civilian agencies in 2024, with the Biden administration’s directive for agencies to adopt at least some level of zero trust architecture by September. Faced with challenges in everything from automation and modernization to the hybrid work environment, today’s IT and cyber leaders aim to mitigate risk by adopting the latest zero trust security solutions to secure their endpoints and protect th...

As cybersecurity concerns and connectivity challenges grow in the public sector, so does the need for more protected, seamless communication. A cellular network with dedicated access to private resources can support classified and confidential applications. Whether it’s hybrid cloud or on-premise, on the battlefield or in a hospital, public sector leaders can facilitate efficient communication by leveraging wireless technologies like pri...

As government agencies of all kinds adopt the strategies necessary to shape their citizen services into streamlined platforms, leaders are increasingly turning to data as both a reference point for success and a technology apparatus for affecting change. In taking what was once a useful tool and making it an essential part of the complex modernization process, data and the tools used to analyze it has become invaluable for IT officials looking...

Government continues to invest in digital transformation efforts to improve agility and customer engagement, seeing the greatest results in their cloud migration efforts. While not a new focus area, leveraging cloud became a staple of mission delivery in the height of the pandemic, but integration efforts happened almost overnight, leaving necessary improvements throughout the enterprise. Now, with a vision towards the future of government, le...

With advancements in technology, evolutions in workforce expectations, and unprecedented threats, the work of the federal government is constantly changing. Each year, leaders are tasked with protecting their role as stewards to the American people and challenged to rethink how government meets this mission. Join us on Tuesday, October 17th to learn more about the current state of the federal government, leadership priorities, and case studies...

Amidst historic inflation and global economic uncertainty, the pay and benefits for former and current civil servants remains a key concern for those seeking consistent and reliable compensation for the work they do. Though the Social Security Administration recently announced the highest cost of living adjustment in decades, affecting millions of federal retirees, challenges in price reporting, energy costs, and other expenses can make even d...

Billions of dollars in federal grants are flowing to states, cities and counties. The federal investments made in the last three years stabilized state and local governments from the economic uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic and are now offering them an opportunity to usher in unprecedented changes in state and local government operations and services. And we have only scratched the surface of the potential of these funds. In this virtual...