When DOD rolled out its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program in 2020, it was designed to secure the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in systems used by contractors in Defense Industrial Base that support business and warfighting efforts. Initially, an independent accreditation body was to certify a group of third-party assessment organizations. The plan ran into a number of obstacles as industry organizations questioned...

With the supply chain crisis remaining at the forefront of public concern, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently commented on Twitter that the data sharing bedrock within the White House' Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative will help streamline a clogged supply chain. "Sharing data is key to making the most of the physical infrastructure we have," he said. By Harmonizing processes, applications, and data being sha...

Spreadsheets have been deeply presented in our lives for many years; many cannot imagine a day without them. Between formulas, pivot tables, broken macros, VBA codes, debugging, circular references, auto-recovery files, and endless versions on a shared folder... Spreadsheets have their limits. Join Alteryx to learn how states are using Alteryx to: Reduce their dependence on spreadsheetsIncrease their productivity Deliver actionable insights fr...

The Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) or Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS) contain a wealth of data, but it doesn't tell the whole story. Valuable data may also reside in other systems such as SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, or Child Support. The ability to quickly have a holistic view of a Person, Case & Service history, or other external factors, leads to better decisions and better outcomes. A dat...

Join us for this fireside chat where Nic Chaillan, former Chief Software Officer for the US Air Force, and Gary Barlet, Federal Field CTO for Illumio, discuss the EO's implementation, how the private sector responded to the request for support, and ongoing implementation needs and challenges. May 2022 marks the 1st anniversary of Executive Order 14028: Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity" which tasked Government agencies with adopting best pr...

When DOD rolled out its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program in 2020, it was designed to secure the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in systems used by contractors in Defense Industrial Base that support business and warfighting efforts. Initially, an independent accreditation body was to certify a group of third-party assessment organizations. The plan ran into a number of obstacles as industry organizations questioned...

Provide Personalized Omni-Channel Communications Constituents expect personal and relevant communications across email, mobile, social media, and direct mail. Different segments of your audience have different preferences for engagement. As a result, agencies are challenged on how to best deliver vital information in a way that is most effective for each recipient. Join this session to learn how to personalize outreach and engagement to delive...

Agency networks are comprised of tens to hundreds of thousands of devices from dozens of vendors running billions of lines of code across a hybrid multi-cloud network. In addition to the sheer size of networks, complexity is amplified by its constantly changing nature. It’s no longer possible for people to understand the network, technology is necessary. Network administrators need a network digital twin to keep the network agile, predi...

With the Executive Order (EO) 14057 being signed last December, the Federal Government must now lead by example to achieve a carbon pollution-free electricity sector by 2035 and net-zero emissions economy-wide by no later than 2050. The head of each agency is required to develop an agency-wide strategic process and meet goals such as 100% zero-emission vehicle acquisitions by 2035, including 100% zero-emission light-duty vehicle acquisitions b...

Registration is Full Southern Grants Forum - The Conference for Grants Management - is the region’s premier grants training conference. You and fellow grants professionals will learn about the key requirements for managing awards and the latest developments affecting grant-funded organizations and the future of grants management. Session topics include: Uniform Guidance, Cost principles, Fiscal management, GASB update, Human Resources, I...