To protect the health and safety of attendees, all 2021 summits have been moved to a virtual platform due to COVID-19 concerns. The Official Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. These events maintain as much of the traditional tradeshow experience as possible with a...

With aging IT infrastructure, outdated job classification system and a greying government workforce, agency executive and human capital officers face a trifecta of challenges in the years ahead. Soaring demand for cybersecurity experts and data scientists are just two examples of the newer professional specialists that the government is struggling to hire. With the rise of vaccinated workers, questions have arisen about the reopening of federa...

The release of Executive Order (EO) 14028 in May made it clear that identity and security professionals must prepare themselves for fundamental changes in how their programs operate. As we get to the end of 2021, we are getting further clarity on what those changes might look like. Most recently, this has come from new guidance drafted by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): a F...

The possibilities and expectations for the Controllership function are rapidly evolving, and finance professionals are facing the continuous expansion of their skill set as roles develop through rapid transformation. As the work, the workforce, and the workplace continue to evolve, how can businesses capitalize on this transformation? We’ll discuss: How organizations can navigate the digital landscape and transition the Controllership wo...

For decades talent strategies and processes were built around specific jobs. In a world that now values innovation and speed over efficiency, how can a skills-based organization (SBO) facilitate rapid talent sourcing and support strategic objectives? We’ll discuss: Key differences between job-based and skills-based talent management. Specific ways that an SBO can unleash value at all levels, from CXOs and managers to frontline employees....

The rapid delivery of applications in today's MultiCloud environments presents complex challenges for government agencies. The transformation to dynamic environments is driving a re-framing of operations and application delivery, resulting in the adoption of a new Enterprise IT operating model. This shift is accelerating the ability of agencies to design, test and deploy secure software across dynamic environments – accentuating the risi...

The U.S. military maintains bases in more than 70 countries and territories around the world, some of them in inhospitable or hard-to-reach areas. When a piece of equipment fails – whether a weapon, a radar dish, or something more prosaic like a mess hall stove – getting replacement parts can be difficult and time-consuming, and the delay can cause anything from mild inconvenience to serious problems meeting the mission. Larger bas...

Government agencies will be operating in a hybrid workplace for the foreseeable future. Establishing secure connections between user endpoints and cloud resources through a zero trust approach is critical to ensuring the hybrid work environment remains sustainable. In this exclusive webinar, technology executives from the National Science Foundation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and Look...

The SolarWinds hack, increasing pressure on U.S. networks by foreign incursions, and software vulnerabilities underline the importance of effective internet operations management.Government and military networks need to have full end-to-end discovery and management capabilities. This includes both their on-premises and cloud attack surfaces. In fact, according to the 2021 Cortex Xpanse Attack Surface Threat Report, nearly 80% of exposures are...

A year and a half into a pandemic, months into a new administration, and still reeling from cyberattacks that hit government agencies, contractors, and critical infrastructure partners, federal security professionals face unprecedented challenges. Tackling those challenges will require a strategic blend of technology, policy, and partnership.  SC Media will host a two-day free event to dissect the challenges and opportunities facing the...