Power grids, water systems, transportation networks and other vital services are essential to communities but lack substantial cyber defenses. Their vulnerabilities make them tempting targets, whether for nation-states or cybercriminals. For instance, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning earlier this year that a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group already has footholds in multiple networks operated by...

Hands-On Cyber Security Training in Chicago Celebrating 35 Years of Cybersecurity Excellence Dive into an immersive cyber security training experience at SANS Chicago 2024 (August 12-17, CT). Led by world-renowned instructors boasting extensive industry experience, SANS Chicago 2024 offers live access to top experts in the field. SANS Chicago 2024 is equipped with industry-leading hands-on labs, simulations, and exercises that you can immediat...

Join us for the second annual Global Autonomous Systems Conference to continue the in-depth conversations between practitioners, researchers and policymakers about the current state and future of autonomous systems and artificial intelligence in Alaska, across the nation and around the world. The three-day conference will include presentations from worldwide experts, conversations among policy and industry leaders, and opportunities to connect...

Serious Cyber Security Training in Nashville Celebrating 35 Years of Cybersecurity Excellence Unlock the full potential of your career with cyber security training at SANS Nashville 2024 (August 5-10, CT). Guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field, this event provides exclusive access to live industry experts, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve. Immerse yourself in a learning environment that features industry-leadin...

State governments understand that utilizing IT effectively is the key to delivering excellent customer service. For instance, in Ohio the current strategic plan forthrightly states that the “use of State technology assets to increase the wellbeing of Ohioans and their health, property, security, livelihood, and prosperity is essential.” Measures include improving information security and privacy, building on cloud-smart infrastruct...

NDIA Electronics Division Meeting Join us for an insightful gathering of industry experts, government officials, and academia leaders as we delve into a comprehensive discussion centered around aligning public and private microelectronics ecosystems with defense programs of record. Our focus is on achieving the goals set forth by our national microelectronics strategy while ensuring sustainability for the future. Throughout this event, partici...

As federal agencies tackle the demands of integrating cybersecurity, cloud security, artificial intelligence, and digital services, they face the complex and evolving challenge of IT modernization. This process is critical and necessary across the Federal Government, with each agency undergoing its unique transformation journey. Cloud security, in particular, plays a pivotal role in this modernization, ensuring that sensitive data is protected...

Tune in on August 1st at 10am Technology is dramatically reshaping the way state and local governments operate and connect with their constituents. From cloud computing to the rise of artificial intelligence, advances in various technologies allow state and local leaders to reimagine both their internal processes and external services. Building the infrastructure that allows for that type of transformation is no small feat. From integrating ne...

Federal CIOs know the days of protecting a network perimeter are gone — firewalls were never designed to address edge computing, remote work, hybrid clouds, or multiple devices used by a single person. This is why all Federal agencies were directed by Executive Order 14028 and the follow-up Office of Management and Budget memo laying out a Zero Trust Strategy to implement a Zero Trust architecture by the end of September 2024. With that...

Join us Thursday, July 11th for GovForward's 6th Annual ATO and Cloud Security Summit! Close the gap! That’s the new policy push for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. FedRAMP was established to help standardize the government’s approach to using cloud service offerings. Between July 2019 and April 2023, agencies increased the number of authorizations by roughly 60 percent, expanding from core infrastructure to...