Digital transformation is the process of rethinking and retooling business processes, workplace culture and user experiences – primarily by replacing rigid legacy systems with digital technologies that are more agile, powerful, efficient and interoperable than their predecessors. In the federal sector, agencies are pursuing digital transformation to streamline operations, more effectively pursue missions and bring greater value to citize...

The ATARC Federal Zero Trust Virtual Summit presented by Duo Security is on September 22, 2020, from 1:30-3:45 PM EST. Don’t miss this gathering of cybersecurity topic experts as they discuss trending and relevant topics in Federal cybersecurity, including Zero Trust, Identity Management, and policy alignment. Hear how government agency team leaders are adjusting their team's policies, processes, and procedures, to help guide their emplo...

Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the final Risk Management Framework (RMF) standard (SP800-37, Rev 2), an update to the Security Control Baselines (draft SP800-53, Rev 5), and a revision to the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF). RMF now requires an additional step, Preparation Step with 18 new Tasks, and the security control baselines families have increased from 18 to 21 to include more privacy an...

It’s been more than 40 years since the last major revamp of the federal job classification system—before the internet and cell phones, let alone cloud services and data scientists. And in the wake of COVID-19, even employees in long-established roles are being forced to adapt to radically different working environments. The challenges for federal agencies are massive -- but so too are the opportunities to reimagine roles within the...

The Advanced Technology Academic Research Center (ATARC) GITEC Emerging Technology Awards will recognize government and industry leaders who have made significant contributions to the advancement and implementation of technology innovations. The awards will honor the person or project team deserving of recognition for driving towards government transformation while delivering results. Awards include: Advancing Artificial Intelligence and Data...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been moved to online-only due to COVID-19 concerns. New Date: 9/10/2020 The Fourth Annual Denver Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Full Day Admission includes a Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Re...

Data has always been one of the government’s most valuable assets. But in today’s environment with newly arrived mandates and policy, a predominantly remote workforce and data-driven emerging technologies on the horizon, agencies are poised to transform the way they think about, manage, secure and operationalize their data to improve citizen services and mission outcomes.Join top leaders and decision-makers from the public-sector I...

Definition: A social media management audit is a series of steps taken to evaluate and optimize critical processes supporting the social media strategy. Performing a social media audit can help any organization to stay on top of its virtual presence. Conducting a social media audit is a key part of managing the operational risks within this social media driven world. This timely, two hour CPE training event is designed for the experienced inte...

Governments at all levels are being tasked to think outside the box to meet today's ever-growing list of challenges, especially in the midst of shrinking budgets and the ongoing pandemic. The only way to be successful is to modernize and innovate. But, many agencies are saddled with slow legacy systems, untrained personnel, and outdated processes. Governments need to find creative solutions to these problems, which often means looking at new t...

Modern connectivity has transformed government, but also dramatically expanded the attack surface. Agency missions bring unique challenges, and today's adversarial activities are anything but rudimentary. An effective cyber defense strategy depends on finely honed analytics and automation tailored to the network and the mission. And that, in turn, demands a deep understanding of both those mission needs and IT environments -- and the ability t...