As agencies follow the administration's IT Modernization guidance and move more of their systems to the cloud, it's essential to protect the data from a host of evolving threats. There are a number of programs to help with the journey, however. The FedRAMP program is an important part of any agency’s cloud strategy, and it is providing a path and structure to the move by certifying cloud services providers so agencies have a trusted list...

In the blink of an eye, the first 10 years of the new century have passed us by and technology has redefined how federal agencies service citizens, support warfighters, and defend national security. The next decade will belong to those who fearlessly harness technologies like artificial intelligence for automation and next-generation analytics, overcome obstacles and move legacy applications to the cloud, and develop layered-security strategie...

As the secure perimeter continues to evolve, agencies are increasingly challenged to ensure only the right users and secure devices can access applications regardless of location. A zero-trust security model solves this problem by authenticating users and devices at every point of access. Zero-trust security is a key component in federal IT modernization initiatives and ensures agencies can satisfy compliance demands, address authentication ga...

Leveraging cloud to execute an effective digital transformation strategy is a multidimensional challenge that cannot be met with a single cloud consumption model. Many considerations come into play, but most importantly, flexibility, is essential — and a hybrid cloud approach is the key. With the growth of proven cloud solutions, agencies can confidently adapt a best-of-breed hybrid cloud model from their existing diverse computing envi...

In the era of the cloud, data strategy and security are essential to driving mission-critical outcomes and innovative citizen services for government agencies. From advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to realizing the benefits of a hybrid, multi-cloud environment, data is the key to enabling the next-generation technologies that government looks to adopt in the 21st century. Join top leaders and decision-makers from the public-secto...

The Financial Systems Summit (FSS) unites government leaders and industry experts to discuss how to improve government services through systems modernization in a budget-constrained environment. Sessions will highlight CIO/CFO priorities, agile, shared services, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.

Join us December 10-17 in Washington, DC for our final live event of the year: SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2019! This must-attend event features 35+ top-notch cyber security courses taught by real-world practitioners, plus four types of NetWars! Take advantage of this opportunity to learn new aspects of information security from industry experts and improve your organization’s security posture with practical skills you can impleme...

This educational symposium will examine the IT Modernization technology tools and techniques being used by the Federal Government to provide agencies with greater efficiency and cost savings.

The federal government plays a dominant role in healthcare through its two major hospital systems (VA and Military Health System) and the funding of health sciences research by the Department of Health and Human Services. HHS, DOD and VA all are modernizing their systems, and increasingly looking to apply artificial intelligence to their massive health datasets. Attend this Workshop to learn how new technologies are transforming health initiat...

Register today for the FCW Workshop: The Future of FedRAMP being held on November 19th in Washington, DC, featuring speakers from NIST, GSA and more. Hear these seasoned experts explore FedRAMP's latest initiatives, the pre- and post-approval obligations, and the 2020 outlook for both government and industry stakeholders. Topics for discussion may include: * The impact of FedRAMP Connect * Best practices for pursuing an Authority to Operate* M...