Ensuring robust mobile security is critical in today’s digital landscape, particularly with the increasing reliance on mobile technology for sensitive tasks. This discussion will delve into key aspects of mobile security, including identity management, zero trust architectures, and emerging threats. Participants will gain insights into best practices for protecting mobile infrastructure, safeguarding user data, and mitigating risks assoc...

Data is a key mission driver. There is no effective AI without good data. ‘Good’ here encompasses all the practices needed to maximize the use of data for the mission. These include data ingest and management, data security, making sense of data through analytics, and secure sharing of data products. Organizations that treat data as an asset rather than an expense are best positioned to unleash its potential. This forum will discus...

For over 24 years, Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference has been the most important gathering of private sector and government attendees dedicated to the digital forensics and computer security industries. But Techno is more than a conference. It’s where the community comes together to learn, network and share. As our West Coast event continues to grow, we look forward to collaborating with leading agencies and companies fr...

Leveraging artificial intelligence as a powerful decision making tool continues to be a strategic priority for the United States. As agencies collect, analyze and disseminate more data than ever before, advancements in computing power and machine learning capabilities have created real world applications and success stories. And with the release of the AI Executive Order, federal agencies are further encouraged to develop safe, secure, and tru...

The federal government is in the midst of a digital transformation that has the potential to reinvent the way agencies provide citizen services and perform their most essential functions. Guided by the top priorities of the White House, leaders across the federal government are embracing modern technologies like AI and the cloud, fortifying cybersecurity by shifting to zero-trust architectures and prioritizing user experience in digital servic...

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, law enforcement agencies face a multitude of cybersecurity challenges that demand innovative solutions and collaborative strategies. This panel will convene federal officials alongside industry leaders and academic experts to dissect the evolving landscape of cyber threats and vulnerabilities confronting law enforcement operations. Through a nuanced exploration of proactive prevention meas...

Health services are an essential mission for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, the Defense Health Agency and many other federal organizations. The program needs and spending to support them are massive – DHA alone had more than $17 billion in contract awards last year – but the complexity and unique demands of the federal health sector make this an especially challenging market. Washington...

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...

Serious Cyber Security Training in Washington, DC Celebrating 35 Years of Cybersecurity Excellence Dive into an immersive cyber security training experience at SANSFIRE 2024 (July 15 - July 20, ET). Led by world-renowned instructors boasting extensive industry experience, SANSFIRE 2024 offers live access to top experts in the field. SANSFIRE 2024 is equipped with industry-leading hands-on labs, simulations, and exercises that you can immediate...

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...