With NIST 800-63 Digital Identity Guideline guidance on Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) expected in 2022, Federal agencies need to start thinking about modernizing authentication across internal and external applications and infrastructures today. Relying on username and password or mobile-based authentication for use cases such as cloud, citizen-facing digital services, and areas where Personal Identity Verification (PIV) and Common Access Card (...

Briefing Summary: Federal agencies have increased focus on Intelligent Automation (IA) and Robotic Processing Automation (RPA) as part of their modernization journey. Many have achieved impactful results from automating countless manual processes, freeing up time to focus on innovation and mission support. Although mission critical, the acceleration of automation can introduce new security risks and expand the attack landscape. Agencies lookin...

Since 1999, Data Connectors has facilitated the collaboration between cybersecurity professionals and solution providers. Today, the community is comprised of over 650,000 members and 200 active vendor partners. Members enjoy informative education from industry luminaries, innovative solution providers and government agencies such as the FBI, InfraGard, US Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security. Data Connectors brings live conf...

As the world emerges from the pandemic, big changes bringing new challenges for companies may be on the horizon: hybrid working as teams are starting to return to the office, and significant changes to tax legislation are being proposed. As planning for year-end 2021 begins, join the webcast for insights on relevant financial reporting matters—what’s new, and how to best prepare as year-end approaches. We’ll discuss: Legislat...

As financial services firms move from analytics and RPA to AI and machine learning, they’re increasingly asked to demonstrate the effectiveness of these technologies. How do you effectively monetize (or measure the ROI for) AI, data and analytics investments? How about monetizing an investment in APIs and API management? Measuring effectiveness isn’t the only challenge. Others include the perils and pitfalls of data science and dat...

The recent cybersecurity Executive Order emphasizes the need for more structure and to start moving toward a Zero Trust architecture. This architecture is a broad strategy that follows the mantra, "Never trust, always verify," and assumes untrusted actors already exist both inside and outside agency networks. By moving federal agencies toward Zero Trust, their resources can stay protected through an architecture that adapts to the complexity o...

Federal agencies now have a fast, effective way to buy maintenance, repair and facility (MRFS) supplies and save! GSA’s dynamic MRFS purchasing channel solution can help you save an average of 8 percent more on MRFS products than previously offered in the federal marketplace. Log on for live webinar training to discover the benefits of GSA’s MRFS solution. Seize your opportunity to attend this short, in-depth webinar, for which you...

Join this virtual meeting for an introduction of the GSA's MAS Industrial Products and Services. In this virtual 1 hour training session you can expect: An introduction of the Industrial Products and Services To have a better understanding of the tool and hardware solutions that are available within MAS as well as how to use the schedule’s Home Improvement Center. Additionally participants will be introduced to the equipment rental secti...

Cyberattacks and threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and dangerous. To keep up with the speed of cybersecurity threats, agencies must implement security operations that include Artificial Intelligence (AI), integration and automation. Artificial Intelligence can help cybersecurity professionals maintain situational awareness of their operating environments. Yet, understanding the available options and practical considerations to im...

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many organizations to accelerate their plans for re-architecting work for the future of work—where and how work gets done and by whom. What role can c-suite executives play in developing new strategies to create a true work from anywhere capability that supports productivity, culture, and connection? We’ll discuss: Trends in hybrid work and workforce strategies emerging from the pandemic. Key principles...