The federal government is in the early stages of adopting private and public clouds as a way to make government IT more flexible, elastic and scalable – optimizing efficiency and reducing costs. With the support of the Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a draft definition of cloud computing to be used across all agencies. Additionally, the General Services Admi...

As Federal Government agencies and the Intelligence Community prepare to face the challenges of the future, Dell is committed to providing solutions as unique as the expectations and obstacles that are characteristic of this rapidly changing IT environment. Fundamental to this success is the ability to envision next-generation computing needs and provide answers that are flexible and innovative while encompassing the ability to be implemented...

The national discussion continues on the best ways to manage cyber security across Federal Government operations. Join the 1105 Government Information Group and Juniper Networks for an interactive half-day event where government and industry thought leaders will address the challenges facing the to-be-named Cyber Security Coordinator including: How will this new appointee lead policy and strategy that will result in better defense of our natio...

Federal Computer Week will present an eSeminar with John Kindervag, senior analyst for security at Forrester Research, at 11 a.m. Thurs., Nov. 19, where he will discuss the latest cybersecurity issues facing government agencies.In its latest summary, the Homeland Security Department's Computer Emergency Readiness Team reported a 300 percent increase in data breaches at federal agencies between 2006 and 2008. As the government prepares its 2009...

IT Security. It's a national priority that must be at the forefront of every public sector agency's IT infrastructure, plan, and program. From new initiatives like virtualization, cloud computing, and social media to the continued protection of your network and enterprise architecture, all security professionals must develop an expertise in security topics both broad and unique. Find the answers you need for today's ever-changing security clim...

The Obama Administration has placed Cyber Security as a national priority, as they recognize our increased dependency on cyber space and are committed to developing the policies, processes, people, and technology necessary to diminish cyber security-related risks. They are not only poised to address the current and future threats but are proving their dedication to protecting this domain through the development of a new national strategy for c...

CPM will demystify crisis response - equipping you with the knowledge and skills to confidently respond to the inevitable disruptions to your organization.

Engage with local Norfolk military leaders and industry experts in dialogue about IA and its critical role in DOD operations; Learn firsthand how war fighters on the cyber security frontline have employed the latest technologies to maintain and secure reliable information-sharing and network integrity.

Expert faculty will lead discussion about current IT trends and practical approaches in going Green, and how they align with the requirements of government managers

The Enterprise Architecture Conference will discuss the correlation between enterprise architecture and other agency management disciplines – strategic planning, capital planning and investment control (CPIC), performance, program and portfolio management.