State and local government leaders encounter new buzzwords and tech jargon every day. In The Lightning Round, a new webinar series from Government Technology, we’re explaining these emerging concepts and demystifying gov tech one buzzword at a time. In this episode, we’re looking at Zero Trust. It has quickly emerged as an essential part of a modern cybersecurity framework. But what exactly does Zero Trust security mean? How has t...

As cybersecurity threats have become more prevalent and more harmful in recent years – and as the threat landscape itself has become exponentially more dispersed and harder to secure – one truth has become increasingly evident: State and local governments can’t handle this on their own. Outside of a few large states and a small handful of big cities, the vast majority of governments lack the staff, funding and expertise it t...

Conference Dates: October 16-19, 2022 | Exhibit Dates: October 17-18, 2022Who provides our nation with its strategic scientific and technological capabilities?It's a large, dedicated group of professionals at 17 Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. This elite group executes long-term government scientific and technological missions, often with complex security, safety, project management or other operational challenges. And once a...

Recent federal stimulus programs sent billions of dollars to higher education. This session will break down significant higher education funding streams in the CARES Act, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA Act), and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This conversation will explore how these funds may be used to improve student outcomes, modernize legacy technologies, launch new serv...

The Fourth Annual Scottsdale/Phoenix Cyber Security Summit returns on October 14th, In-Person at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas and Virtually Live-Streamed as it connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Admission is $195 each for in-person attendance, giving you access to all Intera...

One of the most prolific attacks over the past few years, that has touched nearly every industry and kept security professionals up at night, is ransomware. Ever-looming as the threat that can bring an organization to a halt, we have seen an explosive growth in ransomware and extortion attacks. Driven by never-ending vulnerabilities and automated attack tools, ransomware shows little signs of slowing down. It is time to change that pace. Join...

The technological landscape is always evolving to better fill the needs of consumers, especially when it comes to paying for education. Today’s advancements create an environment where cash or check are no longer the preferred methods. Instead, consumers would rather pay with contactless technology or by digital payments.For higher education institutions, being able to offer a variety of payment options is critical to seamless business...

The Gartner 2022 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies highlights technologies that will significantly affect business, society and people over the next 2 to 10 years. What are the latest advances in artificial intelligence, composable organizations, blockchain evolution and human augmentation? This free webinar spotlights the technologies you need to track, and helps you determine if they are right for your organization. Discussion Topics: Dis...

Get together with other CISOs who lead global operations at this exclusive, three-day summit. Engage in candid discussions, dive deep into critical issues and validate strategies with other enterprise heads of security on the challenges unique to large, complex organizations. Executives are assured a level of information exchange and interaction with true peers, along with discussion topics driven by Global CISOs, for Global CISOs. Join your p...

Explore the latest innovations, learn from product experts and partners, level up your skillset, and create connections from around the world. Join us October 12–14 to help shape the future of tech. Check back soon for registration updates. What's to come Dive deep with training, live demos, and access to Microsoft and partner experts to elevate your work. Interact with product creators and industry professionals to influence the Micros...