Compliance is an expression of Trust. Continuous trust has been a holy grail for many. This is only possible through automation, with dedicated tools continuously measuring specific characteristics of an information system and comparing the measurement results with predefined compliance objectives. In other words, continuous assurance requires the use of metrics. In that context, the release of version 1.0 of the Continuous Audit Metrics Catal...

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in federal civilian agencies could be considered fairly widespread, if the label includes such applications as robotic process automation and machine learning. But these are just baby steps – AI has the potential to provide resiliency to agencies, whether responding to disruptions in operations or providing better customer experiences. Incorporating AI into agencies’ digital operations requir...

Please join us for Craft Brews and FlashCrew, our monthly webinar series featuring practical tips for hands-on IT pros! We’ll share a few tech updates, applications, and best practices to do more with your Pure solution—along with some craft beer to enjoy after the session. In this month’s session, we will have a roundtable discussion on Evergreen//One (formerly Pure as-a-Service) with a few Pure experts. We’ll start wi...

4, ba Cybersecurity is one of the biggest internal control areas that need executive attention. You just received an urgent call from the CEO. An e-mail was received demanding $10M Bitcoin to be paid as ransom to unencrypt the company's data. ​"Oh no! Maybe if we audited the organization's Cybersecurity program and controls before this happened, we might not be in this mess!" ​Sound familiar? Hundreds of Security, Compliance and Au...

Created by and for leaders in the public sector IT industry, GMIS MEETS offers informative educational sessions on topics important in today's environment, interaction with industry-leading providers via a robust virtual exhibit hall, networking opportunities and much more. GMIS MEETS 2022 will be held August 21 – 24, 2022 in lively Philadelphia, PA. The conference will provide to you Three days of esteemed industry expert speakers and p...

930gov is the largest, longest-running, multi-sponsored conference for government IT. 930gov is a multi-track, conference where government technical communities connect, exchange, and gather ideas from thought-leaders from each community. Topics for the 2022 conference include: Records Management Federal Data Strategy Cyber/Zero Trust Cloud/Modernization Enterprise Architecture

Is your organization looking to upgrade computing speed and responsiveness without compromising system storage? Introducing Intel Optane Memory: a device that personalizes your computing experience by learning your most frequently used files and applications, keeping them handy for quick access, and remembering them even after powering off your PC. Our state-of-the-art technology even notices when your habits change over time and adapts - so y...

Regardless of where you are on your IT modernization journey, creating an enterprise-wide approach to automation can help you streamline not only IT processes, but also entire technologies, teams and organizations. Red Hat Ansible provides an enterprise framework for building and operating IT automation at scale, from hybrid cloud to the edge. Ansible Automation Platform enables users across your organization to create, share, and manage auto...

How would you rate the infrastructure in your community? If you’re like most of the respondents in a recent survey conducted by the Center for Digital Government, it could use some help. The good news is that help is on the way in the form of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The challenge is knowing how to navigate federal funding and make sure you’re investing it effectively in your community. During this free we...

Ransomware attacks are not new, but they are evolving and becoming more sophisticated. Criminals are plowing their profits back into tools and platforms they use, building up expertise, and targeting increasingly high-profile organizations. Four of the top five most dangerous pieces of malware recorded in 2020 were ransomware. Forcepoint & Carahsoft invite security professionals in the Department of Defense to join us on Tuesday, August 23...