Federal agencies are working to align their initiatives with the White House’s Management Agenda and deliver on the promise of an “equitable, effective, and accountable federal government that delivers results for all.” By harnessing the power of innovation and the collective mindshare of those in government and industry, these benchmarks may be achieved, resulting in citizen services that are simple, accessible, and secure....

AFCEA Bethesda's webinar series features panel discussions led by senior-executive government representatives across various hot topics in the IT industry. With speakers drawn largely from federal civilian agencies, the panel format offers a compelling snapshot of multiple agency perspectives.

Law enforcement and public safety professionals are constantly challenged in responding to crises. Over the past two years the COVID pandemic has created opportunities for criminal organizations to exploit new vulnerabilities. At the same time, our law enforcement public safety agencies have gained new capabilities to work remotely. These experiences are accelerating a mobile workforce, which is enabling law enforcement and public safety to ac...

In the current threat environment, the federal government can no longer depend on conventional perimeter-based defenses to protect mission critical applications and its associated data. A transition to a Zero Trust approach to security provides a defensible architecture for this unique environment, according to federal officials. The Zero Trust security model acknowledges that threats exist both inside and outside traditional network boundarie...

This intimate luncheon brings together emerging leaders and managers with IT professionals from government and industry to discuss several topics related to the current federal environment.

Reflecting on Cross Agency Challenges and Opportunities A Fireside Chat with Deputy Federal CIO Maria Roat AFCEA Bethesda’s Engage & Connect Series brings government and industry together. To that end, we are excited to have Maria Roat, Deputy Federal CIO, join us at a fireside chat to reflect on and share observations about her distinguished career in federal service. Ms. Roat will retire from her position on March 31st after servi...

AFCEA Bethesda’s annual Health IT Summit brings together more than 1,000 senior executives and IT professionals from across industry and federal agencies with healthcare initiatives. Every week at the 2022 Health IT event, you will hear from leading executives and technology professionals from across government and industry discussing the acquisition, technology, policy, and workforce strategies that make transformation possible. AFCEA B...

Change is constant and new priorities will arise. This webinar will examine how government financial organizations can undergo a comprehensive transformation that will standardize business processes, tighten financial controls, enhance operational performance and drive efficiencies.

The exclusive Engage & Connect Series will bring together government and industry three times during the program year to hear keynote remarks from an agency leader on the topic of cybersecurity, modernization or data analytics, followed by a cocktail networking reception.

The Biden Administration is committed to building a more sustainable and resilient future while tackling the climate crisis and creating jobs. This means investing in and building a resilient infrastructure that can withstand increasingly severe floods, wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, and other risks. At the same, the U.S. critical infrastructure is under attack from growing persistent and sophisticated cyber threats. High-profile attacks on...