Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-22-09 requires “agencies to achieve specific zero trust security goals” and designates “Identity” as the first of five pillars from CISA’s zero trust maturity model. Additionally, M-22-09 provides specific actions for the Identity pillar that include, employing centralized identity management systems that integrate with agency applications and platforms; leveragin...

In an era where rapid technological advancement is reshaping industries, the public sector stands at a pivotal juncture. The Growing Good in Government Initiative (G3I) emerges as a beacon for this transformational journey, striving to usher federal agencies into the age of digital and artificial intelligence. This panel discussion delves deep into the heart of G3I, unpacking its strategic objectives, the role of self-organized teams, and the...

Alex Khan is an advisor, entrepreneur, author and educator in quantum computing. He is CEO of ZebraKet, a Canadian startup in leak detection and sensor optimization using quantum methods and AI. He is the author of “Quantum Computing Experimentation with Amazon Braket”. He is currently a mentor at QuForce.org. He had roles at Chicago Quantum, where he co-authored papers on portfolio optimization using D-Wave, Harrisburg University...

Blackwood has assembled a comprehensive zero-trust environment used to architect, integrate, test, and deploy numerous technologies aimed at aligning with zero-trust frameworks and methodologies. In partnership with ATARC, Blackwood has demonstrated comprehensive coverage of the various scenarios established by the Zero-Trust Working Group.

Join us for a captivating webinar where esteemed Federal officials share insights into government cloud migration and security risks. Explore the role of community software in enhancing government operations and services, while understanding the criteria that make vendors valued partners. Gain insights into optimal areas for vendor support within government functions. As cloud adoption accelerates, we’ll discuss potential concerns relate...

In October 2022 the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released their “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights”, intended to inform and shape the development of federal AI policy. In response, ATARC is hosting a series of webinar panels to promote discussion and provide clarity on the Blueprint’s structure and goals. These panels will bring together government leaders, academics, and researchers, with the hope that the...

The persistence of nation-state actors has introduced a threat to America’s cybersecurity landscape that has never been seen before. Ample countermeasures have been prescribed through various White House, DoD, and CISA guidance that places responsibility on government and private industry to follow these new guidelines for the development of secure software. As we turn the corner toward the close of the federal fiscal year and begin cybe...

Participate in an insightful panel discussion as we delve into the crucial topic of federal software supply chain modernization and compliance standards for Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) in line with The President’s Executive Order 14028. This webinar aims to address the challenges faced by federal agencies, share best practices, explore avenues for improving efficiencies, and establish a compliance standard for SBOMs in the softwar...

ATARC’s Zero Trust Integration Lab (ZTIL) aims to showcase technical architectures and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) hardware and software solutions, support proofs of concept for integrated solution sets by incorporating multiple vendors’ products, and implement Zero Trust solutions in a simulated production environment. Each demonstration team will address all aspects of Zero Trust in a provided scenario set crossing all...

Federal agencies across government have started the shift in mindset from just patching and remediation to truly transformative cybersecurity modernization. There is no better example than the move to developing zero trust architecture governmentwide. While every agency is in a different stage of its ZT implementation journey, there are key guideposts and best practices that every federal IT and security team should be following to optimize th...