The Pentagon’s acquisition process is notoriously challenging and fraught with logistical hurdles. But streamlining the process is critical for the military’s modernization efforts, particularly as the U.S. races to acquire new technologies before its adversaries. Join Defense One for discussions with DOD’s top acquisition leaders about the current state—and future—of defense acquisitions.

As government agencies of all kinds adopt the strategies necessary to shape their citizen services into streamlined platforms, leaders are increasingly turning to data as both a reference point for success and a technology apparatus for affecting change. In taking what was once a useful tool and making it an essential part of the complex modernization process, data and the tools used to analyze it has become invaluable for IT officials looking...

In an era defined by technological advancements, artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative force within the federal government. AI is playing a pivotal role in reshaping the workforce, cybersecurity and operational efficiency of the government. AI-driven solutions are allowing federal agencies to optimize their operations, streamline processes and bolster their cybersecurity defenses. But how do leaders identify the right AI usag...

Recognizing their role as stewards of public trust, federal, state and local technology leaders are anything but stagnant. Agencies at every level of government are in constant pursuit of avenues to improve operational efficiency, digitize customer experiences and fundamentally transform the way that government performs. As exciting as they sound, these efforts are hardly ever contained in just one line of work and prove to be a massive undert...

AI has begun to transform the fabric of our lives and the landscape of business. The potential of artificial intelligence promises to revolutionize the way governments operate, leaving experts and professionals curious about the profound changes it might bring to their respective fields. There have been remarkable strides in different fields from redefining patient well-being to enhancing customer experiences and reshaping the way we interact...

The power to drive change comes from understanding and modernizing the user experience, enhancing employee experience from recruitment to retirement, and meeting citizen expectations of government digital transactions. Tune into the 14th annual Adobe Government Forum, sponsored by Carahsoft, to hear from top leaders across all government sectors on how to deliver services that are simple, accessible, equitable, protective, transparent, and res...

In response to improved email security measures, cybercriminals have pivoted to more advanced attack methods, namely artificial intelligence (AI), that bypass existing protections. But security defenders are also using AI in remarkable new ways to fortify their networks. Join Erich Kron, Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, and Michael Sampson, Principal Analyst at Osterman Research, as they dig into the findings of our latest joint report...

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a cornerstone of Department of Defense (DOD) supply-chain security efforts, but it is still a work in progress. The goal of protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) that resides in the data networks of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is indisputable. One challenge is how to assess and certify implementation of required security practices at scale, while another is avoiding...

Embrace the next frontier in identity security We’re taking Navigate on Tour to a city near you. Navigate Government featuring iD.gov is the forum for identity practitioners to get first-hand insight into “what’s next” in identity security from a government perspective. Accelerate your identity security journey Navigate on Tour gives you the chance to share in how identity security is shaping your world from a governmen...

Government continues to invest in digital transformation efforts to improve agility and customer engagement, seeing the greatest results in their cloud migration efforts. While not a new focus area, leveraging cloud became a staple of mission delivery in the height of the pandemic, but integration efforts happened almost overnight, leaving necessary improvements throughout the enterprise. Now, with a vision towards the future of government, le...