Upgrading or replacing hardware and networks, moving to the cloud, and implementing zero trust usually get the spotlight when the subject of modernizing IT comes up. But upgrading outdated software applications that run IT is also a critical part of the process and can help speed modernization across an agency. Outdated software is deeply embedded in government IT, supporting a myriad of applications.

The Federal 100 Awards is the original and most prestigious awards program celebrating federal IT professionals. Some of the honorees have a track record for success. Others are up-and-comers who charted new territory and proved what can be accomplished in the future. How have these government and industry experts changed the game? Tune in to this special installment of GovExec TV to hear from some of the Fed 100 award winners – about t...

Commonly called by its acronym, DIU, the Defense Innovation Unit is a gateway into the defense market for cutting edge commercial technologies. It is also a broker of sorts for traditional contractors looking for new and innovative solutions from the commercial world. The work DIU does is crucial for the U.S. military as it works to counter a wide range of threats to our national security from near peer rivals such as Russia and China as well...

The Federal 100 Awards is the original and most prestigious awards program celebrating federal IT professionals. Some of the honorees have a track record for success. Others are up-and-comers who charted new territory and proved what can be accomplished in the future. How have these government and industry experts changed the game? Tune in to this special installment of GovExec TV to hear from some of the Fed 100 award winners – about t...

With tight budgets and limited resources, local governments face threats like never before. Properly securing assets is expensive and competes with other priorities, which means that modernizing cybersecurity often becomes a futuristic goal. With more grant money available than ever before, many states are looking for ways to work together with local governments to help them to improve their security. What role can a whole-of-state approach pl...

Data is an invaluable resource in developing strategies and enabling ongoing innovation to achieve mission success more efficiently – across all aspects of an agency including operations and customer experience. But to maximize the impact of data, leaders must balance the need for strong cybersecurity with the demands of seamless data flow. How can data governance be effectively created to secure data and allow for its sharing? What tech...

Data is an invaluable resource in developing strategies and enabling ongoing innovation to achieve mission success more efficiently – across all aspects of an agency including operations and customer experience. But to maximize the impact of data, leaders must balance the need for strong cybersecurity with the demands of seamless data flow. How can data governance be effectively created to secure data and allow for its sharing? What tech...

May 17, 2023 — VIRTUAL May 18, 2023 — IN-PERSON at The Willard InterContinental in Washington, DC Facing attacks of increasing scope, scale, and attrition, today’s public sector cybersecurity leaders are embattled like never before. As they work tirelessly to achieve defensive parity with those seeking aggression, it’s essential today’s decision makers remain mindful of the broader trends, challenges and opportuni...

Cybersecurity is in flux across the public sector, with traditional processes and tools proving inadequate for today's global threats. In response, the federal government has intensified efforts to secure mission-critical data through executive orders, department memoranda, and other official directives. However, questions remain about how evolving future threats can be effectively addressed. What roadmap should public sector leaders use to mo...

As agencies collect, analyze and disseminate more data than ever before, advancements in computing power, machine learning and automation provide unique opportunities to expand and improve mission delivery. With added resources and high level support for the government’s expansion of once-pilot AI and automation projects, the outcome isn’t just greater capacity and speed, but improved employee and citizen engagement. During this wo...