In a digital world where almost everything is connected, protecting the supply chain of products becomes even more critical to protecting the security of the data, the networks, and the people using those products. Several high-profile breaches have been linked to supply chain issues, and agencies have received multiple policy directives and guidance as they work to secure their large attack surfaces. A number of tools are now available to hel...

The official deadline for federal agencies to shift fully to electronic records management can be counted in days. On December 2022, the National Archives and Records Administration will stop accepting new paper records. The deadline is a concluding note in the federal government’s shift away from paper to fully digitized documents and records. Those goals, set by M-19-21 in 2019, not only demanded digitized records, but also called for...

Technology executives across government face many challenges as they work to deliver modern services to their constituents and employees. They learn to keep many balls in the air as they push forward with digitalization and modernizing systems, while managing workforce shortages, increased cyber threats, supply chain issues, competing funding demands and the move to advanced networks. At this event, learn how other agencies are addressing the...

Climate change has recently been listed as a major challenge among government leaders, showing what a significant threat it poses to our country. But how are leaders preparing to fight an invisible enemy? And what can happen in this administration and beyond to ensure it’s both prepared for the inevitable consequences of climate change, and ensure it does its part to mitigate the future impacts as much as possible? During our forum, Next...

Most agencies recognize that the cloud adds value beyond agility and efficiency. However, many do not know how cloud platforms and services can contribute to their broader organizational objectives, or how the cloud contributes to enabling agency and mission strategies. As agencies continue to map their cloud strategies, what should they do to ensure they optimize to their full potential? During this installment of GovExec TV, we will sit-down...

Recent developments in cybersecurity and supply chain management across government have necessitated deeper investment in public and private sector collaboration. Tasked with addressing the latest challenges in information and communications technology, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Task Force has been hard at work doing just that, addressing the myriad issues facing these essential network...

The networks of today are a complex, hybrid mix of cloud and on-premise resources being accessed by users globally from a myriad of devices. This has significantly increased the attack surface which must be defended. While efforts are continually made to prevent breaches, modern organizations assume breach and seek to minimize breach impacts. Finding innovative, adaptive security measures, like micro-segmentation, is key to ensuring an organiz...

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, edge computing, iterative software development, wireless networking, and data management all offer federal agencies an edge in their digital transformations, as well as their abilities to forge better services and address missions. Along with those technologies, however, come many challenges that require constant recalibration of plans and capabilities. The last two years forced agencies to adapt to e...

Billions of dollars are flowing into state capitols, city halls and county executive offices. The historic infusion of cash to state and local governments represents a unique opportunity for innovation in infrastructure, technology, economic development and more. But how exactly will states, cities and counties use the money? What are they investing in long-term? And how are they tracking the effectiveness of new goods, programs and services f...

The Defense Department has made clear they are committed to building a multi-vendor, multi-cloud environment in the coming months, as it sunsets milcloud 2.0. As we anxiously await what this new cloud landscape will look like, there are still critical cloud efforts underway worth showcasing. Join Defense Systems and Nextgov as they sit down with the cloud leaders paving the way forward within the defense cloud landscape and the lessons they ar...