Federal agencies’ cloud migration is well underway, from the “Cloud First” initiative to “Cloud Smart,” but the journey never ends. Along with increasing reliance on cloud, agencies have to plan for the inevitability of multi-cloud environments, from AWS to Azure, to Oracle to Google. The proliferation of capabilities that come with multiple cloud environments brings challenges.Being able to centralize visibility,...

Cloud adoption continues to be a strategic priority within the defense community, albeit an ever changing one. Given the Department of Defense’s diverse and disparate needs, leaders must pursue strategies that draw on the best of every solution without compromising on security. With the termination of the JEDI contract, what’s ahead for DOD’s cloud strategy, what are the implications for milCloud and Cloud One, and what does...

Today’s largely distributed government workforce continues to complicate leaders’ approach to protecting critical infrastructure and citizen data. As the traditional perimeter rapidly expands, government and industry leaders must focus on cybersecurity tactics that are both effective and innovative. Exploring everything from improving cyber hygiene to implementing risk management best practices, during the Cybersmart 2021 Virtual S...

The exponential growth of cyber threats such as malware and data exfiltration has seen officials at all levels of federal, state, and local government reevaluating their best practices for securing their IT systems and critical infrastructure against malicious actors who threaten their wellbeing. Add to that, traditional IT security defense are failing, allowing bad actors to get through firewalls and anti-virus products. And, for organization...

State and local governments have become increasingly attractive targets for ransomware attacks. Enhanced defenses and employee education can reduce the risks, but public sector organizations must also be prepared to respond and recover when ransomware makes it onto critical systems.The good news? Steps taken to prevent and mitigate ransomware attacks also pay dividends against a wide range of other cyber risks.In this webcast, GCN Editor-in-Ch...

Government has no shortage of data, and agencies increasingly are looking to leverage that data in new ways to improve mission delivery. Doing so, however, requires a holistic understanding of both the available data and the central mission goals. Chief Data Officers bring essential expertise and attention to these efforts, but truly data-driven government requires buy-in at every level of the organization. In today’s environments, every...

Who are the movers and shakers implementing truly innovative ideas to enable government to deliver on its essential mission? At BOLD GOV, Government Executive and Nextgov are teaming up to explore the powerful combination of technology, culture, and people transforming the way government operates and provides services. Peer-nominated leaders in government will unveil their bold idea in this unique innovation showcase.

As cloud services mature and evolve, federal leaders are considering how to share and manage information efficiently and securely throughout organizations. Central to these considerations is balancing security with delivering on mission-critical functions. How can leaders take the platforms they rely on most, such as HR Management and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), to the cloud and at the same time ensure network security? During this web...

The United States is on the verge of a digital transformation that has the potential to change the way we work, live, and communicate. As 5G is adopted across the government, agencies must decide how to use the technology and how to secure and protect critical data, as well as determine whether 5G will be able to deliver on the promises of innovation. Join us for this half-day event, where we will hear from senior leaders from the Department o...

Access to digital information has become critical for nearly every organization. Meanwhile, the modern workplace has created a new access and authentication environment – built on increased cloud adoption and the use of personal devices. These changes have ushered in a new era of innovation and modernized agency operations, but they’ve also created cybersecurity challenges tied to a growing threat landscape. As more data is being a...