As technology evolves, so do the threats to its security. The remote work shift caused by the continuing pandemic has pressed security teams to reassess how they verify and allow access. Zero Trust is a strategy, not a product, which reimagines the way access is granted to users, to data and to applications. Devices, which used to be central to identity, now include personal computers and home internet connections, which are not government iss...

Cyber hygiene and supply chain security have become critical issues for the federal government in 2021. As agencies continue to face one of the most challenging IT security threats of our time during mass telework, how can they determine what to trust? Cutting through the buzz to gain meaningful insights on strengthening their supply chain security is of vital importance if government agencies are to continue delivering on the mission.In this...

Identity management -- both for citizen customers and for an increasingly decentralized workforce -- is a complex challenge that combines security, privacy, CX and data-management considerations. Legacy systems often lack the interoperability and granular controls needed by users and admins alike, and weren’t designed to fully support the expectations set by the Office of Management and Budget with M-19-17.Thankfully, there is a growing...

The two letters “AI” have caused confusion and hesitation for some organizations, and excitement and success for others. A key problem is that Artificial Intelligence encompasses a variety of technologies that address different goals. Successful agencies don’t implement AI; they implement a flavor of AI that is targeted to solve citizen problems, address a business opportunity, or improve the agent experience. Join Brian Mist...

From the creation of the Army Futures Command and advances in technology to protect soldiers and increase readiness, the Army is moving forward with modernizing what it does across combat vehicles, long-range fires, drones, and other areas to better compete across the domains of land, air, etc.. Adoption of cloud, artificial intelligence, and data analytics form the IT backbone of these modernization initiatives across weapons, personnel, and...

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the way government works has been completely transformed. Looking ahead, which of these changes will remain permanent and which will fade with time? During this virtual summit, Nextgov and Government Executive will explore not only what the future of work looks like for government, but also how agencies can harness technology, people, and culture to build a workforce resilient to whatever challenges come i...

One year into the global pandemic, the way we work has been completely transformed. Looking ahead, which of these changes will remain permanent and which will fade with time? During this virtual summit, Nextgov and Government Executive will explore not only what the future of work looks like for government, but also how agencies can harness technology, people, and culture to build a workforce resilient to whatever challenges come its way.

Defense manufacturing is being brought into the digital age through the use of emerging technologies like 3D printing, laser-scanning and artificial intelligence. The use of these technologies to design, build, and overhaul military vehicles and equipment could give troops a serious edge on the battlefield and beyond. But how are these next-generation capabilities being strategically positioned for success in the future? How are agencies ensu...

Driven by the need to innovate quickly, the Department of Defense has begun to adopt DevSecOps, an organizational software engineering culture and practice designed for rapid, secure software development. As the Department of Defense moves away from legacy software acquisition and development practices, how can the agency leverage this industry best practice to quickly and effectively build and maintain innovative solutions to achieve mission...

Shifting to cloud services has brought new resiliency to state and local governments’ IT operations, making essential systems location-agnostic and enabling far more affordable continuity-of-operations planning. Cloud comes with risks of its own, however, and data protection in particular can vary widely. To ensure real resiliency, government agencies must choose and configure their services carefully, and craft a cross-service strategy...