DOD put into effect at the end of Nov. 2020 a new DFARS rule that requires Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for all DOD contractors. Although anticipated for some time, questions remain about the certification process and the scope. The rule requires that contractors register on the Supplier Performance Risk System, produce and maintain a System Security Plan and a Plan of Actions and Milestones. In addition, each company is r...

State and local governments are under attack by malicious actors hungry for critical data within agency networks. 41% of state and local government employees reported an uptick in cyber-attacks in the past six months amidst a massive shift to remote work. As the pandemic continues to enlarge the attack surface with telwork, government will need stronger defenses to only allow trusted users in. Identity and access management technologies are c...

Forcepoint's Raise the Bar-compliant Cross Domain suite is in operational use in some of the most stringent environments in the world, securing global missions efficiently and effectively while providing a high degree of usability, without compromising security. Forrester Consulting will present key challenges a Department of Defense intelligence agency encounters and how the implementation of a Forcepoint cross domain solution can provide cri...

With the ability to generate insights, accelerate decision making, and inform policy, data is one of government’s most valuable assets. However, in a world of disparate and decentralized data sources and formats, securing data is a complex challenge that requires looking beyond network perimeters to take an enterprise focus on users, assets and resources. During this digital webcast, Forrester Security and Risk Analyst, guest speaker He...

Most government agencies have made the journey to cloud since the Cloud First and Cloud Smart strategies came from OMB starting in 2010. Many organizations have more than one cloud. The challenge becomes blending the different types of cloud and service models to provide access to needed data, while at the same time protecting a much enlarged attack surface created by the large number of workers who are accessing the data remotely. If there is...

Over the last decade, modern technology has transformed the way the world thinks about transportation. From drones and self-driving cars to supersonic and hypersonic vehicles, the transportation landscape of tomorrow will likely look remarkably different than today’s. The Federal Aviation Administration continues to plan for everything from unmanned aerial systems to commercial space flights. Artificial intelligence and data have the po...

The ability to design, build, test, and evaluate new concepts quickly and well is a keystone to future missions. How do space agencies create organizations that are built to adapt?

The federal government's emergency pivot to telework in 2020 was impressive in both speed and scale, but often relied heavily on stopgap solutions. Having proven that remote work can work, many agencies are now moving to restructure for the long haul, and address security and usability compromises that were made in a crisis.What happens when on-prem and teleworking team members must share systems not designed for hybrid collaboration? How can...

Route Fifty presents the State of the State. During this virtual experience, we’ll explore the biggest trends and challenges in state government, while diving deep into verticals like technology, finance and the economy, and public safety. Learn about the priorities of top state government leaders across the country during this special digital event.

The COVID-19 pandemic catapulted the importance of healthcare IT modernization into the spotlight. It’s clear it will remain there in 2021, and for years to come. Innovations in telehealth, electronic health records and 3D printing have transformed the experiences of both healthcare professionals and their patients. The federal government is utilizing emerging technology to improve everything from contact tracing to vaccine approval pro...