As the Department of Defense further explores space as another frontier, plenty of questions remain as to how space missions and capabilities will interact with other defense branches and operations. This digital event will explore how various defense domain puzzle pieces, including the newest space piece, fit into the larger picture of the Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2). For instance, how does digital engineering underpin the...

Although the 2020 presidential election will look different from any other in modern history, the need to secure the vote is more important than ever. Congress has allocated hundreds of millions of dollars in security efforts since 2016, making it a united priority across federal, state and local levels. States and localities across the country continue to bolster election management systems and safeguard voter registration databases to defend...

Software Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WAN) have been very successful as an enterprise solution in the commercial world, but security concerns and the government’s former emphasis on working in offices has slowed its deployment in the public sector. Now, however, with large parts of the federal workforce working remotely, demand for access to the public internet has dramatically increased. Release of new interim guidance about TIC 3.0 a...

In times of crisis, the role of government is more important than ever. Technology has played a key role in ensuring the continuity of government operations and keeping critical services running. In this webinar, Kirt Peterson and Amber Herz from the USDA, and Rahim Kaba from OneSpan, discuss what it took to move at unprecedented speeds and ensure government workers had the technology and tools they needed to deliver essential services to far...

Digital transformation is the process of rethinking and retooling business processes, workplace culture and user experiences – primarily by replacing rigid legacy systems with digital technologies that are more agile, powerful, efficient and interoperable than their predecessors. In the federal sector, agencies are pursuing digital transformation to streamline operations, more effectively pursue missions and bring greater value to citize...

In recent months, Air Force leaders have embraced the discussion about race and equality within the military and broad society, in part because the service is about to swear in a Black chief of staff and a woman senior enlisted leader, both firsts for the military. As for its arsenal, the U.S. Air Force is returning to its roots as the most technologically advanced branch of the military with ambitious goals to network everything, and quickly...

As state and local governments settle into new operating procedures, organizations are relying on technology more than ever to provide citizen services, enable a productive workforce, and keep communities safe. Whether leveraging automation to minimize human risk, deploying emerging technologies to communicate with citizens in new ways, or optimizing processes for a remote workforce, state and local governments are getting creative in light o...

The future of the Air Force will rely on an innovative IT infrastructure with a connected network of weapons, sensors and data analytics. But how can Airmen ensure that they are taking a holistic approach to cybersecurity as they look to protect these critical systems? Through the Synack sponsored program Hack the Pentagon, outside experts will be able to strengthen the Air Force’s cyber security posture by seeking out key vulnerabiliti...

Choosing the right health benefits can be a difficult challenge any year, but this year the task is made even harder by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many federal employees are struggling—some with the disease itself or ill family members, others with the challenges of working under greatly changed circumstances. With so much uncertainty around work and family life now, predicting your health care needs for the coming year is more fraught than...

Major societal change is underway as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. How cities emerge from this crisis has yet to be determined, but this unprecedented moment opens the door for new ways of thinking and doing. By acknowledging the structural inefficiencies of the past and embracing the possibilities of the future, local officials can fundamentally redesign city government in order to achieve historic progress. Join Route Fifty for a weeklo...