Government agencies know that data is one of the most valuable tools they can utilize to achieve mission agility. However, not every agency has the correct culture in place to leverage data as a strategic asset. Leaders must think about how they can upscale their existing resources and data sources. During this webcast, Nextgov and government experts will discuss how to successfully address items in the Federal Data Strategy 2020 Action Plan a...

With high profile breaches threatening operations, ransomware attacks on the rise, and a myriad of laws and regulations guiding cybersecurity initiatives, federal, state and local governments have prioritized shoring up their cyber defenses across the board. However, as organizations work to enhance their cybersecurity, how can they ensure these efforts are effective and in compliance with federal standards and regulations? During this webcast...

As they the public sector undergoes digital transformations, government agencies, departments, and missions are ingesting and managing is collecting more data from more sources than ever before. As agencies seek to harness this data explosion, how can they optimize their enterprise and mission level data flow and ensure their data security? During this digital webcast, Intel will explore highlight how edge computing can drive analytics and int...

The core requirement of M-19-21 is for the federal government to embrace electronic records management -- to stop archiving paper. Yet any agency that focuses strictly on document conversion and digitization is missing the opportunity to truly modernize its approach to records management. Fortunately, many of the initiatives now underway suggest agencies are seizing that opportunity, and taking a holistic approach to re-imagining what true ele...

Artificial intelligence might feel like something from the future, but many federal civilian and defense agencies have already integrated this technology into their plans for mission delivery. Leveraging AI in government operations promises to increase speed, efficiency and analytical power; it even has the capability to strengthen the security of data and critical infrastructure. As government agencies implement new technologies, they must do...

Governments must keep up with the increasingly urgent need to protect digital information and infrastructure. As telework work becomes the new normal for the foreseeable future: How can organizations ensure that the services their employees rely on are secure? How can they mitigate vulnerabilities and protect against foreign cyber actors while still advancing mission delivery? How can employees avoid burnout as they work to make sure their gov...

Local and state officials are seasoned professionals in crisis response. Yet, the array of hazards they face are ever-evolving: look no further than the current pandemic. Not to mention, local and state officials still have to contend with the possibility of simultaneously responding to severe weather events and cyberattacks. How are state and local officials taking precautions, boosting preparedness, and promoting recovery? This Town Hall wil...

Even before OMB’s maximum telework guidance, government’s growing reliance on resource-intensive applications such as voice, video, and critical cloud collaboration tools, increased not only strain and complexity on bandwidth and traffic management, but also cybersecurity risks. How can agencies enable the flexibility required by today’s distributed workforce while also ensuring the central management of network connections i...

Tune in for a discussion brought to you by Defense One and INSA where a panel of public and private subject matter experts will discuss the need for both soft and hard skills to build successful AI teams in and out of government. While the increased use of AI requires a workforce specialized in digital skills and data science, success also requires strong critical thinking, problem solving and the use of interdisciplinary methods -- skills tha...

Government agencies recognize innovation as a top priority. It can spur new efficiencies and open opportunities to better serve constituents. While the need to innovate is constant, it has become even more urgent in today’s tumultuous environment. Federal Government infrastructure and personnel are being stretched thin while working overtime to ensure citizen health and safety, and deliver timely and secure services. Harnessing the full...