When it comes to protecting the digital infrastructure, the roles of public sector security leaders are complex—and rapidly changing. There has always been an imperative to defend our systems and educate our workforce about cyber threats. However, state and local governments' cybersecurity responsibilities continue to grow, fueled by the changing nature and sophistication of online threats along with an explosion of innovative government...

How M&A is Reshaping the World of Government Contractors The market has seen some blockbuster deals in recent years that grab headlines and fire the imagination. But for every mega transaction there are a dozen or more smaller deals where we see the emergence of new players and the transformation of established ones. At this WT Power Breakfast, we’ll dive into the strategies behind these deals and explore the impact they are having o...

Join us at Fal.Con for Public Sector at the state-of-art, new International Spy Museum building at L’Enfant Plaza, as we bring together respected and forward-thinking cybersecurity professionals and experts from across federal, state, and local public sector agencies for a day of informative sessions and discussions. At this groundbreaking event, you’ll have an opportunity to build on your expertise and gain a new perspective on cy...

Since 2013, the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program has provided federal agencies with IT tools for countering cyberattacks on federal government networks. It is no surprise, however, that over the years attacks on government sites have intensified and become more sophisticated. In its new phase CDM DEFEND rolls out tools and services to create a tailored security strategy, as agencies face demands for more visibility and new enterpr...

The federal government has made major strides to improve customer experience over the last few years, from technology advancements that improve airport security to making the Improving Customer Experience with Federal Services a Cross-Agency Priority Goal. And with the passage of the 21st Century IDEA Act, now, it’s on agencies to comply and deliver on the promise of improved digital services before the year’s end. While the agenci...

The federal government has made major strides to improve customer experience over the last few years, from technology advancements that improve airport security to making the Improving Customer Experience with Federal Services a Cross-Agency Priority Goal. And with the passage of the 21st Century IDEA Act, now, it’s on agencies to comply and deliver on the promise of improved digital services before the year’s end. While the agenc...

Governments collect massive amounts of data in the process of performing its basic functions. But until recently, that data—often unstructured—has been difficult to manage and mine. Register today to attend the Data & Analytics Summit: Leveraging Data to Improve Mission Effectiveness being held on May 15th in Washington, DC. Hear seasoned federal leaders from across government explore how cloud computing, AI, and other emerging...

The last thing the marketplace needed was another traditional event, so Government Matters is launching something a little bit different. We’ll be hosting our first official event…with a twist. Our new DocuSummit is a half-day event that will take an in-depth look at Artificial Intelligence in the government and military. And here’s the twist: Instead of a traditional keynote address, we will be hosting a world premiere scre...

Recruiting, Managing and Engaging Federal Employees To celebrate Government Executive's 50th anniversary, we're hitting the road and heading to the Mile High City to discuss the most important topics facing the public sector.The federal workforce has undergone a number of shifts over the last year. After the President’s Management Agenda was released in March of last year, the administration put forth new priorities to modernize the wor...

Most state and local government agencies realize that it’s time consolidate their on-premises data centers and begin to migrate workloads to the cloud. But for many government agencies, figuring out how to get started in figuring out which workloads are right for cloud isn’t as simple as launching an app on your phone. Hear from two leaders from the Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor as they detail their experiences in movin...