Today’s largely distributed government workforce continues to complicate leaders’ approach to protecting critical infrastructure and citizen data. As the traditional perimeter rapidly expands, government and industry leaders must focus on cybersecurity tactics that are both effective and innovative. Exploring everything from improving cyber hygiene to implementing risk management best practices, during the Cybersmart 2021 Virtual S...

The exponential growth of cyber threats such as malware and data exfiltration has seen officials at all levels of federal, state, and local government reevaluating their best practices for securing their IT systems and critical infrastructure against malicious actors who threaten their wellbeing. Add to that, traditional IT security defense are failing, allowing bad actors to get through firewalls and anti-virus products. And, for organization...

Who are the movers and shakers implementing truly innovative ideas to enable government to deliver on its essential mission? At BOLD GOV, Government Executive and Nextgov are teaming up to explore the powerful combination of technology, culture, and people transforming the way government operates and provides services. Peer-nominated leaders in government will unveil their bold idea in this unique innovation showcase.

As cloud services mature and evolve, federal leaders are considering how to share and manage information efficiently and securely throughout organizations. Central to these considerations is balancing security with delivering on mission-critical functions. How can leaders take the platforms they rely on most, such as HR Management and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), to the cloud and at the same time ensure network security? During this web...

The United States is on the verge of a digital transformation that has the potential to change the way we work, live, and communicate. As 5G is adopted across the government, agencies must decide how to use the technology and how to secure and protect critical data, as well as determine whether 5G will be able to deliver on the promises of innovation. Join us for this half-day event, where we will hear from senior leaders from the Department o...

Access to digital information has become critical for nearly every organization. Meanwhile, the modern workplace has created a new access and authentication environment – built on increased cloud adoption and the use of personal devices. These changes have ushered in a new era of innovation and modernized agency operations, but they’ve also created cybersecurity challenges tied to a growing threat landscape. As more data is being a...

With all the events of the past year, the focus is now on the digital agility of an organization. The ability to adapt to the changing work and consumer landscape is crucial to the organization's ability to weather the storm, and turn challenges into tangible business opportunities. However, this transformation involves more than technology. Proper digital transformation is about rethinking business processes, changing workplace culture, and e...

Every agency across the Department of Defense has to identify, assess and either accept or mitigate risk in order to achieve readiness levels in support of their mission. These onerous manual tasks take up critical time defense agencies don’t have. Integrating and automating internal control reporting programs can mean the difference between success and failure.In this webcast discussion, join GovExec and Pega systems as we speak with ex...

Whether lowering costs, increasing efficiency, or delivering improved citizen services, technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data analytics are transforming the way state and local governments operate and deliver services. As technology increasingly becomes a cornerstone of government, how do technical leaders not only keep up with the latest technologies but also harness the entire ecosystem of partners, platform...

Collaboration between government and the private sector is critical for protecting our IT systems from threats at home and abroad. Understanding the specific role each of these institutions can play, as well as how they interrelate is critical to each of their missions. During this final installment of our quarterly Cyber Defenders series, join Route Fifty, Nextgov, and Defense One as we talk with senior leaders from government and industry, e...