Government entities hold massive amounts of data within their cyber walls, and the utilization and protection of this data is a top priority for leaders across government. With an ever-evolving threat landscape and a workforce that often works outside the office, what do leaders need to do to ensure critical data — and the public’s sensitive data — are secure? What roles do emerging technologies play in the protection of such...

Cybersecurity is a cornerstone of the Biden administration’s priorities and has never been more important to securing the nation’s infrastructure and data from cyber threats than it is today. Government IT leaders must remain vigilant against near-constant cyber threats while maintaining legacy systems and securing a remote workforce. In this workshop, Nextgov/FCW will examine the most important trends in cybersecurity across the f...

Government facilities were the third largest ransomware target in 2023, highlighting the need for secure storage. As a result, federal leaders are exploring and implementing cutting-edge tools to proactively tackle emerging ransomware threats. Secure storage solutions offer a means to safeguard digital assets and sensitive data so that cybersecurity and IT teams can fortify their agencies’ resilience against evolving attacks. Join Nextgo...

The U.S. Department of Energy is a critical player in protecting the nation from bad actors. Focusing on energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges, Department of Energy leaders must utilize transformative science and technology solutions to ensure the security and prosperity of citizens across the nation. In this Agency Spotlight, join Nextgov/FCW for an engaging discussion with a Department of Energy leader to explore the agency’s a...

IT modernization remains a critical component for federal agencies looking to improve operational efficiencies, digitize customer experiences and bolster service delivery and government operations. Beyond the technology changes, these efforts are normally complex and fraught with policy, legal, budgetary and workforce challenges, and can take years to fully accomplish. How can agencies successfully navigate the complex maze of technology, proc...

The age of artificial intelligence is here, and leveraging AI as a powerful decision making tool continues to be a strategic priority for the federal government. As agencies collect, analyze and disseminate more data, advancements in computing power, machine learning and automation provide unique opportunities to expand and improve mission delivery. AI has major implications across numerous disciplines, from building efficiencies and informing...

In an era defined by technological advancements, artificial intelligence has emerged as a transformative force within the federal government. AI is playing a pivotal role in reshaping the workforce, cybersecurity and operational efficiency of the government. AI-driven solutions are allowing federal agencies to optimize their operations, streamline processes and bolster their cybersecurity defenses. But how do leaders identify the right AI usag...

Identity is at the center of cybersecurity. With zero trust now the mandated de facto approach to strengthening cyber defenses, federal, state and local agencies need to build an identity-centric security approach encompassing both human and machine identities. This requires an enterprise wise rethinking of authentication, authorization, access to data, auditing and accountability in order to protect the IT backbone powering government. Identi...

Agencies are continually reliant on geodata as a key component in delivering successful citizen services, both to meet their own mission critical work but also in maintaining the ability to share geographic information across agencies. As data teams are tasked with collecting and storing more information than ever before, the accurate and timely collection remains a priority. With more Geographic Information Systems (GIS) readily available as...

As agencies collect, analyze and disseminate more data than ever before, advancements in computing power, machine learning and automation provide unique opportunities to expand and improve mission delivery. With added resources and high level support for the government’s expansion of once-pilot AI and automation projects, the outcome isn’t just greater capacity and speed, but improved employee and citizen engagement. During this wo...