Cyber hygiene and supply chain security have become critical issues for the federal government in 2021. As agencies continue to face one of the most challenging IT security threats of our time during mass telework, how can they determine what to trust? Cutting through the buzz to gain meaningful insights on strengthening their supply chain security is of vital importance if government agencies are to continue delivering on the mission.In this...

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the way government works has been completely transformed. Looking ahead, which of these changes will remain permanent and which will fade with time? During this virtual summit, Nextgov and Government Executive will explore not only what the future of work looks like for government, but also how agencies can harness technology, people, and culture to build a workforce resilient to whatever challenges come i...

Innovations in “fintech” could impact everything from regulatory compliance to financial inclusion. It is vital that financial-sector agencies take the plunge and champion modernization efforts that introduce new tools to improve capabilities and efficiencies. Financial services and systems utilize critical infrastructure and large swaths of high-priority data. But how are agencies ensuring that this information remains secure and...

To ensure the government can continue its critical mission during unprecedented times, it’s clear that it must modernize legacy systems, accelerate cloud adoption, strengthen cybersecurity posture, automate processes, move services online and more. But how will agencies quickly and securely make these transitions, ensuring data remains protected and citizen-facing services continue being delivered? In this first event in a year-long seri...

As both government agencies and those who wish to threaten them evolve and adapt to the prospect of long-term telework during and after the pandemic, the distributed workforce is more vulnerable to cyberattacks than ever before. Be it phishing scams or a network breach at home, telework has expanded the battlefield by which employees and the work they do can be targeted for malicious ends. As these attacks grow, it is crucial that our governme...

As the President embarks on the crucial first 100 days of his term, what are the Administration’s priorities across management, tech, defense, and intergovernmental affairs? In this unique week-long series, public sector’s most trusted media brands join forces for high level interviews and expert analysis around what’s next. Hear from Government Executive, Nextgov, Defense One, and Route Fifty about the Administration’s...

The COVID-19 pandemic catapulted the importance of healthcare IT modernization into the spotlight. It’s clear it will remain there in 2021, and for years to come. Innovations in telehealth, electronic health records and 3D printing have transformed the experiences of both healthcare professionals and their patients. The federal government is utilizing emerging technology to improve everything from contact tracing to vaccine approval pro...

Artificial intelligence has evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real world, strategic priority of the United States. Increases in computing power and the emergence of large data sets to train ever more powerful machine learning algorithms have created real world applications and success stories. During this year-long series, Defense One and Nextgov will explore all aspects of artificial intelligence and its applications in government.

The federal government has made modernizing and streamlining customer service a cross-agency priority goal, and during the pandemic, meeting citizens’ needs to deliver critical services is perhaps more important than ever. Congressional mandates, OMB directives and presidential imperatives are compelling federal agencies to move the needle in customer experience, creating CX action plans comparable to the private sector in measurement, g...

The seismic disruption ushered by the novel coronavirus pandemic has affected practically every workforce, including public servants. Now months into what has become the new normal, it’s clear the federal workday won’t look the same as it once did for quite some time. Telework, with all its technical hurdles and security complexities, continues for many federal employees, challenging agencies to revise their communication practices...