Since the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, artificial intelligence has rapidly evolved into multiple specialized and mission-focused tools. Generative AI, multimodal AI, and agentic AI are no longer just concepts—they’re transforming how agencies approach everything from data analysis to decision support. Each branch brings unique capabilities and challenges. Generative AI helps automate content creation, multimodal AI enables riche...

The introduction of cloud has remade the government IT landscape. In the early days of government adoption, cloud was seen as a cost-saving measure as agencies were encouraged to move their on-premises data centers to the cloud, reducing dependence on legacy storage and real estate expenses. But as the technology has evolved and agencies have adopted more cloud solutions, it has become clear that it can provide a better experience for employee...

The federal government has been incorporating new technologies into its operations for decades, looking to streamline processes and add functionality. The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into the government IT ecosystem is not, by itself, something new, but employees are not yet clear on how AI will make their work better. The World Economic Forum recently suggested that “AI’s real power lies in reimagining workflows a...

When Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed in March 2024 after it was struck by a container ship, it provided a harrowing – and deadly – demonstration of the fragility of aging U.S. infrastructure. The danger of aging infrastructure is compounded by workforce shortages, funding constraints and increasing demands, pushing transportation agencies at all levels—whether a municipality, city, county, or state depart...

When legitimate credentials are used for illegitimate purposes, traditional defenses fall short. That’s the reality government agencies are facing—across state, local, tribal, and territorial levels. The challenge isn’t just keeping bad actors out anymore; it’s spotting them when they’re already in, using real accounts to move laterally, elevate privileges, and quietly dig deeper. This is where SailPoint solutions...

State and local, territorial, and tribal governments are not bound by the federal agency mandate to implement zero trust architectures, but there are numerous reasons they are either considering it or taking action to put it in place. Zero trust is a particularly important concept for these smaller government bodies because they own and operate critical infrastructure and provide vital day-to-day services to their residents, from issuing drive...

The federal government has invested almost four years to move all its systems and networks to a least permissive access architecture, based on the concept of “never trust, always verify.” This has significantly improved cybersecurity, but it’s a moving target – bad actors, whether cyber criminals or hostile nation-states, keep evolving their tools and tactics, seeking new vectors they can penetrate. To constantly improv...

States, counties, municipalities, territories, and tribal governments have many interactions with their residents every year, addressing many facets of everyday life – from schools to roads, water and sewer services to business licensing. The National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) identified the top 10 priorities of its members for 2025. While strengthening cybersecurity and risk management continues as the top priority, state CIOs...

There is a critical conversation to be held on safeguarding U.S. critical infrastructure against persistent and evolving cyber threats. With global adversaries increasingly targeting power grids, communications networks, water systems, and other essential services, the urgency to fortify national cybersecurity has never been greater. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation continue to evolve. Organizations must ret...

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry share how they are managing the cyber defenses of some of our nation’s critical agencies. Government agencies need to strengthen cybersecurity defenses while reducing cost and eliminating unnecessary applications. Agencies seek to gain complete visibility and consolidation of data across multiple sources, both to strengthen their security posture and become more efficient through ap...