With the COVID crisis keeping people out of the office and working from home, this webinar focuses on the challenges unique to the intelligence and national security workforce as it pivots to increase and expand the use of telework. The discussion will focus on teleworking at the DOD and the IC during the COVID crisis, including the technology challenges and resources, opportunities to perform classified work in non-traditional environments,...

With the majority of the workforce at home, technology has become the sole link enabling business to continue -- and the better the tech, the closer organizations can get to “as usual.” But the new normal puts a strain on apps and platforms not designed to manage the weight of an entire office at once. Software engineers across government are trying to keep their agencies afloat while they and their teams are also working from home...

There has been a major spike in government’s need for fast and reliable network bandwidth. Especially as America’s digital divide becomes more and more apparent throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. What ways are federal agencies, as well as state and local entities, making sure they have the broadband capabilities to provide their citizens with the digital services they need? How are leaders working to upgrade their systems securely?...

Government agencies know that data is one of the most valuable tools they can utilize to achieve mission agility. However, not every agency has the correct culture in place to leverage data as a strategic asset. Leaders must think about how they can upscale their existing resources and data sources. During this webcast, Nextgov and government experts will discuss how to successfully address items in the Federal Data Strategy 2020 Action Plan a...

With high profile breaches threatening operations, ransomware attacks on the rise, and a myriad of laws and regulations guiding cybersecurity initiatives, federal, state and local governments have prioritized shoring up their cyber defenses across the board. However, as organizations work to enhance their cybersecurity, how can they ensure these efforts are effective and in compliance with federal standards and regulations? During this webcast...

Governments must keep up with the increasingly urgent need to protect digital information and infrastructure. As telework work becomes the new normal for the foreseeable future: How can organizations ensure that the services their employees rely on are secure? How can they mitigate vulnerabilities and protect against foreign cyber actors while still advancing mission delivery? How can employees avoid burnout as they work to make sure their gov...

It’s clear. Cyber will be on the frontlines of future wars. To prepare, the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community and Cyber Command are channeling the power of AI to protect against potential cyber attacks by teaming up to better standardize data collection. During this panel, Nextgov and Defense One will gather tech experts to discuss how battles will be fought by training AI to handle cyber attacks.

In order to strengthen our defenses, artificial intelligence is powering more than ever before—including parts of drones, tanks, planes, ships and weaponry. During this digital event, Nextgov and Defense One will sit down with AI and technology experts to discuss how AI is emerging on the battlefield and changing the way we collect information. We’ll also discuss how ethical guidelines are shaping the use of AI in the military.

The United States is facing a historic economic downturn that is projected to surpass the Great Recession and cripple government budgets. It could take years before federal, state and local budgets are able to fully recover. Government officials will need to examine and assess massive amounts of data to determine the best course of action. But are officials prepared to address these challenges? What assistance do they need to stabilize their b...

The United States is facing a historic economic downturn that is projected to surpass the Great Recession and cripple government budgets. It could take years before federal, state and local budgets are able to fully recover. Government officials will need to examine and assess massive amounts of data to determine the best course of action. But are officials prepared to address these challenges? What assistance do they need to stabilize their...