Data is the lifeblood of AI, and when it’s incomplete, biased, or inaccurate, your results will be abysmal. This week on Feds At the Edge, we sit down with Geoff Schaefer of Leidos and Susan Laine from Quest to discuss how to overcome the common pitfalls and data challenges of federal AI adoption. Our guests explore the shift toward [...]
Available on Demand | April 30, 2026 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Almost all (95%) government agency leaders at all levels say they plan to invest in emerging technologies over the next five years, including generative AI (35%), yet only a fraction achieve measurable and sustainable service improvements. Part of the challenge is reexamining the metrics used to track [...]
Available on Demand | April 29, 2026 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Microsegmentation is a critical security strategy for state and local law enforcement agencies aiming to comply with the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy. This policy mandates strict security, encryption, and access controls for protecting sensitive Criminal Justice Information (CJI). The security policy ensures [...]
Available on Demand | April 28, 2026 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE In today’s zero trust world, federal systems integrators (FSIs) operate in some of the most complex environments—distributed workforces, partner connectivity, subcontractors, and teams supporting multiple agencies with different requirements. That complexity makes it harder to ensure the right users have the right access to the [...]
Available on Demand | April 27, 2026 | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 CPE Cybersecurity is always a volatile topic – new threats, new approaches to defense, emerging new attack surfaces. The emergence of AI as a commercially viable technology introduces new considerations, including growing recognition that it substantially increases the need for risk management. The cyber cold war [...]
Leaders share how agencies are building secure, human-centered digital services and scaling improvements with data and AI. State and local governments are under growing pressure to deliver services that meet the expectations of today’s digitally savvy citizens, which includes experiences that are seamless, secure and intuitive. Yet many agencies are still navigating longstanding challenges, from legacy infrastructure [...]
Professional sports reward those who perform under pressure. In federal technology, the stakes are even higher. This week on Feds At the Edge, we sit down with experts navigating the realities of securing federal systems in an environment where threats are constant and decisions carry real consequences. Gary Barlet, Public Sector CTO for Illumio, poses a critical question: “Do [...]
Available On Demand | April 23, 2026 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Federal agencies are moving quickly with AI pilots — but experimentation must evolve into secure, governed, mission-aligned execution. Articles about AI “hallucinations” including fictitious legal citations and quotes demonstrate the risks of using legal AI tools without appropriate context and human review. Legal and regulatory [...]
Available on Demand | April 21, 2026 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE As agencies move to incorporate AI tools throughout their organizations, many are finding that AI without orchestration creates new silos. The agencies that lead will not be the ones with the most AI tools, but the ones that deploy AI safely, at scale, with auditability and [...]
In order to determine its value, Federal Technology leaders know it’s all about the workflow when it comes to the possibility of incorporating AI. Once they do, having a deeper understanding of the distinction between traditional and generative AI, as well as the importance of data cleanliness and security will be key for an effective adoption. This week at [...]
Available on Demand | April 17, 2026 | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 CPE Most federal agencies are moving to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their systems and processes, in part as a response to Executive Order 14110, issued in 2023, for the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of AI, and in part because AI promises productivity gains [...]
Available on Demand | April 15, 2026 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE Federal agencies across the board are facing rapidly multiplying security threats, from nation states to criminals. Today's security operations centers (SOCs) are facing a barrage of "more." More attacks. More security tools. More devices and data. To eliminate current threats and anticipate future ones, your SOC [...]
We have all seen the power of AI; the question is, can it be implemented in a secure federal environment? This week on Feds At the Edge, we sit down with three experts who are proving that powerful AI can be deployed securely in federal environments, without compromising compliance or mission outcomes. Leaders from the Library of Congress, Idaho [...]
What if better visibility into your IT assets could unlock cost savings, strengthen security, and free teams to focus on the mission? This week on Feds At the Edge, we explore how federal agencies are turning digital modernization into a strategic advantage by strengthening software and asset visibility. With a clearer understanding of existing licenses, agencies can eliminate duplication, [...]
Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 12:00PM – 5:00PM EDT | 3 CPE | Reston, VA Cybersecurity is always a volatile topic – new threats, new approaches to defense, emerging new attack surfaces. The emergence of AI as a commercially viable technology introduces new considerations, including growing recognition that it substantially increases the need for risk management. Join us [...]
Available on Demand | April 8, 2026 | 1 Hour | 1 CPE In the public sector, a security incident is more than a technical hurdle; it is a test of organizational resilience and community confidence. While many local governments operate in a state of reactive defense, the most resilient municipalities are shifting their strategy to treat identity as [...]