Agencies at the state, local and federal levels are adopting more advanced AI capabilities — like generative, multimodal and agentic — for efficiency and innovation. While the use and adoption of artificial intelligence is continuously on the rise, so is the evolution of specialized and mission-focused AI-powered tools. Advancements like generative, multimodal and agentic AI are transforming how agencies analyze [...]
Agencies are adopting user-first digital services to provide citizens with the IT-forward processes, programs and services they need. People expect government services to be as seamless as private sector offerings. To meet these needs and keep up with the pace of innovation, agencies must modernize their IT infrastructures and leverage the tools that streamline workforces, enhance user experiences, integrate secure [...]
Agencies & industry partners discuss how to modernize outdated infrastructure & secure networks with the rise of advanced technologies & a changing threat landscape. As technology evolves at exponential rates, so do the associated challenges and security threats. To keep up with the cybersecurity changes that arise with advanced technologies (like artificial intelligence), the White House released Executive Order 14110 [...]
Texas government officials and an industry expert discuss shifts in policies, security and risk as AI advances at an accelerated rate. According to Moore’s law, the speed and capability of computers are expected to double every two years. This means new technologies — and challenges — can be introduced at the same rate. To keep up with cybersecurity changes that [...]
State and local governments are updating technologies, processes, training and procedures to ensure election security. As state, local and territorial governments administer their elections and election infrastructure, they take different approaches using various technologies and processes. In doing so, they face common infrastructure challenges, ranging from scanner ballot readability to touchscreen system programming errors. These challenges can prolong — and [...]
Government & industry must share information, streamline compliance & work together to protect critical environments from evolving cyber threats. Safeguarding critical infrastructure is crucial to maintaining the stability and security of our society. Unfortunately, critical infrastructure is a desirable target for nation-state actors, hacktivists and other threat actors. Operational Technology (OT) is often targeted as an entry point in cyber-attacks [...]
Cybersecurity has always contended with evolving threats. As the internet has become more embedded into social and economic life and smart phones, tablets and other handheld devices have become ubiquitous, and bad actors have devised new methods of attacks to capitalize on emerging vulnerabilities. Just as agencies are implementing zero trust architecture to help with this wave, other IT developments [...]
Members of Florida state and local agencies joined industry execs to discuss the state of digital transformation and cloud architecture. Florida, already the third largest U.S. state by population, is experiencing rapid growth and increased pressure to keep up with more and more citizen needs. The state’s population grew by 14.5% from 2010 to 2020, meaning more citizens need additional [...]
State and local governments are preparing for the election year by leveraging federal and private sector partners along with security tools to uphold election integrity. Security is top of mind for election officials this year, especially considering past events and the rise of cyber threats. Since individual states are responsible for conducting elections, the National Association of Counties held workshops [...]
Federal agencies are working with the private sector to meet Zero Trust mandates while modernizing legacy systems. The Office of Management and Budget issued its federal Zero Trust architecture strategy nearly two years ago, outlining specific goals for agencies to reach by the end of fiscal year 2024. Not only will a Zero Trust framework help agencies stop data breaches, [...]
Federal agencies are implementing zero trust frameworks to strengthen cybersecurity, but face budgeting challenges and complexities when doing so. Considering the sophistication of cyber threats these days, with the wide variety of those threats including phishing, ransomware, social engineering, bots and many others, stronger cybersecurity measures are a must. Adopting a zero trust environment can provide that level of security, [...]
Public & private sectors are adopting AI & automation tools to strengthen their cyber posture & prevent increasingly-sophisticated cyberattacks. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and the increase of connected devices only empowers bad actors to become more sophisticated with their attacks and capitalize on new vulnerabilities. To respond, federal agencies are implementing a zero trust architecture, but other IT developments [...]