ATARC Federal IT Newscast

Orbital Convergence with Brian Fox and Gordon Deng, Episode 3 Nov 01, 2024

In this episode, co-hosts Brian Fox and Gordon Deng explore the unique challenges of measuring return on investment (ROI) within the Department of Defense. Drawing on research from the AIRC and Georgetown University, we discuss how ROI is calculated in a DOD context, how it differs from industry practices, and the barriers posed by fiscal constraints, budget programs, and acquisition processes. Tune in for insights on how the DOD can better manage and optimize its investments amidst these complexities.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Clair Koroma, a Senior Advisor to the Federal CIO Oct 24, 2024

In this episode, host Brian Fox sits down with Clair Koroma, a Senior Advisor to the Federal CIO, to discuss the journey of IT modernization in government. Clair shares her incredible journey, starting with hands-on front and back-end development, and how her passion for technology began. Throughout her career, Clair has remained deeply involved in the evolution of technology within the government, ensuring that communication with communities is impactful and serves the public effectively. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the continuous push for IT modernization and the future of digital in government!

Doing Tech Better in Government with Michael Chappell, Chief Information Officer, PEO Enterprise, U.S. Army Oct 10, 2024

Join us on this episode "Doing Tech Better in Government" as we sit down with Michael Chappell, Chief Information Officer at the US Army PEO Enterprise. With a distinguished and long career supporting the federal government, especially within the DoD, Michael shares insights into navigating agile technology adoption – a current primary goal of the government. Discover why getting it right the first time is crucial and how integrating external expertise can streamline modernization efforts, ensuring efficiency and success.

Orbital Convergence with Brian Fox and Gordon Deng: Episode 2 Oct 01, 2024

In this episode of "Orbital Convergence," join Brian Fox and Gordon Deng as they explore the evolution of software factories within the Department of Defense. They will dive into the origins of these initiatives, starting with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter’s 2015 announcement that established the Defense Innovation Unit in Silicon Valley. Discover how active-duty service members are leveraging partnerships with commercial industries through programs to gain new skills outside traditional government paths. Brian and Gordon also discuss the challenges of driving real progress without relying on overused buzzwords and look at how industry collaboration continues to advance defense technology. Tune in to learn how the DOD is staying ahead by learning from the best in the commercial world.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Laura Rodriguez, Gravity Lead, U.S. Space Force Sep 26, 2024

In this episode, we delve into the future of space technology with Laura Rodriguez, Gravity Lead at the U.S. Space Forces Chief Technology and Innovation Office. Laura leads the development of Gravity, a cutting-edge DevSecOps platform designed to revolutionize mission support for our guardians. With a keen eye for innovation, Laura harnesses the latest technologies to ensure our forces have unparalleled efficiency and capability in their operations. In this episode, Laura shares her journey from application development to spearheading Gravity, uncovering and addressing critical pain points along the way. Don't miss out as we explore the transformative impact of Gravity and the evolving landscape of space technology.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Brad Punch, Deputy Technical Director, and Katie Wildman, Pilot/Pilot to Production Lead at PEO Digital, U.S. Navy Sep 12, 2024

In this episode we are joined by Brad Punch and Katie Wildman dive into the role of PEO Digital and its integration within IT services. They break down how PEO Digital ensures user needs are consistently met across the Navy's various PEOs and emphasize the importance of collaboration. The discussion touches on their involvement with the SAFE program, reflecting on how their approach evolved since the pandemic and continues to deliver key outcomes. Brad and Katie also share insights on how understanding team knowledge helps identify gaps, and they underscore the value of learning from failures to drive technological progress.

Orbital Convergence with Brian Fox and Gordon Deng: Episode 1 Sep 03, 2024

In the inaugural episode of "Orbital Convergence," join hosts Gordon Deng and Brian Fox as they delve into their journeys into government service. This Space Force and Space Mission-oriented podcast introduces listeners to Gordon and Brian's backgrounds, tracing their paths to their current roles. They share firsthand encounters with advancing military technology and reflect on the profound impact of mission-driven work on military personnel. Tune in to uncover their insights into mission drivability and the transformative power it holds in today's military landscape.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Sage Goyda, United States Marine Corps Aug 29, 2024

In this episode, host Brian Fox sits down with Sage Goyda, a seasoned veteran with a distinguished career in the United States Marine Corps. Sage shares insights from their extensive journey, focusing on the past year spent working on the Marine Corps Talent and Acquisitions Pilot (MCTAP). Tune in as Sage delves into the logistics of the program, shedding light on the entry process, recruitment strategies, and the cultural shifts designed to support new Marines as they embark on their careers. This episode offers a deep dive into the transformative efforts within the Marine Corps to adapt and enhance its recruitment and support systems for the future.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Danielle Moyer, Executive Director, US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground Aug 15, 2024

Join us in this episode as we sit down with Danielle Moyer, Executive Director at US Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground. With a remarkable journey beginning the Army Corps of Engineers at just 15 years old, Danielle shares her insights as a Senior Contracting Official and her mission to drive digital capabilities forward. She discusses her goal of eventually working herself out of a job by ensuring inclusivity and leveraging feedback to open opportunities for all. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, Danielle emphasizes the importance of staying ahead in business practices and adapting to change. Don't miss this insightful conversation on embracing digital transformation and leadership in the modern era.

Doing Tech Better in Government with George Lamb, Director of Cloud and Software Modernization, DoD CIO Office Aug 01, 2024

Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of defense modernization with George Lamb, Director of Cloud and Software Modernization at the DoD CIO Office. George shares insights into how his team tackles the most pressing technology needs in modernization efforts within the Department of Defense. Discover what sets his approach apart as his team navigates the complexities of modernization, pushing boundaries to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency in defense through innovative technology solutions.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Alicia Scott, Department of the Navy and LTC Melissa Sayers, United States Army Jul 18, 2024

Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of data and innovation in government with Alicia Scott, Technical Director for the Chief Data Office at the U.S. Navy, and LTC Melissa Sayers, Data Scientist at G5 Support and Plans and Policy, First Army. Together, in this Data Science Panel, they explore cutting-edge approaches to enhancing visibility and efficiency, promoting innovation, and automating processes to optimize time utilization in the workplace. Don't miss this insightful discussion on leveraging data for strategic advantage and driving impactful change in government operations!

Doing Tech Better in Government with May Cheng, Acting Chief Information Officer, International Trade Administration Jul 08, 2024

In this episode, we dive in with May Cheng, Acting Chief Information Officer at the International Trade Administration. With over 25 years of experience across various federal agencies, May shares insights into promoting U.S. exports, defending against unfair trade practices, and enhancing international competitiveness. Discover how she leads a team of 160+ IT professionals, collaborates on emerging technologies, and discusses the transformative impact of the SAFE program. Tune in as we explore the critical importance of re-skilling staff to update operational models and ensure ongoing relevance in today's dynamic trade landscape.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Sean McIntyre, Deputy CIO of Supervision and Platform Services, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Jun 20, 2024

In this episode, we sit down with Sean McIntyre, the Deputy CIO of Supervision and Platform Services at the OCC. Sean delves into the mission of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and shares his wisdom on transforming organizational mindsets. Learn how fostering a collective approach can enhance teamwork and drive success in any institution. Tune in for a compelling conversation that will inspire you to rethink how you approach organizational dynamics and mission-driven work!

Doing Tech Better in Government with Jess Berrellez, Executive Officer, Office of Digital Transformation (ODT), FDA Jun 06, 2024

In this episode, we sit down with Jess Berrellez, Executive Officer in the FDA’s Office of Digital Transformation (ODT). Jess, instrumental in the establishment of ODT in 2021, oversees the agency’s enterprise technology, data, and cybersecurity operations. She shares insights into the development of the FDA's IT strategy and discusses the transformative impact of the TMAP initiative on organizational efficiency and evolution. Jess also highlights the critical importance of uniting subject matter experts to create a cohesive organization and enhance transparency. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of digital transformation at the FDA!

Doing Tech Better in Government with Jennifer Swanson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Data - Engineering - Software), ASA(ALT), U.S. Army May 23, 2024

In this episode we are joined by Jennifer Swanson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Data - Engineering - Software), ASA(ALT), who provides a comprehensive overview of how the U.S. Army is evolving its software development practices through new policies that embrace Agile development, continuous improvement, and user-centric design. The establishment of a Digital Contracting Capabilities Center of Excellence marks a pivotal move in revolutionizing how the Army acquires and implements technology, ensuring it remains agile, efficient, and responsive to the needs of its users. Join us as we unpack these transformative changes and discuss their implications for the future of Army software development.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Ben Baldi, SVP of Public Sector, Tricentis May 09, 2024

Join us for this installment of “Doing Tech Better in Government” where host Brian Fox is joined by Ben Baldi, SVP of Public Sector at Tricentis. Deep dive into this discussion surrounding government agencies seeking to embrace innovation, but encountering a myriad of challenges such as maintaining compliance and security. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on the future of technological innovation within government settings!

Doing Tech Better in Government with Jennifer Pahlka, Former US Deputy Chief Technology Officer, The White House, Office of Science and Technology Policy Apr 25, 2024

Tune in to “Doing Tech Better in Government” for an inspiring conversation on reshaping institutions and empowering change. We are joined by Jennifer Pahlka, Former US Deputy CTO, The White House, Office of Science and Technology Policy and Author as she shares her mission to recode America through principles and values in government. From founding "Code for America" to helping shape what would become the "United States Digital Service," her impact has been profound. Now, she's extending her vision to promote advancements in the military and elevate voices often overlooked in leadership circles.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Eric Mill, Executive Director for Cloud Strategy and Zaree Singer, FEDRAMP’s Agency Engagement Lead at the GSA Apr 11, 2024

Tune in for the newest episode of "Doing Tech Better in Government" where we dive into the world of FEDRAMP in government with Eric Mill, Executive Director for Cloud Strategy and Zaree Singer, FEDRAMP’s Agency Engagement Lead from the GSA. Mill and Singer shed light on how FEDRAMP aims to streamline approval processes, ensure agencies can leverage cloud-based applications effectively, and ultimately empower them to fulfill their missions with enhanced efficiency and security in the digital era. Join us as we explore the pivotal role of FEDRAMP in shaping the future of government technology transformation.

Doing Tech Better with Aric Sherwood, Director of Acquisitions at Army PEO EIS Mar 14, 2024

On this episode of "Doing Tech Better in Government" we explore the world of government technology and innovation with Aric Sherwood, Director of Acquisition at Army PEO EIS. Sherwood shares the significance in having a common vernacular for understanding diverse customer bases, the importance of collaboration amongst agilists, and the pivotal role of digital transformation in refining messaging strategies. Discover why comprehensive training is crucial in fostering a collective understanding of the purpose behind moving forward digitally as an organization. Tune in now as we unravel the strategies for successfully navigating the complexities of organizational agility!

Solving for X: Season 2, Episode 7: Growing Good in Government: Cultivating the Feedback Loops of the Future Feb 28, 2024

Join us in this insightful episode as we delve into the transformative world of systems thinking across government sectors. We spotlight a groundbreaking USDA initiative known as the Growing Good in Government Initiative (G3I). The G3I is a holistic approach to understanding the entirety of our shared complexity across the Federal Governance and Performance Management Frameworks. The approach looks to maximize value to stakeholders through coordinated efforts of two priorities: the Integrated Value Network (IVN) and the USDA Program/Project Management (P/PM) Community of Practice (CoP).

The IVN's impact is evident in organizations like the VA, where response times to OMB requests have remarkably improved from a 2-3 week wait to a mere 90-minute turnaround. Discover how this has been made possible through the mapping of the USDA’s strategic plan onto each agency component and business service level, fostering a rich feedback loop that enhances communication both internally and externally.
In this episode, we explore the concept of benefits realization management, investigating how it translates the delivery mechanisms of agencies to the public. We also dive into the universal language that bridges the federal workforce experience (EX) with the citizen experience (CX). Join us to unravel these questions and more, as we navigate the exciting path of government service innovation.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Rick DeLappe, Interagency Program Manager with Recreation.gov Feb 08, 2024

Join us for another episode of "Doing Tech Better in Government" as we explore the world of government technology and innovation with Rick DeLappe, Interagency Program Manager for Recreation.gov. Rick discusses the importance of agile methods being utilized in order to stay ahead of technological advancements and emphasizes the importance of employee input and adapting based on stakeholder and customer feedback. He also highlights about using a collaborative approach to not only enhance service delivery but optimize resource utilization. Tune in for valuable insights into navigating the complexities of government technology with adaptability and foresight.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Stephanie Wilson, Procurement Contracting, Agreements, and Grants and Agreements Officer at ACC - Rock Island Jan 31, 2024

In this episode of “Doing Tech Better in Government,” join us as Stephanie Wilson, Procurement Contracting,Agreements, and Grants and Agreements Officer in the Strategic Information Technology and Cyber Directorate at ACC - Rock Island, takes us on a journey through the intricate world of government procurement. With a unique role supporting the Army and various Department of Defense entities, Stephanie discusses her innovative approach to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the procurement pipeline. She shares insights on navigating nontraditional procurements, combating legacy tech, and the importance of making people "familiar with the unfamiliar." Stephanie's expertise shines as she explores the challenges of understanding comfort levels and gauging risks in the ever-evolving landscape of AI. Don't miss this insightful conversation with Stephanie Wilson as she shapes the future of AI procurement for the Army and beyond.

Solving for X: Season 2, Episode 6 : 'People' Centricity: The Core of a Successful HR Strategy Jan 24, 2024

Get ready for our newest episode of the podcast Solving for X as we sit down with Erica Ford, a distinguished Partner/Principal at EY for the U.S Government Private Sector (GPS) People Advisory Services. Erica brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in human-centered strategy and transformation, and she's here to share her insights with you. Dive into the conversation as Erica unravels her unique perspectives on proactively investing in your employees, all through the lens of workforce and employee experience. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the intersection of technology, strategy, and human experience. Tune in and let Erica's expertise guide you through the complexities of modern organizational transformation.

Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government with Special Guest Gustavo Limon, Vulnerability and Program Compliance Manager, NOAA Nov 20, 2023

Welcome to this episode of "Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government," where we dive into the world of cybersecurity with Gustavo Limon, the Vulnerability and Program Compliance Manager at NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). In this insightful conversation, Gustavo emphasizes the importance of looking beyond individual threats and delves into the challenges posed by emerging AI generative technologies in the public domain. He sheds light on the often overlooked vulnerabilities faced by smaller entities, stressing that patch management for the 'little guys' is a critical aspect of a robust cybersecurity strategy. He challenges conventional thinking by advocating a zero-trust approach, urging us to treat everything as if it is already corrupted or a threat. Join us in this episode as Gustavo Limon provides valuable insights into the world of cybersecurity, offering a fresh perspective on important topics!

Doing Tech Better in Government with Kevin Portanova, IT Director at NOAA Fisheries Nov 09, 2023

In this episode of “Doing Tech Better in Government,” host Brian Fox talks with Kevin Portanova, the IT Director of NOAA Fisheries. With over two decades of experience in government IT, including roles within the Navy, DoD, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Kevin offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in the federal IT landscape. Kevin sheds light on the commonalities and differences among federal agencies, particularly in the realm of data security and protection. He also emphasizes the delicate balance between enabling employees for success and adhering to security mandates, especially in the ever-evolving IT landscape. Kevin mentions organizational assessments focusing solely on IT needs was a game-changer to align employee requirements with overarching organizational goals. He also underlines the importance of continuous learning in IT, emphasizing that staying updated is a necessity to avoid falling behind. Join us for this insightful conversation on the challenges and triumphs in government IT!

Solving for X: Season 2, Episode 5: Healthcare Transformation: Bridging the Employee-Patient Gap at the Veterans Hospital Administration with Employee Whole Health Oct 25, 2023

In this episode of “Solving for X,” Nina Bianchi and Ben Park sit down with Dr. Kavitha Reddy, an Emergency Medicine Physician and the Associate Director of the Employee Whole Health Initiative at the VHA's Office of Patient-Centered Care and Cultural Transformation. Dr. Reddy's journey began with a personal experience of burnout and a critical realization about the connection between health care workers, patient experience, and outcomes.

Dr. Reddy shares insights into her team’s dynamic transformation work dedicated to bridging the gap between veteran care and employee well-being, explaining how you can address both system change and employee whole health. She also discusses the efforts to grow a Chief Wellness Officer network, the REBOOT Task Force, a dedicated initiative by the VHA to (R)educe (E)mployee (B)urnout and (O)ptimize (O)rganizational (T)hriving, led by determined individuals committed to health workforce well-being.

Tune in as we explore the critical role of leadership and the journey toward reshaping the healthcare system to ensure the well-being of employees and, in turn, the quality of care for patients. Don't miss this insightful conversation with a passionate advocate for positive systemic change in healthcare.

Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government with Special Guest Aastha Varma, Branch Chief, CISA Oct 16, 2023

In this episode of “Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government, we meet Aastha Varma, Branch Chief at CISA's Cybersecurity Division in the DHS. She's a vulnerability management expert and sees vulnerability management as the first line of defense in the cyber world. Aastha discusses building infrastructure for tackling cyber challenges, advocates for collaborating with others within industry, and promoting diversity in STEM. After learning from the SolarWinds incident, she stresses the importance of information sharing. Finally, she explores the role of AI in cybersecurity and how despite it being beneficial in many ways, it can also create new vulnerabilities. Join us for an insightful look at the evolving cyber landscape!

Doing Tech Better in Government with Guest Mukunda Penugonde, Deputy Director, Technology Transformation Service, GSA Oct 12, 2023

In this episode of "Doing Tech Better in Government," we sit down with Mukunda Penugonde, Deputy Director of the Technology Transformation Service (TTS) at GSA (General Services Administration). We delve into the evolving landscape of digital technology and its profound impact on how consumers interact with both each other and businesses. Mukunda highlights the critical importance of continued investment in digital processes, especially as technology becomes increasingly integral to daily life, from shopping to entertainment. He also shares insights on the importance of building consistent yet flexible leadership approaches to avoid what he aptly calls "leadership whiplash."Join us in this insightful conversation as we explore the transformative journey of TTS at GSA and the future of government technology in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Solving for X: Season 2, Episode 4: LinkedIn Federal Solutions: Far More Than Just Another Social Network Sep 27, 2023

This week @Nina Bianchi is joined by LinkedIn’s @Kelly Finzer and @Rob Whiteside. In this episode we’re bringing listeners more solutions, so you don’t want to miss it if your agency is looking for 21st century talent solutions and strategies? Join us as we debunk some common myths that many federal leaders believe about LinkedIn and learn how their platform not only gives your organization access to the talent marketplace, 200 million+ users in the U.S. alone, but also access to 20,000 curated courses that can be used to develop and train your staff. Did you know that skills development conversations and human capital issues often start in the IT department? Did you know that LinkedIn Learning has custom content mapping for things like Executive Core Qualifications, and the NIST cyber framework? You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation!

Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government with Scott Heitmann, Chief Technology Officer, United States Air Force. Sep 18, 2023

In this episode of 'Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government,' we have the privilege of sitting down with Scott Heitmann, the current Chief Technology Officer of the United States Air Force. Scott takes us on a journey through his remarkable efforts to revolutionize the Air Force by implementing cutting-edge technologies, resulting in the fastest worldwide upgrade in Microsoft's history, ultimately improving the quality of life for our Airmen. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with this visionary leader, who has reshaped the United States Air Force by championing innovation, efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to safeguarding our nation in an ever-changing world.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Nic Vandre, United States Army Special Operations Command. Sep 14, 2023

In this installment of Doing Tech Better in Government, we engage in conversation with Nic Vandre, a 20-year veteran presently serving within the United States Army Special Operations Command. Nic highlights the significance of transparency and accountability within the constantly evolving emergent space. He also encourages individuals within the defense and market development sectors to fully embrace collaboration and how to do so ethically. Join us to delve deeper into the current challenges within organizational processes and explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance employee satisfaction and overall operational efficiency.

Solving for X Season 2, Episode 3: Creating a Better Environment for Healthcare Workers Aug 30, 2023

On this episode of Solving for X, we sat down with Dr. Katie Cole, holistic psychiatrist and host of the ‘Hope for Healthcare’ podcast to address some of the biggest concerns facing the healthcare industry today. Through her work as a psychiatrist, Dr. Cole has been able to target the contributing factors of burnout, job-person mismatch, and workplace-related stress. Listen in to learn more about how engineering human-centered technology and creating more resources for workers can create a major impact in the future of the healthcare field for workers and patients.

Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government with Korie Seville, Technical Director of the Hosting and Compute Center, DISA Aug 28, 2023

Welcome back to another episode of Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government to hear a conversation with Korie Seville, Technical Director of the Hosting and Compute Center at DISA. Korie discussed the importance of understanding the principles of Zero Trust before implementing them, and how it is becoming more vital for data-driven systems. Learn more about how the Department of Defense is adapting strong defense systems to a hybrid working model, and what kinds of threats arise when transitioning to new modes of data protection.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Wil Glaser, Founder, Space Tech Aug 23, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Wil Glaser, Founder, Space Tech where they will discuss experiences working with the Department of Defense, challenges and opportunities in the space industry, including the issue of space debris, the role of software and AI in space innovation, and the future of the industry.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Barbara LoPresti, Chief of the Decennial Information Technology Division at the Census Bureau Aug 08, 2023

This episode of Doing Tech Better in Government features Baraba LoPresti, Chief of the Decennial Information Technology Division at the Census Bureau, and takes an in-depth look at what complex systems are put in place in order to conduct the decennial census. Barbara sat down with us to discuss the use of the data collected, as well as how the agency ensures data protection, privacy and security. Tune in to hear more about the strategy for carrying out the 2030 census, and how they rely on previous models in order to inform the next system’s implementation.

Solving for X: Season 2, Episode 2: Combating Burnout by Improving the Employee Experience Jul 26, 2023

Burnout is a term that has recently entered the vocabulary of many employees, and describes the immense lack of motivation, satisfaction, and even trust in one’s work, their company, or even the structure of the modern workplace in general. Co-hosts Nina and Ben sat down with Executive Coach & Strategic Advisor, Sarah Devereaux, to discuss how we can better understand burnout and on what kind of a level it is actually being experienced. Tune in as we unpack the different initiatives that companies need to implement in order to target and ultimately eradicate employee burnout, and how we can rethink the employee experience to create a culture of more empowered workers.

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In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Bob Van Luijt, CEO, Weaviate Jul 20, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Bob Van Luijt, CEO, Weaviate as they discuss the world of vectors, AI models, and the role of vector databases in connecting these models.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Joe Saunders, Founder and CEO, RunSafe Security Jul 12, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Joe Saunders, Founder and CEO, RunSafe Security as they discuss the government's efforts to achieve memory safety, including the NSA Guidance, National Cybersecurity Strategy, and CISA's Secure by Design, Secure by Default Document.

Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government with David Otto, CDM Risk Scoring Lead at the Department of Homeland Security Jul 10, 2023

Welcome to Building a Resilient Cyber Defense in the Federal Government, a podcast where we explore the challenges of building a resilient cyber defense in the federal government, and strategies for addressing them.

On this episode, we are joined by David Otto, CDM Risk Scoring Lead at the Department of Homeland Security. David sat down with us to discuss the different tools that are used within the department to assess and calculate risks, such as the Agency-Wide Adaptive Risk Enumeration or AWARE score formula. Listen in to learn more about policies that are being put in place to refine these processes and ensure safer practices within the department.

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Solving for X: Season 2, Episode 1: Igniting the Fire of Innovation in the Federal Workforce Jun 22, 2023

Welcome back to Solving for X! To kick off our second season, our host Nina Bianchi sat down with Traci DiMartini, Chief Human Capital Officer for the U.S. General Services Administration to discuss some of the challenges that have come with the changing landscape of the workforce–especially in the federal space. This also inspired some riveting questions about navigating burnout, creating opportunities for mobility and advancement, and the implementation of hybrid and remote positions. Tune in as we re-launch into our exploration of what 'X' looks like in the modern workforce!

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In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Brian S. Raymond, CEO, Unstructured Jun 22, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Brian S. Raymond, CEO, Unstructured as they discuss Brian's journey from a PhD program to the CIA, what made him switch to a policy making role at the White House, his decision to move to the world of AI, and what problems he is solving with Unstructured.

Finding the Balance with Jothi Dugar, Deputy Director of the Center for Information Technology at the National Institutes of Health Jun 15, 2023

Join us for another episode of the ATARC Federal IT Newscast to hear a discussion with Jothi Dugar, Deputy Director of the Center for Information Technology at the National Institutes of Health. Jothi’s interest in the human side of IT has allowed her to explore many different avenues in personal health and wellness. Tune in as she shares her advice for preserving self-care in a fast-paced field, and how her work has helped her to navigate the intersection of technology and creative pursuits.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Sam Riehn, CEO, SBIR Advisors Jun 14, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with special guest Sam Riehn, CEO, SBIR Advisors as they discuss the challenges that startups face when working with the Department of Defense and explore the process of finding interested buyers, the different phases of SBIR, and the common pitfalls to avoid when applying for a SBIR.

The Modern Data Experience with Landon C. Van Dyke, Senior Technology Advisor for the Office of Management, Strategy, and Solutions for the U.S. Department of State Jun 13, 2023

On this episode of The Modern Data Experience, we’re joined by Landon C. Van Dyke, Senior Technology Advisor for the Office of Management, Strategy, and Solutions for the U.S. Department of State. Landon has been instrumental in launching new initiatives across the department that help to improve the efficiency of their operations, whether political or financial. Listen in to hear more about the kinds of innovation the State Department is looking towards next, and what challenges they encounter when trying to ensure the best outcomes.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Col. Trey Coleman, Commander of the 505th Command and Control Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla. Jun 08, 2023

On this episode of Doing Tech Better in Government, we are joined by Col. Trey Coleman, Commander of the 505th Command and Control Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla. Col. Coleman sat down with us to discuss the procedures put in place by his team in order to ensure efficiency, effectively train and prepare students, and to accelerate modernization across the Air Force. Stay tuned to learn more about what structural changes are being implemented to implement new technologies and facilitate experimentation.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Phil Straw, CEO, SoftIron Jun 01, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with special guest, Phil Straw, CEO, SoftIron as they discuss Mr.Straw's journey in the field of data infrastructure and cloud technology, his perspective on the current state of the industry, and the significance of data-centric security in today's world.

In the Nic of Time with Guest Bonnie Evangelista, Tradewind Execution Lead, Department of Defense Chief Digital AI Office May 24, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special guest Bonnie Evangelista, Tradewind Execution Lead, Department of Defense Chief Digital AI Office as they discuss the biggest impediments slowing acquisition teams today, how to break culture barriers in the acquisition space, and how to solve training gaps.

In the Nic of Time with Amir Jerbi, Co-Founder, Aqua Security May 23, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Amir Jerbi, Co-Founder of Aqua Security as they discuss the evolution of cloud-native security in the last 7 years, the concept of dev to cloud and how it differs from GitOps, the value of being cloud agnostic, an introduction to Trivy and Tracee, the concepts of pre-breach and post-breach security, the importance of Software Bill of Materials, the top challenges faced by customers today, the evolution of malicious actors and their tactics, and the role of technologies like GPT in augmenting security capabilities.

In the Nic of Time with Terry Reinert, CEO, Fleet Defender May 10, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Terry Reinert, CEO, Fleet Defender as they explore the differences between offense and defense in the cyber world, key pieces of cyber warfare, the challenges of vulnerability research, the reality of hacking cars and planes, the challenges of protecting various types of platforms such as fighters and ships, and how AI and GPT will impact cybersecurity in both defense and offense.

The Modern Data Experience with Stacy Marcott, Deputy CFO of the Department of Homeland Security. May 09, 2023

Welcome back to another episode of the Modern Data Experience, where we embarked on a captivating conversation with Stacy Marcott, Deputy CFO of the Department of Homeland Security. Stacy shared with us how her work is streamlining innovative technology practices across the department, and what it looks like when data is effectively utilized–even when faced with the unknown. Stay tuned to hear more about the incorporation of AI into their data strategy, and the ways the DHS is continuing to build mechanisms that support data more efficiently.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Vishal Amin, General Manager of Security Compliance Identity Management & Privacy, Microsoft Federal May 04, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Vishal Amin, General Manager of Security Compliance Identity Management & Privacy at Microsoft Federal as they discuss Vishal's unique background, his journey from service member to security expert, how his diverse experiences have shaped his approach to cybersecurity, the delicate balance between security, compliance, identity management, and privacy, and how AI is poised to revolutionize the cybersecurity landscape.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Louis Koplin, Deputy CTO to the Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer May 02, 2023

On today’s episode of Doing Tech Better in Government, we are joined by Louis Koplin, Deputy CTO to the Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer. Louis shared some insight on the new initiatives being implemented to create change within the defense space, like the Navy Capstone Design Concept. Stay tuned to hear more about what steps are being taken to inspire the department to modernize efficiently, and how they’re helping new systems to become part of its framework.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Special Guest Josh Reiter, Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor, U.S. Navy Apr 21, 2023

On this episode of Doing Tech Better in Government, we are joined by Josh Reiter, Deputy Principal Cyber Advisor for the US Navy–a role that allows him to take a hands-on approach to the talent management process within the department. Josh shares some gems about what kinds of models are used to make these assessments, the importance of putting a strong emphasis on care within the department, and why changing the culture around government service might be the key to attracting new resources.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest TJ Koury, CEO of Digital Arsenal.io Apr 19, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest TJ Koury, CEO of Digital Arsenal.io as they discuss the pressing issue of space collision.

Securing a Proper Strategy with Dovarius Peoples, CIO, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Apr 12, 2023

Join us for another episode of the ATARC Federal IT Newscast, where we are joined by Dovarius Peoples, CIO for the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dovarius shared some incredible insight on the nature of IT within the federal government, how they assess different models in order to properly strategize, and what kinds of vulnerabilities they face. Stay tuned to learn more about where the organization is heading in order to maintain a strong balance between providing secure resources and avoiding cyber defense threats.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Special Guest Scott Simpson, Digital Transformation Lead, Department of Homeland Security Apr 06, 2023

On today’s episode of Doing Tech Better in Government, we sat down with Scott Simpson, Digital Transformation Lead for the Department of Homeland Security. Scott has played an impactful role in advising and ushering people into a new era of innovation through coaching and leadership, and shared with us some of the tools his team uses to achieve this. Listen in to learn more about how their work streamlines evaluation processes, and how important it is to make sure people are comfortable with these new methods of innovating so they can properly execute them without fear or discomfort.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Rob Vietmeyer, Chief Software Officer, Department of Defense Apr 05, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with special guest Rob Vietmeyer, Chief Software Officer, Department of Defense as they discuss the evolution of cloud adoption in the DoD; from MilCloud to JWCC to OCONUS Cloud and Edge clouds, the importance of cloud parity and the adoption of key commercial capabilities in the DoD, and the adoption of DevSecOps and its significance.

Mobile and Cyber with Special Guest, Director, Technical Account Management, Office of Enterprise Technology Solutions, GSA Apr 04, 2023

On this episode of Mobile & Cyber, we are joined by Kevin Gallo, Director of Technical Account Management in the Office of Enterprise Technology Solutions at GSA. He spoke a bit about his role there and its focus on customer-driven results when providing technical expertise. Stay tuned to hear more about the ways the federal government is adopting new capabilities in order to support functions like cloud computing, and the impacts modernization has on cybersecurity.

Using Modernization as a Model for Cybersecurity with Daniel Stoll, Information Systems Security Officer, DoI Mar 28, 2023

On today’s episode of Keeping US Agencies Ahead, we are joined by Daniel Stoll, Information Systems Security Officer at the U.S. Department of the Interior. Daniel sat down with us to discuss the changing nature of cybersecurity as a result of remote and hybrid work models, and the policies that are put in place in order for agencies to adopt a Zero Trust architecture. Listen in to learn more about how his work with the DOI relies on modernization to provide users with the best outcomes, and how that model is constantly evolving.

In the Nic of Time with Pritesh Patel, CEO, Ad Hoc Research Mar 22, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time featuring Pritesh Patel, CEO of Ad Hoc Research ad they discuss critical topics surrounding digital engineering, modeling and simulation, and digital twins.

In the Nic of Time with Dan Lorenc, CEO, ChainGuard Mar 15, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Dan Lorenc, CEO, ChainGuard as they discuss the challenges and struggles around software supply chain and take a deep dive on Dan's incredible contributions to the open source community with his projects like Minikube, Sigstore, Distroless and Wolfi.

In the Nic of Time with Viktor Farcic, Developer Advocate, Upbound Mar 08, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of time with Viktor Farcic, Developer Advocate, Upbound, as they discuss what is going to disrupt the Infrastructure as Code world. What the future looks like, what to pay attention to, and how to better understand a control plane.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Matthew McAllister, Director, Colorado Digital Service Mar 06, 2023

On this episode of ‘Doing Tech Better in Government’, we are joined by Matthew McAllister, Director of the Colorado Digital Service. He and his team work to create statewide resources that reshape the way state agencies approach all aspects of technology usage. Matthew shares his ideology around supporting change makers through digital consulting, and what they have yet to learn about how states can respond to different issues with the necessary technology.

Here’s where you can learn more about the team’s open positions: https://oit.colorado.gov/cds-open-positions

In the Nic of Time Special Episode - Ask Me Anything Feb 28, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time for an exciting Q & A from the audience.

Doing Tech Better in Government With Dr. Susan Gregurick, Associate Director for Data Science and Director of the Office of Data Science Strategy at the National Institutes of Health. Feb 21, 2023

Join us in this episode of Doing Tech Better in Government for a conversation with Dr. Susan Gregurick, Associate Director for Data Science and Director of the Office of Data Science Strategy at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Gregurick has been a trailblazer in implementing and refining the necessary tools for scientific data storage, usage, and management. Stay tuned to hear more about her work with the STRIDES program as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of cloud computing as a resource for medical research, and the project she’s embarking on to fight childhood cancer. To learn more about the programs Dr. Gregurick is working with, here are some links we encourage you to visit:

STRIDES: https://cloud.nih.gov/

Sequence Read Archive (SRA): https://datascience.nih.gov/data-ecosystem/sra

Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST): https://blast.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Blast.cgi

Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-space (AnVIL): https://anvilproject.org/

In the Nic of Time with Tobi Knaup, CEO and Co-Founder, D2IQ Feb 15, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Tobi Knaup, CEO and Co-Founder, D2IQ as they discuss Mesos’ move to Kubernetes, the future of Kubernetes and DevSecOps platforms and how AI/ML will disrupt that market.

In the Nic of Time with Lisa Palmer, Chief AI Strategist, AI Leaders Feb 08, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Lisa Palmer, Chief AI Strategist, AI Leaders as they discuss Lias's recent study, which will include a deep dive into ChatGPT and other generative AI, looking at the risks and opportunities that come with it.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Special Guest Peter Burkholder, Security and Compliance Lead, Cloud.gov Feb 03, 2023

Our guest on today’s episode of Doing Tech Better in Government is Peter Burkholder, the Security and Compliance Lead at Cloud.gov. Peter shares how his journey as a geophysicist led him to pull inspiration from different communities across the globe, ultimately serving as the inspiration behind the cloud computing resources he provides for web developers. Join us to hear how his work with cloud.gov is refined through collaboration, the impact of DevOps as an everyday tool, and the challenges he faces in the world of cybersecurity.

Links Mentioned:

Join.tts.gsa.gov

Cloud.gov

Support.cloud.gov

Solving For X, Episode 12: Season 1 Wrap-Up Feb 02, 2023

Tune in to hear Nina and Chris discuss the 11 Solving for X episodes in Season 1. They tie together recurring themes and try to discover whether we solved for X?

In the Nic of Time with Marshall Livingston, Head of Sales Engineering, Hack the Box, and Haris Pylarinos, CEO, Hack the Box Feb 01, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Marshall Livingston, Head of Sales Engineering, Hack the Box, and Haris Pylarinos, CEO, Hack the Box as they look at the current education problems, the mix of self learning and hands on experience and the difference between one of those fancy certifications and actual true experience.

In the Nic of Time with Jyoti Bansal, CEO, Harness and Traceable.AI Jan 26, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Jyoti Bansal, CEO, Harness and Traceable.AI as they talk about developer experience, how security plays into CI/CD, how Harness became the fastest CI capability on the planet.

Mobile and Cyber with Jim Kovach and Special Guest, Kenneth Myers, Director, Identity Assurance and Trusted Access Division, GSA Jan 26, 2023

On this episode of Mobile and Cyber, join us for a conversation with Kenneth Myers from the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Trusted Access Division of the Office of Governmentwide Policy. He discussed the changing landscape of cyber security, the renewed focus on federal identity, and the innovations being made in the world of cyber threat defense. Tune in to hear how he has been a leading force in the fight against cyber attacks, and the work he has been doing to combat its rapidly-changing variants.

In the Nic of Time with Richard Bird, CSO, Traceable.ai Jan 19, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Richard Bird, CSO, Traceable.ai as they discuss the implementation of the recent Zero trust President Executive Order from an API security standpoint and try to understand the value of API exploits for nation state actors.

Solving For X, Episode 11: The 715,000+ Job Vacancy Question: Why One Cybersecurity Workforce Strategist Believes It's Time for "All Hands on Deck" Jan 19, 2023

In this week's episode, Nina and Chris sit down with Dr. Keith Clement, Professor at Fresno State University and chair of the Workforce Development/Education Subcommittee of the California Cybersecurity Task Force (co-led by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and California Department of Technology). As author of The California Cybersecurity Workforce Development and Education Strategy (2020-2030): Framework and Recommendations for a California Cybersecurity Career Education Pipeline and Pathway Project (C3EP3) Report, Keith brings a wealth of research and insight regarding the state of cybersecurity workforce development and education. We discuss some of the greatest challenges facing cybersecurity workforce development, preparation, talent acquisition, and the value of employee retention strategies. These are important questions relating to national and economic security concerns of closing our ever growing cybersecurity workforce capability and job gap. Important note: since podcast episode taping, the national cybersecurity workforce gap has swelled from 715,000+ available cyber jobs 9.3% to 769,000+ total available current cyber positions (CyberSeek, 2022). This is further evidence of the value of enhancing and supporting national and state IT-Cybersecurity workforce development, talent acquisition, and retention through the careful analysis and introspection of current best practices, policies, and procedures.

Link to Report:

https://socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/criminology/documents/California%20Cybersecurity%20Workforce%20Development%20and%20Education%20Strategy%20and%20Framework%20GMb.pdf

Episode Highlights:

* The future of digital transformation in IT and specializations like cybersecurity, quantum, artificial intelligence, and machine learning is an operational career pipeline and pathway that prepares cybersecurity professionals for entry-, mid-, and advanced level work roles across all levels of education and training.

* The value of aligning and linking cybersecurity education/training with industry recognized professional certifications and work experience opportunities like apprenticeship programs.

* Workforce transformation and readiness and how to make connections. How do we get people to learn on the job and be ready for cybersecurity work through on the job training?

* Zero Trust architecture and framework associated with cybersecurity workforce.

* What is keeping us from filing cybersecurity jobs-- both technical and non-technical positions?

* Confronting the problem of retention, advancement, and promotion into mid-level and advanced- level cybersecurity work roles.

* What can employers and leadership do to support over-worked cybersecurity teams and personnel?

* The Cybersecurity Collaboration-Coordination problem and enhancing partnerships with federal, state, local government, and academia as the solution.

* The biggest failure in cybersecurity workforce may be in the transition process from education/training into the profession without structured work experience opportunities to secure jobs.

* What makes cybersecurity workforce preparation such a difficult learning curve?

Nina Bianchi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture
Christopher Crist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/

In the Nic of Time, with Special Guest Robby Ann Carter, CEO, SASSI Jan 13, 2023

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time, with Robby Ann Carter, CEO of SASSI as they discuss the Cloud SRG, how Robby Ann helped us get the CNAP approved in DoD, and her current work on the Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and data centric security.

Digital Transformation with Special Guest, Dr. Kevin Marlowe, Director, IT Service Delivery Management at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Jan 12, 2023

Listen to a conversation with Dr. Kevin Marlowe, Director, IT Service Delivery Management at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Kiersten Patton, Performance Consultant, Dale Carnegie. Hear about how Dr. Marlowe's career history and how he came into his current role, challenges Dr. Marlowe faces in his organization, and hear what Dr. Marlowe thinks and sees about technology evolving over the next decade.

Solving For X, Episode 10: Recalibrating with Creativity: Delivering Integrated Experiences Locally Jan 05, 2023

Today's guests are Andy Lewandowski and Noreen Hecmanczuk, Digital Experience Advisors to the Federal CIO in the White House Office of Management and Budget. The future of federal work is happening, now. And it’s two sides of the same coin: customer and employee experience. As the Federal Workforce focuses on customer experience, Andy and Noreen (titles) discuss the importance of bringing different people together to show a new way of working. This lively discussion dives into what it looks like to design intentional work experiences with employees in distributed teams. Themes include how leaders and teams can design and measure cultural norms, the pivotal role of storytelling in the modern workplace, and strategies for better leadership communication. How might agencies check in with employees more often? Are we measuring what we’re delivering? Are employees happy? Let’s meet our employees where they’re at and acknowledge this is the time to calibrate for customer experience.

Nina Bianchi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture
Christopher Crist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/

In the Nic of Time with Mehran Farimani, CEO, RapidFort Dec 27, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Mehran Farimani, CEO, RapidFort as they discuss what modern software attack surface is about, how to reduce it, what it takes to harden containers.

Solving For X, Episode 9: Intentional Leadership – Applying a DEIA Lens across the Business Dec 15, 2022

Our guest today is Rashida Ricks, VP of CGI Federal. Rashida leads with intention and advocates for effective change management by embracing diverse thinking in digital modernization. How do we embed DEIA into change management? Integration and alignment of inclusivity across the business. Rashida believes in staying curious, about everything, from technology to others’ lived experiences can move the workforce and our industry forward.

Nina Bianchi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture
Christopher Crist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Greg Touhill, Director, CERT Dec 02, 2022

Don't miss this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Greg Touhill, Director, CERT as they discuss what changed since his time as the CIO of TRANSCOM, his take on the Chief Software Officer role, and the history behind the creation of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Solving for X, Episode 8: Lifelong Learning = Readiness & Happier Cultures Dec 01, 2022

Leader experience is a vital part of the government’s employee experience. How do leaders model a culture of growth and learning? When new isn’t always easy, how might we break change down into more manageable pieces? Matisha, Nina, and Chris discuss what it means to create space for learning (and failure) at work, frontlines to C-suite. Learning is far more than annual compliance training. Self-management, self-awareness, and self-reflection is where it begins for leaders, teams, and organizations. The DNA of healthy organizations is connection, communication, and collaboration. Are there other ways to listen to employees that build on the hot topics outlined in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey? Small steps drive big change — what power lies in prototyping and marketing new ways of working while collecting input along the way?

Nina Bianchi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture
Christopher Crist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/

Doing Tech Better in Government with Brian Fox and Special Guest Kate Stowe, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), United States Department of Defense (DoD) Nov 29, 2022

Tune in for this episode of “Doing Tech Better in Government with Brian Fox and Special Guest Kate Stowe, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), United States Department of Defense (DoD)”! Hear insight into the scope of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), their role as an organization, and learn about how the DIU makes faster use of emerging commercial technologies within the DoD.

In the Nic of Time with Zack Butcher, Head of Product, Tetrate Nov 28, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with special guest Zack Butcher, Head of Product, Tetrate. During this episode they will continue to debunk Zero Trust, look into Zack's work with NIST on the SP 800-204 series, and how to deploy a Service Mesh across a large organization and its legacy stack.

Mobile and Cyber with Jim Kovach, Zimperium and Special Guest, Arielle Baine, Cybersecurity Advisor and State Coordinator (DE), CISA Nov 22, 2022

Don't miss this episode of Mobile and Cyber with Jim Kovach, Zimperium and Special Guest, Arielle Baine, Cybersecurity Advisor and State Coordinator (DE), CISA. Tune in and hear a introduction to CISA and the roles of the organization's State Coordinators. Learn about their mission, uniqueness, size, and scope of work. Hear their shared thoughts on the recent Cyber Grant program, and hear why critical infrastructure partners are vital for CISA.

Managing IoT Devices: The Right Approach to a Robust Zero Trust Strategy with Gardy Rosius, United States Department of Energy Nov 17, 2022

Listen as they discuss how the DOE is adopting a zero-trust strategy and how it contributes to the agency's network and information. Gardy and Danielle will also cover IoT usage and development, address how threats and risks are faced, and speak about how AI and machine learning could help support a zero-trust strategy!

In the Nic of Time with Matthew Hodgson, CEO, Element Nov 16, 2022

Don't miss this episode of In the Nic of Time with Matthew Hodgson, CEO, Element. In this episode they will talk about what decentralized communication really means, what does it take to be decentralized and how it works when it comes to key management, device verification, data sovereignty, federation and more.

Solving for X, Episode 7: Intentional Leadership: Elevating Employee Well-Being Nov 10, 2022

Today’s guest is Airis McCottry Gill, the executive director for employee experience and organizational management at the VA. Airis discusses authenticity at work, and the importance of building psychological safety and trust in organizations. She discusses the VA’s employee journey map and the E-signals they’re designing to improve the EX by using the human-centered design blueprint they used to transform the veteran’s experience office.

Link to VEO: Employee Experience - Veterans Experience Office (VEO) (va.gov)

Ran out of time during the conversation to discuss this with Airis, so passing along more information regarding “Identity Insights”, the Federal Government’s first intersectional approach to examine employee experience, recently highlighted in Chief Human Capital Officers Council’s 2022 Federal Workforce Priorities Report (2022 Federal Workforce Priorities Report (chcoc.gov)):

Identity Insights

In 2021, VEO's Employee Experience & Organizational Management (EXOM) Directorate, in partnership with the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity & Inclusion (ORMDI), launched Identity Insights, the federal government's first intersectional approach to examine employee experience (EX). Focused on identifying pain points that employees attribute to one or more of the identities that they hold, the pilot phase engaged employees across eight identity groups that have been either historically underrepresented and/or faced discrimination and bias in the workplace: American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Hispanic, Individuals Born between 1946 and 1964, Individuals with Disabilities, LGBTQ+, and Women. By capturing quantitative data to explore the role that identity plays in EX, Identity Insights is a pivotal step forward to driving meaningful change rooted in data from our workforce.

Additional information here: 2022 Federal Workforce Priorities Report (chcoc.gov)

In the Nic of Time with Dan Wilson, Co-Founder and CTO, Control Plane Nov 10, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Dan Wilson, Co-Founder and CTO, Control Plane as they discuss the importance of cloud agnosticism, the challenges, the benefits and the costs.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Brian Fox and Special Guest Chris Crist, Chief of Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) at U.S. Transportation Command Nov 03, 2022

Joinus for this episode of the ATARC Federal IT Newscast titled “Doing Tech Better in Government with Brian Fox and Special Guest Chris Crist, Chief of Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) at U.S. Transportation Command”, and hear from Chris how he was able grow his DevSecOps team from the ground up, and where he sees the future of his team going. Also, learn about the mission of US Transportation Command, what Chris is doing in his role currently, and what projects his organization is leading.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Jay Bonci, U.S Air Force and Space Force CTO Nov 02, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Jay Bonci, U.S Air Force and Space Force CTO as they discuss tackling complex problems including ICAM, Zero Trust, network segmentation, optimization and flattening.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Gary Barlet, CTO, Illumio Oct 28, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Gary Barlet, CTO, Illumio as they discuss how the commercial sector is embracing zero trust and how governments are finally jumping on the ZTA wagon.

Solving for X, Episode 6: Moving from Hierarchy to “Wirearchy”: How NASA Uses People-Centered Data Science to Inform How Great Employees Want To Work Oct 27, 2022

The future of work brings an overwhelming amount of information. How might we work together better to make sense of it? What role does people analytics play in creating the best places where people want to work? Join Nina and Chris as they hold a dynamic conversation with Keith Krut, Head of Analytics and Director of Talent Strategy at NASA. At NASA, Keith and his teams are asking sophisticated questions to deeply listen and understand what works and isn’t working for employees. Does meeting all day mean that you’re actually collaborating? What does collaboration design and quality of meeting experience have to do with mission? And why don’t HR, IT, Data, and Operations compare notes more often?

Episode Highlights 2:

What happens when you take geography out of the equation? 3:40
"Overcollaboration." 5:20
What people analytics looks like at NASA. 8:40
The importance of listening to employees. 12:50
How are leaders looking at data to make sense of uncertainty? 17:55
What data visualization looks like. 22:00
How does data science/social science impact the customer experience? 27:55
How to achieve the moonshot and moon landing of being the nation's best employer. 31:45
How can organizations that may not have the same exciting mission as NASA inspire employees to want to work for them? 36:18
If you had a magic wand, what big problem would you solve? 39:38

Connect with Nina and Chris:
Nina Bianchi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture
Christopher Crist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/

Solving for X, Episode 5: The Adaptable Problem-Solving Future of a STEM Workforce Oct 13, 2022

Is it possible that as younger workers shift from role to role, this might be a net positive for teams and organizations? This week Nina and Chris sit down with Heidi Halvarson, Philanthropy Program Manager with the Medtronic Foundation and self-proclaimed “Federal Fangirl”. As a leader in the non-profit sector, Heidi brings a unique, sector switching cross-sectional perspective on the next generation of problem solvers, federal leaders, and STEM subject matter experts. Join us as Heidi explores what X means in the future of more creative, adaptive, fluid, and equitable STEM workforce development.

Links:

Medtronic Foundation: https://foundation.medtronic.com/us-en/index.html

Connect with Heidi:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidijedlickahalvarson

Connect with Nina and Chris:
Nina Bianchi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture
Christopher Crist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/

Episode Highlights:

1:45 The future worker is the most diverse and most impacted by the mental health and climate crisis.
2:45 How do we reach people at a younger age to help shape the future STEM workforce?
6:00 The cradle to career journey begins with early childhood education.
10:35 Talent planning for Millennials as trisector athletes.
11:50 The kindergartener today will be the scientist taking care of you when you’re old!
12:15 What it means to be a “Federal Government Fan Girl”
17:05 How do we incentivize our benefits package and invest in our workforce?
19:10 How does workforce experience impact the customer experience?
24:00 Socially conscious and mission driven will be the new generation of worker

In the Nic of Time with Special Guests Ryan McLean and Andrew Crerar, TAK Product Center. Oct 12, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guests Ryan McLean and Andrew Crerar, TAK Product Center to hear them discuss their journey, how they are funded, their tech stack, the issues adopting Android and their accreditation. They also look at their numerous partnerships with other agencies like DHS and FYEY nations, their open source work, and what the future looks like with AI and ML.

Aligning Zero Trust with the CDM Program Oct 11, 2022

Currently, federal agencies are planning to implement Zero Trust in alignment with the federal Zero Trust architecture strategy released by the Office of Management and Budget. A core principle of Zero Trust is comprehensive visibility, including devices, data and users, which aligns to CDM capabilities that have been implemented throughout agencies today.

Join this episode to hear from Shahid Qamar, Regional Sales Manager - Department of Homeland Security, Palo Alto Networks and Richard Grabowski, Program Manager (Acting), Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program (CDM), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Don't miss as we discuss how:

CDM is assisting agencies in planning for Zero Trust.
Agencies are leveraging current dashboard data to accelerate Zero Trust initiatives.
XDR / EDR is being deployed for greater visibility into threats into agency networks
CISA coordinating the deployment of EDR-like tools and establishing information-sharing capabilities and challenges that have come with it.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Duncan Jones, Head of Cybersecurity, Quantinuum Oct 05, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest, Duncan Jones, Head of Cybersecurity, Quantinuum as they discuss how Quantum can bring good things to our nations and how it can be leveraged to generate next generation crypto keys.

Doing Tech Better in Government with Brian Fox and Special Guest, Graham Baggett, Chief, Interactive Update Systems Branch/DITD, U.S. Census Bureau Oct 04, 2022

Join this episode of Doing Tech Better in Government with Brian Fox and Special Guest, Graham Baggett, Chief, Interactive Update Systems Branch/DITD, U.S. Census Bureau as they sit down to discuss Mr. Baggett's journey through Federal IT, the technical and digital improvements happening at Census, changes in the next decennial, and their engagement with the American public.

The Year of Zero Trust with Jim Richberg and Special Guest, Kenneth Myers, Director, Identity Assurance and Trusted Access Division, Office of Governmentwide Policy (OGP), GSA Oct 03, 2022

Join this episode of The Year of Zero Trust with Jim Richberg as he sits down with special guest, Kenneth Myers, Director, Identity Assurance and Trusted Access Division, Office of Governmentwide Policy (OGP), GSA, to discuss the following questions:

What do you see as the role for partnership on IT and security within government, with industry, and with academia?
Zero Trust was the primary focus of EO 14028, and digital identity seems to be core to Zero Trust and many other aspects of digital transformation. What is GSA’s role in Identity, Credential and Access Management within the Federal Government?
What is digital identity so important today?
OMB announced their administration cybersecurity priorities for the FY24 budget. Zero trust and accelerated adoption of secure cloud infrastructure are prominent. How is the FICAM Architecture adapting?
Agencies want to automate and use Robotic Process Automation. What is the intersection with securing access?
Data protection comes up a lot when we hear about breaches and cyber attacks. What are the FICAM best practices to protecting data?
You’ve been involved in Federal Identity for some time now, how can others get involved?
Are there other technologies or issues we haven’t discussed that you see as important?

Solving for X, Episode 4: Not Your Grandparent's IRS: The Future of the Taxpayer Experience? Sep 29, 2022

Few agencies have been in the news more than the Internal Revenue Service. In this episode, Nina sits down with Ken Corbin – the first Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer at the IRS. In this role, Ken focuses on overseeing the agency's efforts to radically improve taxpayer services. Together, they take a deep dive into customer experiences, building mission-ready teams, and the unexpected benefits of sharing bad news early.

Timestamps:

1:53 Ken tackles Nina's famous "Crystal Ball" question by highlighting two critical words for the Future of Work in Government: Choice and Access
3:50 The enormous task of pivoting 15,000 mostly on-site customer service representatives to full telework at the start of the pandemic
5:27 Getting ahead of the curve: How can you get a huge agency to try new things?
7:58 The secret to winning the retention battle: understanding what truly motivates and engages your workforce (hint: it isn't just salary)
9:34 Starting out as a GS-01, how the government became a calling and a career
12:40 More than W2s: how IRS employees serve the country
18:30 "Hear Me Sessions" the IRS revolutionizes the customer experience and even protects citizens from tax scams by listening to front-line employees
23:10 The surprising benefit of owning experiences and sharing bad news early
25:00 Why it's impossible to over-communicate
30:52 Ken waves the magic wand, what does he wish for?

Links:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-creates-new-chief-taxpayer-experience-officer-position-ken-corbin-to-lead-new-focus-to-improve-service-to-taxpayers

Connect with Nina and Chris:
Nina Bianchi:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture
Christopher Crist: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/

In the Nic of Time with Kyle Fox, Chief Software Officer, Western Development Division, U.S. Air Force Sep 28, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Kyle Fox ,Chief Software Officer, Western Development Division, U.S. Air Force as they talk about the rise of Software Defined Weapons: what are they, can DevSecOps really be leveraged for jets, nuclear systems, and how it was to be the CSE for GBSD, the largest nuclear DAF program.

Solving for X, Episode 3: What Is Your Organization’s Culture Plan? Sep 22, 2022

Whether we plan for it or not, organizations have internal cultures that determine the employee experience, and, by extension, the customer experience as well. In this episode, Nina and Chris sit down with Erik Anderson, the Chief of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Office of Administration which oversees the day to day operations of the agency. As a newer Senior Executive, Erik brings fresh perspective and insight on leadership theories and ideas…theories that were put to the test as he took the lead of his organization in the midst of the pandemic. Join us as we discuss what has proven to work in the crucible of managing a new organization in challenging circumstances, and the importance of planning for the culture you want to build.

1:50 - Chris' favorite question: what does the future hold when it comes to digital and workforce transformation in the federal government?

2:38 - Out of a season of challenge, change, and transition, an emerging opportunity to embrace new technologies

4:05 - Culture starts at the top: Erik shares his experience of being called into a new leadership position in a completely new organization in the middle of the pandemic, and realizing that before anyone would trust him he'd have to set the tone by opening himself up first

7:40 - As leaders, we can sometimes worry about those we lead abusing our trust. But the truth is if there is mutual trust between you and your employees, more often than not they will make you look like a genius

9:23 - How does a culture of trust in the workforce affect the customer experience?

10:57 - Culture happens no matter what, so why not plan for the culture that we want in our organizations? Developing metrics and plans around what kind of culture we want to build as an organization

14:32 - What does it cost to change a culture? What is the cost of ignoring it?

16:30 - How to measure a culture: concrete steps, metrics, and methods. Oh, and once a year isn't enough (looking at you, FEVS!)

19:45 - The critical role of doing exit interviews for EVERY employee who leaves your organization…and doing "stay" interviews for those who don't

24:57 - Setting aside your title: how humility in leadership can open the door for organizations to find both unexpected opportunities and advance warning of incoming threats

27:30 - Where career advice and workforce transformation meet: don't look for jobs, look for quality (humble) leaders

30:07 - What this looks like in IT: when those in leadership feel the need to be the smartest person in the room, other team members run out of room to contribute and grow

34:30 - Wave the magic wand! Erik's one wish for moving the ball forward when it comes to workforce transformation

Connect with Nina and Chris:

Nina Bianchi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture

Christopher Crist:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/

In the Nic of Time with Joe Saunders, Founder & CEO, RunSafe Security, Inc. Sep 21, 2022

As one of the world's top cybersecurity experts, join Joe Saunders and Nicolas Chaillan as they cover a vast variety of topics including memory based exploits, Google's Project Zero, supply chain risk, open source adoption, 5G economic and security risks, and more!

In the Nic of Time with Rob Slaughter, CEO, Culture Executive Officer, Defense Unicorns. Sep 12, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Rob Slaughter, CEO, Culture Executive Officer, Defense Unicorns and they discuss the challenges with bringing DevSecOps to the largest organization on the planet, the DoD.

Solving for X, Episode 2: Does This Work in the Real World? Sep 12, 2022

Does "Solving for X" actually make sense in the real world? In this episode, Nina and Chris welcome two senior federal leaders, Dorothy Aronson, Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer for the National Science Foundation and Robyn Rees, an ATARC Board Member and advocate for unlocking human capital data to power workforce transformation. Together their combined experiences span across both the private and public sector and in this episode they discuss the similarities between customers and employees - since employees and customers too. They share how customer-centered design can also be used to improve the employee experience. Can we create a marketplace where employees can manage their own portfolio of skills and be matched to jobs like Uber drivers are matched to riders? Dorothy believes the workforce of the future will enjoy what they're doing and enjoy doing it from wherever they want using the tools they select rather than structured tools that are forced onto them. Robyn shares her thoughts about where the distinction between CX and EX might come from and how to overcome it. Dorothy advocates for the importance of leading with humanity versus just managing to build trust with teams. Robyn discusses the need for cultural change that's enabled through digital change by putting the tools in the hands of the people getting the work done and by Solving for X.

Connect with Nina and Chris:

Nina Bianchi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture

Christopher Crist:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/

In the Nic of Time, with Special Guest Carl "C.J." Unis, United States Space Force. Sep 01, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time, with Special Guest Carl "C.J." Unis, United States Space Force as they discuss the supply chain risks we are facing, particularly with what is going on with the Ukraine/Russia conflict, with Taiwan and China and what we've seen after COVID.

Episode 1: Introducing “Solving for X" Sep 01, 2022

Nina Bianchi, Solution Principal for Medallia Public Sector, and Chris Crist, Chief of DevSecOps at US Transportation Command both agree that workforce and digital transformation in the federal government lies at the intersection of the customer, employee, and workforce experiences. The question is…which one comes first and what does the workforce experience of the future look like? How does the government use the EX + CX = WX formula? Can it be used to help the government becomes the Nation's top employer? In this episode they dig into the government employee experience. Are federal employees waking up excited to go to work, and if not, how does that impact the customer experience? Are customers receiving service worth telling their family or friends about - in private sector positive customer testimonials are essential! Nina connects the customer experience (CX), such as filing taxes, applying for student loans, or using a veterans hospital, as a reflection of the federal employee’s experiences (EX). What would we hear from our employees if we simply asked them how they're doing or what challenges exist is serving the Nation’s customers? There is undoubtedly a connection to the customer and employee experiences. Most importantly how can the workforce experiences help attract the best and brightest talent to government jobs? Join them as they try to Solve for X.

Connect with Nina and Chris:

Nina Bianchi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bianchininafuture/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NinaFuture

Christopher Crist:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-crist-a1544a135/

DevOps Community of Practice with Special Guest, Ian Anderson, Lead DevSecOps Engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Center Aug 29, 2022

Join this episode of DevOps Community of Practice as our Host, Brian Fox, sits down with Special Guest, Ian Anderson, Lead DevSecOps Engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, to discuss DevOps within the Navy, best practices they have seen, current challenges and successes and where they see the future of DevOps and technology as a whole going in the DoD.

In the Nic of Time, with Kate Stewart, VP of Dependable Embedded Systems, the Linux Foundation Aug 25, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time, with Kate Stewart, VP of Dependable Embedded Systems, the Linux Foundation as they talk about her work as one of the founders of SPDX, the projects OpenChain and Zephyr but also how she helped make Linux a first class citizen for RTOS!

In the Nic of Time with Joey Arora, VP of Growth at the Outpost Aug 17, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Joey Arora, VP of Growth at the Outpost as they discuss the importance of dual-use technology in DoD and how to enable companies to become the next billion-dollar competitors to the current primes.

In the Nic of Time with Armon Dadgar, Co-Founder and CTO of HashiCorp Aug 10, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Armon Dadgar, Co-Founder and CTO of HashiCorp, as they discuss his journey and how HashiCorp managed to innovate in virtualization, key management, policy as code, service mesh and more.

In the Nic of Time with David A. Wheeler, Director of Open Source Supply Chain Security at the Linux Foundation Aug 03, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with David A. Wheeler, Director of Open Source Supply Chain Security at the Linux Foundation to find more about Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), SPDX, OpenSSF and discuss what happened at the White House Open Source Summit!

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Eve Maler, CTO, ForgeRock Jul 28, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Eve Maler, CTO, ForgeRock as they disucss identity management, how to secure it, how to adopt to zero trust principle with non person entity and person entity, security vs privacy and more.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guests David Kervin, Chief Solutions Officer, Torch.AI and Jon Kramer, Chief Technology Officer, Torch.AI Jul 20, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guests David Kervin, Chief Solutions Officer, Torch.AI and Jon Kramer, Chief Technology Officer, Torch.AI as they discuss AI/ML capabilities and what it takes to successfully implement meaningful AI capabilities in organizations.

In the Nic of Time with Danny Holtzman, the First Cyber Highly Qualified Expert and DevSecOps Authorizing Official, U.S. Air Force and Space Force Jul 13, 2022

Join this episode to hear Danny and Nic discuss Continuous ATO, how he enables teams to move at the pace of relevance but with the right cybersecurity practices, how he thinks about continuous monitoring, and what he needs to have the right visibility to make the right decisions.

In the Nic of Time with 6 World Experts from the U.S. Air Force, Wind River, Tangram Flex, and Ansys Jun 29, 2022

In this episode they will discuss the challenges that we face when building embedded software, decoupling software and hardware and enabling reuse of code/modules while interfacing with existing legacy, how this implementation is happening in DoD and how this compares to what a SpaceX is doing on a daily basis.

Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith and Special Guest, Barbara Morton, Deputy Chief Veterans Experience Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Jun 27, 2022

Join this episode of Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith featuring special guest, Barbara Morton, Deputy Chief Veterans Experience Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to hear conversations regarding her prior career experience and story before joining as Deputy Chief Veterans Experience Officer at VA, the role that digital transformation is playing within her organization, her thoughts on an effective customer experience, and details about upcoming projects in the VA.

In the Nic of Time with Nat Natraj, Co-Founder and CEO of AccuKnox Jun 27, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Nat Natraj, Co-Founder and CEO of AccuKnox as we discuss why KubeArmor and eBPF are essential for your baked-in security and runtime security, their new concept around policy templates supporting the MITRE ATTACK framework and STIGs, and why open-source and CNCF are essential to their success and what challenges they see in this current market.

In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Chris Hughes, CISO & Co-Founder, Aquia Jun 16, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with Special Guest Chris Hughes, CISO & Co-Founder, Aquia where they discuss the current state of DoD Software Factories and their spread across the government, supply chain risk, continuous accreditation, compliance as code, and how to build the right culture and training for your teams so we can all move at the pace of relevance.

Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith and Special Guest, Stuart Wagner, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, U.S. Air Force and Space Force Jun 15, 2022

Join us for this episode of Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith and special guest Stuart Wagner, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, U.S. Air Force and Space Force as we discuss Stuart Wagner's career history and how he became Chief Digital Transformation Officer of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, what is being implemented in the U.S. Air Force/Space Force to digitally transform operations and culture, and details about the next BRAVO Hackathon this month.

Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith and Guest, Ann Dunkin, CIO, U.S. Department of Energy Jun 02, 2022

Join us for this episode of Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith and special guest, Ann Dunkin, CIO, U.S. Department of Energy as we discuss the following:

- The Journey towards becoming CIO

- What is being done for digital transformation in the DOE?

- How ATO has allowed DOE to deploy applications quickly

- Deploying a Low Code platform

- DOE's Playbook for scaling Digital Transformation

In the Nic of Time with Sanjay Nagaraj, Co-Founder, and CTO, Traceable.ai Jun 01, 2022

Join this episode as we dive into the challenges around API Discovery, how APIs are changing in this modern DevSecOps world, the concept of Shift Left, Protect Right when it comes to API security, the tie back to DevSecOps and CI/CD, and finally Sanjay will share how he took two 2-member startups to large distributed teams!

In the Nic of Time with Megan Samford, VP, Chief Product Security Officer, Energy Management at Schneider Electric. May 25, 2022

Join this episode as we will talk about Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Megan's genius idea of Incident Command System for ICS, why are ICS systems critical and what makes them different from traditional IT and learn more about what does the role of a Chief Product Security Officer entail!

In the Nic of Time with Prakash Sethuraman, CISO of CloudBees. May 19, 2022

Join this episode fo In the Nic of Time with special guest Prakash Sethuraman, CISO of CloudBees as they talk about the security challenges in DevOps, how to find the balance between velocity and security, and Continuous ATO.

Low Code Trailblazers Podcast - Building a Low Code Culture with Bill Bunce, and John Smith, Pegasystems May 11, 2022

Join us for this special episode of Low Code Trailblazers with Bill Bunce, Enterprise Account Executive, Pegasystems as he sits down with he collegue John Smith, Practice Lead - Public Sector, Pegasystems to discuss building a low code culture in your agency.

Keeping US Federal Agencies Ahead of the Latest Vulnerabilities with Joseph Lin, Palo Alto Networks and Guest Gerald Caron, CIO, Assistant Inspector General for Information Technology, HHS OIG May 11, 2022

Join this episode of Keeping US Federal Agencies Ahead of the Latest Vulnerabilities with Joseph Lin, Palo Alto Networks and Guest Gerald Caron, CIO, Assistant Inspector General for Information Technology, HHS OIG as we discuss Attack Surface Management. Some of the questions you can expect our host to bring up during the discussion include:

Why are the most recent vulnerabilities (Zoho, log4j) so difficult to respond to?
What new technologies and processes are agencies adopting to make sure you stay ahead of attackers?
How has thinking evolved regarding “nice to have” vs “need to have” people, processes, and technology at disposal in “peacetime” and “wartime”?

In the Nic of Time with Mike Fraser, Co-Founder & CEO, Refactr May 10, 2022

During this episode of In the Nic of Time find out what "ITasCode" is and how to shift cybersecurity left so they can be fully embedded into your development teams. They also discuss what cyber tools can facilitate that shift and lessons learned from selling his company to a larger organization.

In the Nic of Time with Zack Butcher, Head of Product, Tetrate May 06, 2022

Join In the Nic of Time with Zack Butcher, Head of Product at Tetrate as we talk about why a Service Mesh is essential to your cyber posture, why Envoy is winning as a Policy Enforcement Point (PEP), the recent NIST 800-204 publication series, and what is Next Generation Access Control and why it is the foundation of JADC2/ABMS for data-centricity!

In The Nic of Time with Delegate Reid Novotny Apr 20, 2022

Join this episode of In The Nic of Time with Delegate Reid Novotnyto find out what it is like to push cyber laws in the Maryland General Assembly? How did Colonel Reid Novotny ended up leaving the U.S Air Force for the Maryland Air National Guard and become a member of the Maryland General Assembly? As a former Chief of Staff for two DAF CIOs, what did he see? What were the challenges? What created the tremendous tech debt we have today in the Air Force and Space Force?

The Modern Data Experience with Nick Psaki and Special Guest, Dr. Michael Segala, CEO, SFL Scientific Apr 20, 2022

Join this episode of The Modern Data Experience with Nick Psaki and Special Guest, Dr. Michael Segala, CEO, SFL Scientificas they discuss the following topics:

The history and evolution of SFL’s efforts to date.

The evolution of the services SFL developed. Why the decision to select and deploy Artificial Intelligence Ready Infrastructure? What have the results been?

Interaction and integration of AIacross the government?

What's next? Where do you see the evolution of AI capability evolving in the government?

What are the challenges ahead?

In the Nic of Time on Tuesday with Special Guest Nathanael Coffing, Chief Security Officer, Cloudentity Apr 14, 2022

In the Nic of Time on Tuesday with Special Guest Nathanael Coffing, Chief Security Officer, Cloudentity to talk about identity management, authorization, person entity vs non-person entity, open policy agent and more!

In the Nic of Time with Tracy Bannon, Senior Principal/ Software Architect & DevOps Advisor, MITRE Apr 07, 2022

Join this episode of In the Nic of Time with special guest, Tracy Bannon, Senior Principal/ Software Architect & DevOps Advisor,MITRE, as we discuss why Culture matters so much to succeed in software innovation, how to attract and retain talent, how to train your teams and what is working or NOT working when it comes to the DoD Software Factories!

Federal Low Code Trailblazers Podcast with Bill Bunce, and Special Guests, Robyn Rees, DOI, Emily Camardo, srcLogic and Robert Gasser, Revature Apr 05, 2022

Join this episode to hear from Bill Bunce, Pegasystems, and Special Guests, Robyn Rees, Senior Advisor, Office of Human Capital, U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Emily Camardo, Director of Operations, srcLogic, and Robert Gasser, Chief Revenue Officer, Revature, as they discuss:

The current low code workforce.

How build, hire, and grow software engineers.

The status of the low code workforce in Federal IT.

How low code/no code effects software engineers jobs.

The future of low code/no code in Federal IT.

In the Nic of Time with Brig. General John Olson, Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Department of the Air Force and Space Force Mar 30, 2022

Don't miss this episode of In the Nic of Time session with Brig. General John Olson, who is not only the first Air Force and Space Force Chief Data and AI Officer but also the Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of Space Operations.

The Modern Data Experience with Nick Psaki and Special Guest, Rob Albritton, Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence Practice Lead, Octo Mar 30, 2022

Join this episode of The Modern Data Experience with Nick Psaki and Special Guest, Rob Albritton, Senior Director, Artificial Intelligence Practice Lead, Octo, as they discuss the following topics:

Intro to Rob Albritton and Octo Labs.

What Octo Labs has helped accomplish.

How to pick AI platforms and components.

What do we do with new data, and previous algorithms outputs?

What is the future evolution of AI capabilities? What technologies will help it get there? What are the challenges ahead?

Where does AI offer innovation?

Where is their risk associated in using AI?

How to pick AI capabilities through requirements.

Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith and Special Guest, Vidyut Desai, Chief Information Officer, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Mar 28, 2022

Join Jennifer Kenney-Smith and Special Guest, Vidyut Desai, Chief Information Officer, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as they discuss the following topics:

What how Mr.Desai has incorporated the Technology Modernization Action Plan over the past year.

How best to prioritize in digital transformation.

How to achieve digital transformation within mission timeframes.

Dealing with Cultural push back on technology changes.

Measuring success and benefits.

Viewing modernization as a business not just technology

His biggest technology lesson learned during pandemic.

Mobile and Cyber with JT Keating, Jim Kovach, and Guest, Jaime Noble, Director, IT Security Division & Chief Information Security Officer, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice Mar 24, 2022

Join us for this episode of Mobile and Cyber with Jaime Noble, Director, IT Security Division & Chief Information Security Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice as we discuss the following bullets:

- An introduction to OJP/OCIO, mission, uniqueness, size, scope, autonomy, etc. (Remote work population, Macro level IT investments and priorities, and Mobile Cybersecurity specific visions)

-Thoughts on the POTUS EO and What actions that EO initiated for the OJP/OCIO

- How is OJP/OCIO addressing Zero-Trust?

- Improving EDR across all “endpoints”.

- How does “Mobile-EDR” play a role in the future at OJP/OCIO?

- Does OJP/OCIO have plans to enable BYOD for Mobile?

- Does OJP/OCIO have plans for developing mobile applications, either internal facing or for public consumption?

In the Nic of Time with Kyle Hurst and Capt. John McCrea from the Air Force and Space Force Digital Transformation Office (DTO). Mar 23, 2022

Join us or this special episode where we talk about Modeling and Simulation, Open Architecture and Digital twin capabilities and how to move your legacy programs to modern software and hardware best practices!

In the Nic of Time with Raja Gudepu, CEO, Oteemo Mar 16, 2022

Join us to meet Raja Gudepu, the CEO of Oteemo!

We will be discussing how he has enabled large organizations to move and accelerate their move to DevSecOps using various enablers and accelerators, how he assesses organizations' maturity and how he invests in his people to ensure they continue to lead with continuous learning and new certifications.

In the Nic of Time with Jay Bonci, CTO, U.S. Air Force Mar 09, 2022

Watch this event to meet Jay Bonci the Air Force and Space Force Chief Technology Officer. Jay is leading the push for digital modernization across the DAF, including with modern transport (SD WAN), DevSecOps, EITaaS, Zero Trust implementation, Data fabric and much more!

In the Nic of Time with Lauren Knausenberger Mar 02, 2022

You definitely do not want to miss the next episode of In the Nic with Lauren Knausenberger the Air Force and Space Force Chief Information Officer. Lauren will share her thoughts on her priorities, her progress made after being in her role for 1 year and 7 months and what keeps her up at night.

Federal Low Code Trailblazers Podcast with Bill Bunce, Pegasystems, and Special Guests Tracy Bannon, MITRE and Alex Sutherland, Liberty IT Solutions Feb 23, 2022

Join us for this episode of the Federal Low Code Trailblazers Podcast with Bill Bunce, Pegasystems, and Special Guests Tracy Bannon, Senior Principal/ Software Architect & DevOps Advisor, MITRE and Alex Sutherland, Director, Salesforce Architecture, Liberty IT Solutions as they discuss DevOps, DevSecOps, and containerization throughout the Federal Government. See what processes they recommend to build and sustain DevOps practices, and the current status of of DevOps in the Federal IT ecosystem.

Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith and guest, Raylene Yung, Executive Director, Technology Modernization Fund, GSA Feb 14, 2022

Join Jennifer Kenney-Smith and special guest, Raylene Yung, Executive Director, Technology Modernization Fund, GSA, as they deep dive into using the Technology Modernization Fund as a way to modernize Federal technologies, improve customer and employee experience, and implement new processes.

Federal Low Code Trailblazers Podcast with Bill Bunce, Pegasystems, and Special Guest Ryan Korn, Senior Cloud Architect and Product Manager, Data Solutions, Bureau of Industry and Security Feb 08, 2022

Join Bill Bunce, Enterprise Account Executive, Pegasystems and Special Guest Ryan Korn, Senior Cloud Architect and Product Manager, Data Solutions, Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce as they answer the following questions:

What is the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program?

How are you leveraging low code today?

What is your interpretation of a Citizen Developer?

What would qualify someone to become a citizen developer or, to put it another way, what skills should we look for?

Do you hire for citizen developers or grow them within the organization?

What are the benefits of leveraging a citizen developer mindset?

Do citizen developers fit into an Agile development methodology and how?

Is low-code better suited for citizen development?

What’s next for citizen development?

The Modern Data Experience with Nick Psaki and Special Guest Brett Vaughan, Navy Chief AI Officer and ONR AI Portfolio Manager, U.S. Navy Feb 04, 2022

Intro Brett and AI in the Navy- 0:30

Applications, culture, processes and training of AI in the Navy- 8:30

How do we deploy AI capabilities to the service?- 16:45

Results of AI adoption in the Navy and the standing up of the JAIC- 23:00

Whats next for AI across the Navy/ How is AI going to evolve?- 32:00

Conclusion- 39:10

Mobile and Cyber with JT Keating, Jim Kovach, and Guest, Vincent Sritapan Jan 20, 2022

Notes:

Timestamps:

- Vincent Intro (1 min)

- POTUS EO and Zero Trust (4 mins)

- Notion of Traditional Access (8 mins)

- Applying ZT to enterprise wide mobility (14 mins)

- BYOD (20 mins)

- Leadership buy in (27 mins)

- Mobile Applications (29 mins)

- Which requirements should we be paying attention to? (35 mins)

- Conclusion (37 mins)

The Year of the Hybrid with Jim Richberg and Special Guest, Mike Fagan of NIST Dec 30, 2021

- Guest intro (1 min)

- Mission and Functions of NIST (1:15)

- Mike's journey to NIST (4:20)

- Executive Order impact (6 mins)

- Why is IoT a topic of interest for the federal government? (9:20)

- What unusual risks does IoT present for federal workers? (16 mins)

- How can you assist agencies in incorporating IoT into their infrastructure? (25:50)

- How is NIST engaging with industry and internationally in efforts to improve? (29 mins)

- Is NIST in position to shape behaviors for IoT? (32:45)

- How much do you collaborate within NIST? (35:20)

- Conclusion/wrap up (39 mins)

Low Code Trailblazers - Policy As Code and Operationalizing AI Dec 22, 2021

Host: Bill Bunce, Pega Systems

Guest: Bryan Lane, FDIC

TimeStamps:

- Concept and history of "policy as code" (2 mins)

- Organizational benefits using policy as code (4:30)

- Policy as code implementation mechanisms (10 mins)

- Measuring policy with data (15 mins)

- AI advancing this concept (16 mins)

- How important is it to operationalize the AI capability model? (20 mins)

- Culture change and The Opportunity Project (27 mins) - Closing (27:30)

Cloud and Coffee with a Special Guest from SBA, Ryan Hillard! Dec 15, 2021

During this Cloud and Coffee session, Ryan will share his experience being being a part of SBA’s first cloud project (Certify.SBA.gov), assisting SBA with their scale from 0 cloud to 4 FISMA classified systems in AWS, architecting the account structure and enterprise setup, and implementing server-less technology on SBA.gov and then spreading it out to the 4x other systems.

Opportunities and Challenges of the Quantum Revolution Dec 14, 2021

ATARC's Quantum Working Group hears from Eric Miller, Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, on The Quantum Revolution: Opportunities and Challenges for Canada from his published October, 2021 policy paper (download here).

Retirement Episode with ATARC Board Member, John Sullivan Dec 13, 2021

Tom Suder, CEO of ATARC, sits down to interview Senior Technology Advisor to the Deputy Associate Administrator for Government-wide Policy, U.S. General Services Administration, with 34+ years experience in government, John Sullivan.

Timestamps:

- Early background on John (1:15)

- Path to finding first federal job (3:22)

- Experience at EPA (4:34)

- Enterprise Architecture and transition to OMB (9:30)

- Association involvement and GITEC (17 mins)

- Top programs and achievements (20:30)

- Most impactful tech trends (24:20)

- Superstar shoutouts (27 mins)

- What drives you? (31 mins)

- Passions outside of work (32 mins)

- Closing (35 mins)

Working Together for Privacy Protection: The Importance of Identity Management Dec 08, 2021

Tune into this panel to hear from topic experts to discuss the importance of Identity Management within federal agencies as the workforce shifts to a hybrid. What best practices do these topic experts recommend to help best protect data? How can government agencies implement an effective Identity Security model to minimize risk and keep pace with adversaries? What are best practices for Privileged Access Management controls?

Year of the Hybrid at the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Nov 23, 2021

Jim Richberg sits down to interview Senior Advisor for Cybersecurity at Office of Personnel Management, James Saunders to discuss the future of work at OPM

Time Stamps:

Intro - James's job at OPM (1 min)

Cyber risks in a remote work environment (2 mins)

Notable cyber events (6:30)

Zero Trust technology roll out (9:10)

OPM Guidance update (11:20)

Increasing cyber security (15 mins)

Data Loss prevention (22:45)

How is OPM participating in expansion of ZTA (22:40)

TMF (24 mins)

Resources available for Cloud (25:20)

Role of private sector supporting OPM (27 mins)

Closing thoughts (29:40)

Cloud and Coffee Season 2 Launch Nov 02, 2021

Co-hosts this season are Christ Oglesby and Terri-Lee Holland. Guest on this episode is Charlotte Lee.

Timestamps:

- Start time/introductions (5 mins)

- Language around modernization (7:25)

- Legacy Systems (8:30)

- Government/Industry working together (11:18)

- People and process approach (14 mins)

- Scoping down contracts (16 mins)

- Large contracts and big impacts (20 mins in)

- What should gov't be doing when creating new contracts? (21 mins)

- The move from UX to CX (28 mins)

- Key factors for leadership (30:30)

- Can technologists start becoming more human centric? (38:18)

- Continuous education (43:30)

- Leveraging information architecture (49:30)

- Does a project management plan call for a change management plan? (53 mins)

- Process flows and strategy (55:30)

- Identifying the customer (60:35)

The New Normal with CISA Oct 27, 2021

Podcast host, James Richberg, Field CISO and Trusted Security Advisor at Fortinet, interviews Information Security Professional at CISA, Branko Bokan.

Time stamps:

- Intros and mission of CISA (1 Min)

- What are some lessons learned from the pandemic? (2:40)

- Center of Excellence for telework at CISA (4 mins)

- Cyber Monday (8 mins)

- Bandwidth challenges (10:40)

- Trusted Internet Connection and TIC 3.0 (12 mins)

- Connectivity and Security in a remote work environment (15 mins)

- IoT devices (18 mins)

- Most notable cybersecurity events from the past (22 mins)

- Ransomware (29 mins)

- Protection, detection, and response (33:50)

- Tabletop exercises (36 mins)

- Zero Trust and the Executive Order (37:30)

- Protective DNS for agencies (42:20)

- CISA.gov/telework (43:30)

Federal Low Code Trailblazers hosted by Bill Bunce, Enterprise Account Executive, Pegasystems Oct 21, 2021

Sample Low Code Use Cases in the Government.

Time stamps:

- Intro from Bill (1 min)

- Introductions from guests (2 mins)

- How does NSF select the right tool for the right IT project? (6 mins)

- How does KPMG make recommendations regarding Low Code tools? (9 mins)

- Does implementing low code require a subtle mindset shift? (17 mins)

- Does low code help solve the typical challenges faced by developers? (20 mins)

- Thoughts on bringing new people into the low code environment? (24 mins)

- NSF's Center Of Excellence (27 mins)

- How do we overcome awareness challenges for low code? (33 mins)

- Do you see low code platforms and the ability to deploy multiple applications help solve vulnerability challenges? (35 mins)

Cyber and Mobile with Jim Kovach and government guest, Gerald Caron Oct 19, 2021

Jim Kovach sits down with Gerry Caron to discuss all things Cyber, Mobile and Zero Trust prior to the official launch of the ATARC Zero Trust Demonstration Lab.

Time stamps:

- Background on HHS and OIG mission (1 min in)

- Remote work and risk tolerances (3 mins in)

- Cybersecurity and tech investment in order to meet mission (6 mins in)

- Mobile device ebb and flow (9 mins in)

- Conditional access/Dynamic risk scoring (14 mins in)

- Zero Trust (15:30 mins in)

- Zero Day (20 mins in)

- ATARC Zero Trust Working Group and Lab overview (27 mins in)

Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith and guest, Courtney Winship from USCIS Oct 12, 2021

Jennifer Kenney-Smith sits down with the Deputy Chief Data Officer at USCIS, Courtney Winship, where they discuss all things immigration, transformation efforts at DHS, navigating the immigration experience, and making decisions based on data.

ATARC's Application Development Working Group presents Best Practices and Approach to SCRM Oct 05, 2021

In this episode of the ATARC Federal IT Newscast, members of the Application Development Working Group at ATARC sit down to discuss new techniques, best-practices and a prescriptive approach for how government agencies can reduce software supply chain risks within their applications as well as comply with new government regulations.

We are joined by David Wray from Microfocus & Robert Ficcaglia from Sunstone Secure to discuss the need for the executive order and NIST guidance on Software Supply Chain Risks. This episode is moderated by WG Chair and Senior Application Developer at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, Rayvn Manuel.

Cybersecurity is the foundation of what we do" with Dovarius Peoples, Army Corps of Engineers and Zimperium Sep 28, 2021

This week on the ATARC Federal IT Newscast, Jim Kovach and JT Keating of Zimperium sit down with CIO of the Army Corps of Engineers, Dovarius Peoples. During this session we receive an overview of what the Army Corps of Engineers does in terms of their disaster relief mission, construction for the DOD, and their monitoring and maintenance of waterways and dams supporting the Pentagon. Peoples shares his thoughts around actions on the Executive Order for Zero Trust and how he sees the mobile landscape shifting in the next 5-10 years and much more!

Federal IT Newscast Special Edition Episode! Sep 17, 2021

ATARC's CEO, Tom Suder, interviews on a special episode celebrating and honoring Sandy's retirement from Government! Join as we share highlights from Sandy's career path journey, and experiences from his time within the Federal Government, and future personal and career aspirations!

Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith, featuring Senior Scientific Technical Manager for Warfare System Software S&T and Development, Candaice Deloach Aug 24, 2021

JKS sits down with Candaice Deloach to discuss software development, software lifecycle and the warfighter mission.

ATARC Federal IT Newscast w/ Gil Alterovitz and Nick Psaki Aug 23, 2021

Nick Psaki sits down with the Director of the National AI Institute, Gil Alterovitz to learn about the Veterans Administration's efforts and Artificial Intelligence.

Jennifer Kenney-Smith interviews CEO and Founder of ATARC, Tom Suder Jul 12, 2021

Jennifer Kenney-Smith interviews CEO and Founder of ATARC, Tom Suder! In this episode, Jennifer and Tom discuss Government Road-blockers, Leadership, and Hacking Bureaucracy!

Cloud and Coffee with special guest Robyn Rees, Senior Advisor for Human Capital Transformation at the Department of the Interior, within the Office of Human Capital Jun 28, 2021

Join us for a Cloud and Coffee event with special guest Robyn Rees! Robyn is the Senior Advisor for Human Capital Transformation at the Department of the Interior, within the Office of Human Capital. She leverages her experience with Information Technology management, governance, budget, and project execution, to unlock human capital data leveraging advanced technologies. Robyn is a passionate advocate for enabling an “ever-ready” workforce that is highly resilient, adaptable to the changing world of work, and who will continue to be highly contributing members of diverse teams. Through the DOI Office of Human Capital efforts to enable an ecosystem of continuous reskilling and redeploying, Robyn is an advocate for prioritizing human capital, workforce, and work data, in order to provide equitable access to employment and advancement information over a long, varied, and diverse career

Digital Transformation with Jennifer Kenney-Smith and Guest, Executive Director of Identity at GSA, Phil Lam Jun 28, 2021

Here from a true expert on Identity in the Federal Government and learn why it is so important! Phil's mission is focused on improving the government's constituents' experience and all of the processes that go into that.

Cloud and Coffee with the Director of Design and Development at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Brian Whittaker Jun 21, 2021

Join us for a Cloud and Coffee event with special guest, Brian Whittaker! Brian is the Director of Design and Development at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Prior to this role at CFPB, Brian was the Executive Director of 18F, an organization in the General Services Administration that collaborates with other agencies to fix technical problems, build products, and improve how government serves the public through technology.

Digital Transformation with Director of Technology Transformation Services at GSA, Dave Zvenyach. Apr 26, 2021

Dave Zvenyach is theDirector of Technology Transformation Services at GSA. He is a Digital Transformation guru and expert who shares with us some best practices for Digital Transformation within the Federal Space, and his experience as a Transformation coach.

DevSecOps coffee chat with White House Presidential Innovation Fellow, Ken Kato Mar 29, 2021

This week on the ATARC DevSecOps Coffee Chat, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ken Kato. Kato shares his experience and insights with us as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow.

Cloud and Coffee with Thomas Santucci, Director, GSA Mar 22, 2021

Join us for a Cloud and Coffee event with special guest Thomas Santucci! He is the Director of the Data Center & Cloud Optimization Initiative PMO at the General Services Administration (GSA). He oversees the PMO’s managing partner responsibilities for the Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI), helps implement the federal Cloud Smart strategy, and serves as Co-Chair of the Federal CIO Cloud & Infrastructure Community of Practice, which has over 1,600 members from across the federal IT workforce.

Federal DevSecOps: Pushing Forward Mar 22, 2021

DevSecOps within the Federal landscape has been a topic of growing priority, implementation, and necessity over the past several years. Join this webinar to hear from leaders in DevSecOps practices as they discuss the current status, modern projects, and drive forward of Federal DevSecOps platforms used to push IT modernization, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity. Listen as topic experts discuss the middle point of where DevSecOps, Zero Trust, and enterprise IT as a service (ITaaS) meet, and create effective, secure, modern, operational systems within the Federal IT ecosystem. Hear first-hand the current status, challenges, successes, and vision for the future, as viewed by DevSecOps leaders and practitioners in Federal Agencies. What do Government decision-makers see as the future of DevSecOps? Where within the government are best practices in place? Where is there still the most room for growth?

Breach Detection: Becoming as Agile as The Attackers Mar 16, 2021

Join ATARC for a robust discussion on how agencies are innovating to stay ahead of advisories. Hear from Dr Larry Ponemon of the Ponemon institute as he shares the latest results of a 2021 Government Breach Trends Study that examines the problems and what innovation is happening across government to move to a more proactive security posture. Then learn what our panel of experts are doing to improve breach detection and response in a landscape where they are inundated by new, rapidly-evolving challenges as well as lessons learned.

DevSecOps coffee chat with Chief Data Officer / Deputy Assistant Commissioner at ‎Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Justin Marsico Mar 16, 2021

This week on the ATARC DevSecOps Coffee Chat, we have the pleasure of speaking with Justin Marsico. Marsico shares his experience and insights with us as the Chief Data Officer / Deputy Assistant Commissioner at ‎Bureau of the Fiscal Service.

ATARC 2021 Zero Trust Virtual Summit Mar 14, 2021

New ways of working and sharing information have emerged within the Federal Government. This has pushed agencies to reevaluate their technology needs and develop plans to further their IT modernization strategy. Zero Trust has come to the forefront of enabling this shift to a teleworking work force. Listen as topic experts dive into the importance of Zero Trust and how it is evolving the Federal Government’s view of security. What does Zero Trust Security mean to Federal requirements? What are some best practices Federal Agencies are using to enforce Zero Trust?

Cyber Compliance Boosted by Automation Mar 10, 2021

In this panel discussion, Federal IT executives address how to better manage the risk of sensitive data exposure through improved cyber compliance. What steps can be taken to verify trust in the Federal Government supply chain? How to source reliably secure solutions? Where and when to use automation as a compliance, monitoring, and remediation mechanism? Listen to our panelists explore the “art of the possible” as well as share lessons learned and best practices.

Data Management for Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Mar 10, 2021

New ways of working and sharing information have emerged within the Federal Government. This has pushed agencies to reevaluate their technology needs and develop plans to further their IT modernization strategy. This panel will examine the current challenges, recent successes and lessons learned by Federal IT Government Leaders within the Federal Cloud space. Hear as topic experts dive into how they reevaluated their agencies’ technology needs during this pandemic, and further strengthened their agencies’ data capabilities. What strategies have been put in place in order to strengthen Cloud as the Federal Government is starting to embrace a “new normal”? What type of solutions have been made available to help strengthen Federal Data Management within a Hybrid and Multi-Cloud?

Cloud and Coffee with Nagesh Rao, CIO, Bureau of Industry and Security Mar 10, 2021

Join us for a Cloud and Coffee event with special guest, Nagesh Rao, acting Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Bureau of Industry and Security within the US Department of Commerce. Most recently, he was Director of Business Technology Solutions (BiTS) at the US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of the Chief Information Officer, and prior to Chief Technologist & Entrepreneur in Residence within SBA’s Office of Investment & Innovation.

ATARC 2021 Low Code Virtual Summit Mar 10, 2021

Join the ATARC 2021 Low Code Virtual Summit on March 2, 2021, from 1:30-4 PM EST to hear Federal IT topic experts discuss how an agile approach such as low code allows teams to effectively meet their agencies mission requirements, even with the constant changes we have seen over the past year. Hear thought leaders share how they are using low–code technologies to not increase their mission delivery and remain adaptable to changing climates.

Managing Millions of Machine Identities Across Hybrid Cloud Environments Mar 10, 2021

Everyone knows (but often fails to recognize) that for every human interaction with an online application or service there are hundreds if not thousands of invisible machine-to-machine interactions that support the same work.

These machines can be actual boxes, virtualized systems, containers and clusters, or they can be ephemeral serverless applications …. but they all have one thing in common. They each have a unique IDENTITY. This identity needs to be protected. And moreover, the number of these identities is growing at an exponential rate. This is the realm of an emerging and fast-moving infosec category, Machine Identity Management.

Tune into this session to hear from Federal Leaders on the unique challenges of managing these identities across hybrid cloud environments. What are the fundamental capabilities needed for enterprise-wide management of machine identities? Listen as subject matter experts address different Federal cloud use cases, as well as lessons learned throughout this process.

ATARC 2021 Cloud Virtual Summit Mar 10, 2021

Listen as Cloud Experts explain the importance of Cloud across the Federal Government. In this period of time of building the “new normal”, What emerging technology has led to strengthening Cloud? This event will set out to explain the emerging technology that has been used to help strengthen Federal Cloud, along with the future of Cloud in the Federal Government. What does it mean to strengthen your agency’s Cloud? Where do these Federal Leaders see the future of Cloud going, and what emerging technology will help it get there? Here topic experts will discuss the best practices to implement to strengthen Federal Cloud, some lessons learned, as well as some challenges from along the way.

Embracing a Data Driven Future Mar 10, 2021

New ways of working have emerged, both for Federal Government agencies and the citizens they serve. This panel will examine the current challenges, recent successes and lessons learned by Federal IT Government Leaders within the Federal Cloud space. Hear as topic experts dive into how they reevaluated their agencies’ technology needs during this pandemic, and further strengthened their agencies’ data capabilities.

DevSecOps coffee chat with Branch Chief at U.S. Small Business Administration, Andrew Fabrizio Mar 09, 2021

This week on the ATARC DevSecOps Coffee Chat, we have the pleasure of speaking with Andrew Fabrizio. Fabrizio shares his experience and insights with us as the Branch Chief at SBA!

DevSecOps Coffee Chat with Robyn Rees, Senior Advisor to Director, Human Capital and CHCO on workforce trends/innovative workforce planning Mar 01, 2021

Robyn Rees serves as a strategic advisor for human capital transformation at the Department of the Interior (DOI). Ms. Rees leverages over 15 years of experience in Information Technology (IT) to articulate use cases for advanced technology insertions that resonate with non-technology business leaders.

Women’s History Month: Interview with Kurt Beyer, author of “Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age” Feb 26, 2021

In honor of women's history month, ATARC hosted an interview with Kurt Beyer to talk about his book titled “Grace Hopper and the Invention of the Information Age”. The interview was conducted by Jennifer Kenney-Smith of GitLab, who dug right into the phenomenon that Ms. Hopper was, her amazing thought leadership in regards to digital transformation and the fourth industrial revolution, and the legacy she has left behind to help future female IT leaders forge their own paths.

The Impact of Telework on Cybersecurity across the Federal Government Feb 19, 2021

An information-sharing event that is focused on the impact that telework—accelerated by COVID-19, is having on cybersecurity across the Federal Government. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued several memorandums such as M-19-17 and M-20-19 to encourage and maximize telework flexibilities for the Federal workforce. Topic Leaders will go in-depth about the cybersecurity authentication changes and innovations that have been incorporated into their agency and how they plan to make it a part of the “New Normal”. What authentication tools helped the Federal Government make the switch to teleworking? Where do these Federal Leaders see the future of teleworking taking the Federal Government?

Cloud and Coffee with Nancy Gillis, CEO, Global Electronics Council Feb 19, 2021

Join us for this week’s Cloud and Coffee event with Ms. Nancy Gillis, CEO of Global Electronics Council

Gillis has more than 20 years’ experience leveraging sustainability to increase competitiveness, reduce risk and foster innovation in both public and private sector organizations. Prior to joining the Green Electronics Council, Nancy was the Global Lead for Resilient and Responsible Supply Chains with Ernst & Young (EY) and managed sustainable procurement engagements for Fortune 100 companies. She joined EY from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the U.S. Federal Government’s procurement agency that oversees approximately $45 billion of annual spend. At GSA, she served as the Director of the Federal Supply Chain office, responsible for expanding the use of sustainability criteria and ecolabels in federal procurements. Nancy has a graduate degree in Communications Technology from Georgetown University.

Federal Agencies and Attack Surface Management Feb 16, 2021

2020 became the year of haste. Workforces and workloads went remote. In fact, the word “remote” is attached to everything, from jobs to meetings to schools to family gatherings. One of the single most significant changes that have occurred in 2020 for organizations is their digital attack surface. In many cases, the internet is now an organization’s network and houses everything from their users to their corporate resources and supply chains. The decisions of 2020 will indeed ‘determine the course of eternity’—at least the new normal for security teams. Hear as panelists talk about the shift to remote working, the challenges it brought, strategies to make the most of it, and overall preparedness for their agencies to go remote. What were some lessons learned? What would these federal leaders have done differently? Tune into this panel to hear these federal leaders discuss the future of the workforce, and where they see it going in 2021 as we continue to adjust to the “new normal”.

NRC Digital Transformation Virtual Summit Feb 12, 2021

This unique event brings together members from across the NRC IT space to discuss the agency’s digital transformation initiatives. Here topic experts and decision-makers will discuss success stories and plans for process transformation as it pertains to people, technology, infrastructure, contracts, and partnerships. Listen as the NRC explains how they solved problems such as remote work, inaccessible data, agency workflow application, finding and integrating disparate agency data for decision making, and more. Hear what is in store for the NRC for the future, and where they will go from here.

The Need for Government to Manage Cryptographic and Quantum Risk Feb 05, 2021

Executive Talk with Mike Brown, ISARA Corporation’s Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder

Mr. Brown is focused on the technical vision and direction for ISARA Corporation, a security solutions company specializing in creating crypto-agile and quantum-safe security solutions for today’s information technology ecosystems. ISARA is clearing the path to quantum-safe security for enterprises and governments by delivering practical, standardized solutions for a seamless migration. Prior to ISARA, Mike was Vice President of Security Product Management and Research at BlackBerry, where he co-founded the product security practice and was responsible for the vision and execution and has spoken at global security events including RSA, CTIA, GTEC, Bloomberg, APECTEL and InfoSec Europe. He holds a Master of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo, focusing on cryptography.

Cloud and Coffee with special guest, Chief Information Security Officer, John Ramsey Feb 05, 2021

Join us for this Cloud and Coffee session with special guest, Chief Information Security Officer, John Ramsey! John was formerly the CISO for the U.S. House of Representatives and members of Congress, which has 950 sites across the entire United States and associated territories. In 2017, he was selected as one of the top 100 CISOs globally, only one of two government CISOs selected.

Intelligent Automation For The Federal Government Feb 05, 2021

Join us for an introduction to Intelligent Automation (IA) for the Federal Government. Hear from Government and Industry representatives about this powerful combination of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence), its applications and challenges in the federal government market.

DevSecOps Coffee Chat with Bill James, Former VA Fed and current Independent Consultant at FedSmarts, LLC. Feb 02, 2021

This week on the DevSecOps Coffee Chat.. We hear from the Chair of the ATARC Digital Transformation Working Group, Bill James! Bill joined the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as an SES in the CIO organization in October 2016 and served as Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Office of Information and Technology (OIT). Today, Bill is an Independent Consultant, Offering Insight to Outcomes, at FedSmarts!

Cloud and Coffee with Mike Cassidy, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) within the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the United States Trustees Program Jan 22, 2021

Welcome to ATARC’s Cloud and Coffee Series! This week’s guest is Mike Cassidy, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) within the Department of Justice (DOJ) in the United States Trustees Program. Cassidy provides technical strategy and guidance to deliver high quality products and services to the USTP user community. He is an accomplished technology leader with over 26 years of experience developing, designing, testing, securing and implementing enterprise solutions for large organizations. Prior to his position as CTO, Michael worked as a Cybersecurity Architect for DOJ, Enterprise Architect for Vcentra and a Principal Consultant for Microsoft providing Federal agencies high quality technical solutions with a focus on timely delivery within budget.

ATARC 2021 Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Jan 20, 2021

This year has proven the need to strengthen AI and Data Analytics capabilities, and a need to solve the AI and Data Analytics challenges brought forth due to the pandemic. This event will explore the current state of technology, use cases, and limitations of AI and Data Analytics, in the Federal Government space. Listen in as subject matter experts share lessons learned and solutions to the challenges brought on to their agency’s as a result of COVID-19. What strategies have been put in place in order to strengthen AI and Data Analytics as the Federal Government is starting to embrace a “new normal”? Find out how these topic experts have pushed through the challenges brought forth through COVID-19.

Leveraging TIC 3.0 to Secure a Mobile Government Workforce Jan 20, 2021

Join ATARC for a robust discussion on how agencies can leverage SASE-based TIC 3.0 to enable a secure mobile government workforce. The shift to work from home, necessitated by the pandemic, has resulted in a “new normal” for federal agencies. Hear thought leaders from both the public and private sectors discuss how TIC 3.0 guidelines can enable a secure telework environment for agency employees, and how agencies can use the cloud to create a faster and more secure sensitive information access system. Learn what these experts are doing to execute network and cloud security during COVID-19 and lessons learned.

Risk Management Framework Best Practices for Robotic Process Automation and Bot Security Jan 20, 2021

Risk Management Framework (RMF) is commonly used among the federal government, with the goals of improving information security, strengthening the risk management process, and encouraging reciprocity among federal agencies.

Agency Spotlight Event GSA: Digital Transformation Jan 20, 2021

Join us for this panel, which sets out to discuss how advancements in the federal cloud space, mobility and distributed workforces have driven the focal point for security to shift. Topic experts will discuss lessons learned in successfully implementing cloud methodologies, tools, and techniques in a time of continuous change and telework. Together, panelists explore available and desired solutions to rectify past and pre-empt potential future data breaches, as both citizens and the government agencies serving them embrace “the new normal”.

ATARC Federal Sales Virtual Summit Jan 20, 2021

2020 has proven to be a difficult year for almost every industry. In sales, it has forced the community to find new, unique ways to connect with potential clients and produce new customers in a COVID environment. Join this event to hear leaders in Federal Sales discuss how they are remaining optimistic and successful in the light of new COVID challenges such as, loss of trade shows, interpersonal communication, lead generation, and reevaluating priorities. During this panel, the speakers will also discuss how the new Federal IT goals set forth by the incoming administration will affect the overall sales processes, and priorities in the upcoming years. How have they seen sales change throughout 2020 and what do they see having an impact on Federal sales in 2021 and beyond?

Preventing Data Breaches from the Edge to the Cloud Jan 20, 2021

As federal government agencies are trying to determine the extent of and recover from recent data breaches, IT professionals need to realize that data policies, governance and IT must be continually monitored and updated. Tightening security features around applications, technologies, and networking infrastructure is even more important when coupled with the accelerated transition to remote and hybrid work environments, brought on by the pandemic. It has been unavoidable for agencies to reevaluate their technology needs and furthering IT modernization through the Cloud. As the boundaries of an agency’s IT are expanded from the cloud to the edge, there is an ever-increasing need for the broadest set of visibility, control, and security functions at the cloud edge.

Join us for this panel, which sets out to discuss how advancements in the federal cloud space, mobility and distributed workforces have driven the focal point for security to shift. Topic experts will discuss lessons learned in successfully implementing cloud methodologies, tools, and techniques in a time of continuous change and telework. Together, panelists explore available and desired solutions to rectify past and pre-empt potential future data breaches, as both citizens and the government agencies serving them embrace “the new normal”.

DevSecOps Coffee Chat with Director, System Configuration & Delivery Automation Division, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Spence Spencer! Jan 19, 2021

This week on the ATARC DevSecOps Coffee Chat, we have the pleasure of speaking with the Director of System Configuration & Delivery Automation Division at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Spence Spencer. Spencer shares his experience and insights on leading a team and putting people first! Below is his list of book suggestions. Check out this episode to learn more!

Reading List:

Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek (current read)
The Open Organization, Jim Whitehurst (CEO Red Hat)
Turn the Ship Around, L. David Marquet
Out of The Crisis, W. Edwards Deming
Deming’s Road to Continual Improvement, William Scherkenbach
The Goal, Elihu Goldratt
DevOps Handbook, Gene Kim et. al.
The Phoenix Project, Gene Kim et. al.
The Art of Capacity Planning, John Allspaw

Federal Mobility Group (FMG) 5G Security Framework Jan 15, 2021

To guide governmentwide adoption of 5G and related technologies, the Federal Mobility Group’s (FMG) 5G and Mobile Network Infrastructure Working Group (WG) over the past year has undertaken an extensive evaluation of 5G testing approaches. Their work has culminated in establishing a framework to support federal agency use-case testing. Listen to this interview with Mr. Nick Ward and Ms. Serena Reynolds about the framework development process, importance and agency applications.

Cloud and Coffee with Debra Jordan, Deputy Chief of the FCC’s Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau Jan 11, 2021

Welcome to ATARC’s Cloud and Coffee Series! This week’s guest is Deputy Chief of the FCC’s Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau, Debra Jordan! Debra is responsible for matters related to emergency preparedness, disaster response, and national security. She brings more than 30 years of information technology and communications experience supporting the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), where she managed a variety of critical information and communications systems.

DevSecOps Coffee Chat with Director of National Security and Intelligence portfolio at 18F, Brian Fox Jan 11, 2021

This week on the ATARC DevSecOps Coffee Chat we spoke with Brian Fox, Director of National Security and Intelligence portfolio at 18F! Brian shares his career's journey as an Intelligence Officer in the United States Army, his experience with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, and how he arrived at his current 18F role today!

DevSecOps Coffee Chat with CIO (Acting) at DOC, Nagesh Rao Jan 04, 2021

This week on the DevSecOps Coffee Chat, we heard from CIO (Acting) at the Department of Commerce, Nagesh Rao. Nagesh shares the journey of his career up to the point, his experience with Customer Experience, the steps he took to ensure his path, and where he is today!

DevSecOps Coffee Chat with Ian Anderson, Lead DevSecOps Engineer, Naval Sea Systems Command Dec 28, 2020

On this week's DevSecOps Coffee Chat, we sat down with Lead DevSecOps Engineer for the Naval Sea Systems Command, Ian Anderson. Ian shared with us some of the projects he has been working on and how covid has shaped our way of doing DevSecOps - Making processes more rigorous and increasing productivity!

DevSecOps Coffee Chat with Harrison Smith, Director of Enterprise Digitalization at IRS Dec 17, 2020

In this episode, Harrison Smith, Director of Enterprise Digitalization at the IRS, shares his journey and experiences with us from working with the Navy, followed by DHS, and then transitioning into his current role at the IRS. Harrison believes that the key to his success has been his ability to recognize when he doesn't have the answers, asking the right questions and remaining transparent, while also understanding how to learn from others. Another piece of advice he shares is the importance of knowing who the expert is, and, he states, "it is almost always not you". Getting done what needs to be done, by using the expertise of others, is key to completing the mission. And when it comes to the mission, you need to do whatever it takes!

Establishing Data Governance throughout the Federal Government Data Space Dec 17, 2020

Listen as Federal CIO’s and CDO’s explain the importance of Data Governance across the Federal Government. In this period of time of building the “new normal”, how do you establish a more consistent and integrated data infrastructure and data practices throughout your agency? What does it mean to strengthen your agency’s Data Intelligence? Here topic experts will discuss the best practices to implement data governance, some lessons learned, as well as challenges from along the way.

Using Emerging Technologies to Enable IT Modernization Dec 16, 2020

Join this podcast to hear Federal thought leaders explore digital IT modernization during the time of a pandemic. These topic experts will focus on security and cloud advancements and challenges in a time of social distancing. Here thought leaders will discuss how they are ensuring digital transformation, improving accessibility, and updating internal digital services to allow for wide information spread. Hear how a remote work environment has challenged and changed how these topic experts have modernized their agencies’ IT space.

Federal CIO Discussion: IT Modernization in the Era of COVID-19 Dec 16, 2020

New ways of working have emerged, both for citizens and the government agencies serving them. This podcast will examine the current challenges, recent successes and lessons learned by federal IT Government Leaders during the crisis. Speakers will discuss how they’re approaching emerging technology along with procurement, staff training and expectations management to maximize return on investment. Hear as Federal CIO’s dive into how they reevaluated their agency’s technology needs during this pandemic time, and further grew their IT modernization.

Federal IT Modernization Virtual Summit- Keynote Dec 14, 2020

Listen to the ATARC Federal IT Modernization Virtual Summit, Keynote, from Maria Roat, Deputy Administrator and Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer, Office of Management and Budget.

The DevSecOps Journey – Are We There Yet? Dec 11, 2020

To help us evaluate progress made thus far, ATARC, in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, conducted a large scale survey on the current status, challenges, successes, and vision for the future, as viewed by DevSecOps leaders and practitioners in Federal Agencies. Join this podcast for the first peek at the survey results and emerging take-aways.

TIC 3.0: The Road to Zero Trust Dec 11, 2020

This webinar will focus on how TIC 3.0 and Zero Trust Security come together to best protect and defend the cloud. Listen as topic experts discuss how we need to be thinking differently about security, risk, & governance. How does the Federal Government address both Zero Trust Security and TIC 3.0? Here subject matter experts will explore how these security practices have been affected by the remote workforce, and how these challenges should be seen as the “New Normal” in a Zero Trust and TIC 3.0 world.

DevSecOps Coffee Chat with Amber Chaudhry, Customer Experience Lead at SBA. Dec 08, 2020

We are back!! We hope everyone had a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. Tune in for this week's episode with host Jennifer Kenney-Smith, as she sits down with Amber Chaudhry, Customer Experience Lead at the Small Business Administration. We get to hear about Amber's experience paving the way for Customer Experience under former CIO at SBA, Maria Roat. Amber persevered, advocated, and challenged herself, and her team, along the way! Listen in to this success story and hear about Amber's lessons learned and advice for those trying to inspire change within their organization.

Blockchain Innovations for Policymakers Dec 04, 2020

ATARC Presents Digital Transformation with the European Commission’s Head of Unit for Digital Innovation and Blockchain. This is an information-sharing event focused on FinTech Digital Innovation in the EU, the European Blockchain Partnership and Blockchain as a Service. This webinar is hosted by the ATARC Security Working Group.

CISA as Cyber QSMO: a Look Back at First Year Achievements Dec 03, 2020

ATARC interview with Jim Sheire, Branch Chief of Quality Services Management Office (QSMO) at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Vincent Sritapan, Cyber QSMO Acting Section Chief, CISA to look back on the first year of activities, discuss lessons learned and accomplishments made.

GSA Digital Worker Credentialing Handbook Dec 02, 2020

Join us for this webinar to learn more about how the GSA Digital Worker Credentialing Handbook is helping user’s better understand procedural requirements, adjudications, and appeals of GSA employees, applicants, appointees, volunteers, and affiliates. This webinar is hosted by the ATARC Robotic Process Automation Project Team, as part of the artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Working Group at ATARC.

DevSecOps Coffee Chat with CIO at USPTO, Jamie Holocombe Nov 23, 2020

DevSecOps Coffee Chat with CIO at USPTO, Jamie Holocombe

Connecting People & Supporting Missions: Expanding Mobile to the Edge Nov 20, 2020

Due to strict federal requirements for mobile and IoT applications, agencies face several unique challenges when it comes to harnessing the full potential of mobile computing. Not only do they have to enable a secure and productive mobile workforce, they also must deliver efficient public-facing communications and reliable citizen services.

One of the biggest mobility challenges that agencies encounter is how to effectively sync data between applications in the cloud and mobile or IoT devices used in the field. Doing so without compromising on security, performance, and reliability especially when mobile devices are offline or in remote locations with limited connectivity. Join us for a collaborative panel discussion where we’ll share lessons learned from specific agency’s use cases along with best practices for building the ultimate mobile experience.

Agency Readiness for Predictive Analytics Nov 19, 2020

How should agencies be assessing their level of where they are and where they want to be? This panel will discuss workforce requirements to succeed in predictive analytics projects, Workforce 2025 (OPM/RPA), CDO council/training government workforce, action plan 2020 for data skills, Data Readiness and prep for predictive analytics, culture, and change management in agencies.

The DevOps Journey with CTO of Jasper Solutions, Praneeth Reddy Nov 16, 2020

Join us for this week's episode of our DevSecOps Coffee Chat and we speak with Praneeth Reddy, CTO at Jasper Solutions. He shares with us his Journey with Devops, key information and advice that you can use along your own DevOps journey within your agency or organization.
Books mentioned: Continuous Delivery, Deployment and Automation by Jez Humble and The Phoenix Project by Gene Kim and Accelerate: The Science of DevOps by Nicole Forsgren.

Blockchain and Election Security Webinar Nov 10, 2020

Post election analysis, reflection, discussion, and discovery with industry experts specializing in electronic voting, blockchain development, and regulations. Gain valuable insights from the panelists in regards to elections the security surrounding the process.

Reaching Constituents Effectively through Machine Learning and Automation During COVID-19 Nov 10, 2020

New ways of working have emerged, both for citizens and the government agencies serving them. Agencies are reevaluating their technology needs during this pandemic time, and furthering their IT modernization, through Digital Transformation. One key ingredient to the advancements in Digital Transformation are Machine learning and Automation development. Listen as topic experts dive into how advances in Machine Learning and Automation have made it easier to engage with constituents across channels. How do these federal topic experts use machine learning and automation to improve the process of reaching constituents?

DevSecOps coffee chat with Vid Desai CTO at FDA Nov 10, 2020

To provide a podcast as a platform to share the journey of Digital Transformation/ Expand upon passion and purpose and get a message out to the federal government / Audience to learn more about digital and IT transformation with evolving technology and a focus on DevOps.

Ethics and Responsible AI: JAIC and ForHumanity Nov 05, 2020

Join us for a webinar to hear from the Head of AI Ethics Policy at the JAIC, Alka Patel, and a presentation from For Humanity’s Executive Director, Ryan Carrier. ForHumanity, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity formed to examine and analyze the downside risks associated with the ubiquitous advance of AI and Automation. Further, to engage in risk control and mitigation, where possible, to ensure the optimal outcome…ForHumanity. Our organization is currently composed of an interdisciplinary group of highly-dedicated volunteers with over 100 contributors and 23 Fellows. We possess a wide range of expertise in AI – spanning AI ethicists to AI security.

Independent Audit of AI Systems (IAAIS) seeks to create an infrastructure of trust for all autonomous systems which directly impact humans. We focus on Ethics, Bias, Privacy, Trust, and Cybersecurity as our lens and filter. Our contributors join with deep knowledge and are experts in some or all of those areas, both theoretically and practically. We are drafting audit rules and standards for autonomous systems in every corner of the economy and forming cohorts that bring our experts together with industry practitioners to ensure that the audits achieve their mission of mitigating risks to humans while being comprehensive, pragmatic, and implementable. We have crafted 3000+ audit rules already and are working closely with the ICO in the UK to meet their request for a GDPR certification scheme. We have recently been confirmed as a Trusted Ecosystem Partner by the JAIC and we look forward to drafting audit rules for the JAIC’s TradeWind platform and implementing the DoD’s AI Ethics Principles. During this webinar, we expect to introduce the IAAIS to the participants.

DevOps Coffee Chat with Senior Application Developer at Smithsonian Institution, NMAAHC, Rayvn Manuel Nov 03, 2020

Listen to ATARC's coffee chat with change agent, Rayvn Manuel, Senior Application Developer at Smithsonian Institution, NMAAHC. Rayvn is effectively improving mission enablement and user experience, while being a thought leader in the federal space. Join us as she shares her story on this 15 minute coffee chat.

ATARC’s Data Analytics Lab Nov 02, 2020

The utilization of emerging technologies in procurement and acquisition have come a long way from years past. Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing have developed to a new point, where more capabilities exist today to explore its many applications. The time is right for industry, government, and academia to collaborate together and explore how these technologies may be applied using publicly available data and regulations. There is a wealth of information contained publicly available in distributed databases such as Federal Procurement Data System Next Generation, FPDS-NG, USA Spend, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. These sources can be utilized to develop an acquisition tool that will benefit the entire acquisition community. A Data and Analytics Lab should be created where products and solutions can be developed and explored to advance acquisition, and create the acquisition process easier for all parties. Experts from across government, industry, and academia can partner together and develop a tool to benefit the entire acquisition community. It could be used to answer basic questions, perform analysis, or to detect when there are problems and anomalies within the statutes, regulations, and/or contract requirements.

TIC 3.0 –Optimizing Application Experience For Secure Mission Delivery Nov 02, 2020

This event is a first look at the ATARC TIC 3.0 Demonstration Center located on the Equinix campus in Ashburn, VA that will provide Federal agencies an unprecedented opportunity to evaluate industry-leading TIC solutions designed to optimize user experience while simultaneously improving security compliance and efficacy. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a first look at the early results of the ATARC TIC 3.0 Demonstration Center, and its ability to test and evaluate emerging technologies and shared services, and its ability to meet the expectations of a federal workforce that wants simple, seamless access to applications and data.

Learn more about the transformation of TIC in a cloud-connected and increasingly distributed world at this exciting event!

Artificial Intelligence at the Wheel: Driving Identity Management Solutions and Governance Oct 30, 2020

Identity and access management, data analytics, and artificial intelligence are all important components of today’s digital transformation efforts. What if we could marry all three to create a more secure, better controlled, and highly automated identity analytics solution that also offers an easier, faster and seamless user experience? Underlay this union with automated identity governance procedures, and you’ll have a reliable identity model with extensive compliance capability. Join this collaborative panel discussion to hear how federal agency IT executives navigate the risks and overcome the challenges in user identity authentication, authorization and proofing, as well as implementation of good security policies and practices.

Women in Leadership: How to Sell Your Digital Transformation Vision Oct 29, 2020

What does it take for one person to spark an idea for change and then fan it into a transformational shift for the larger organization? How can an individual contributor communicate that vision to peers and executives to influence IT projects, programs, or even agency direction? Join this session to hear women leaders in government share their insight, experiences, and advice for ‘selling innovation upwards’.

Learn how to:

Create, shape, and communicate a vision that inspires your peers and gains executive support
Effectively use the concepts of DevOps to influence the culture of your team and wider organization for transformational change
Grow and expand your successes to increase your impact

Don’t miss this virtual mentoring session with top women leaders in the US military and civilian government! You’ll learn how to develop and gain support to build out your vision and make a significant impact on your organization as a leader of one or of a small team.

Quantum Workforce Development Oct 28, 2020

On September 16, 2020, a bipartisan bill was introduced by Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) and Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) that would fast-track quantum internet innovations in the United States by establishing and supporting a quantum network infrastructure research and development program at the Department of Energy’s Office of Science: the Quantum Network Infrastructure Act of 2020. This proposed legislation would amend Title IV of the National Quantum Initiative Act (NQIA) of 2018 which was passed to form a coordinated Federal program that accelerates quantum research and development for the economic and national security of the United States. Join our expert panelists for an engaging discussion on current quantum workforce development efforts.

Change Agents in the Federal Space with Christopher Crist, Chief of Operations and Development (DevOps) at US Transportation Command Oct 26, 2020

To provide a podcast as a platform to share the journey of Digital Transformation/ Expand upon passion and purpose and get a message out to the federal government / Audience to learn more about digital and IT transformation with evolving technology and a focus on DevOps.

Network Modernization in the Context of TIC 3.0 Oct 23, 2020

A panel discussion on network modernization in relation to the challenges of delivering enterprise-wide security and performance under the new normal. Agency leaders examine the limitations of traditional Wide Area Networks, and the benefits of redesigning WAN infrastructure in the context of TIC 3.0 guidance. What are the advantages of Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and what can be gained from smarter connectivity across distributed environments – data centers, clouds, branch offices, and teleworkers? Learn about SD-WAN enabled cost savings, zero touch provisioning new branches, critical security functionality, intent-based networking, and streamlined network operations. Join us for this collaborative discussion.

Quantum Investments and Policy Impact Oct 20, 2020

As we move into 2021, we bring with us national investment momentum towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Information Sciences (QIS). With his most recent announcement of over $600 million dedicated to QIS, President Trump is chartering new territory and establishing a policy of aggressive R&D in future technologies. By likening the effort to past American achievements of landing on the moon.and developing the internet, President Trump seeks to garner a national strategy that will bring together public, private, for-profit, and non-profit organizations. Join us on this discussion about what’s next and policy impacts to R&D efforts.

TIC 3.0: Let the Evolution Begin Oct 16, 2020

A collaborative panel discussion around the already evidenced and future evolution of TIC 3.0 – and where agencies stand in their confidence to take steps towards its implementation. What started as a higher level “Cloud Smart” adoption strategy, has progressed into an enhanced set of protection frameworks. Yet the guidance remains dynamic, adaptable and descriptive to accommodate the evolving cloud, mobility and remote working technologies as well as varying levels of individual agencies’ risk tolerance. Hear from large and small agency cloud adoption leaders about their distinct use cases, including remote user access, modernization of branch offices, and network modernization. Join the experts in their discussion of navigating the various cloud strategies and best path forward.

NSF Convergence Accelerator – AI Innovation Oct 14, 2020

National scale problems require the complete integration of multiple fields on knowledge and joint effort between academia, industry, government, and non-profits to solve them The Convergence Accelerator is a one and half year old program at the National Science Foundation that exists to fund the development of solutions to these problems.

NSF Convergence Accelerator – AI Innovation

The Convergence Accelerators track topics are based on NSF’s Ten Big Ideas and White House’s Industries of the Future. Topics are selected through grass roots efforts, engaging academics and stakeholders from government, industry, and non-profits to define the solutions sets and entities and knowledge domains necessary to address these issues.

Now into its second Cohort, track topics include: Open Knowledge Networks (OKN) (2019), Future of Work (2019), Quantum Technology (2020), and AI Innovation (2020). One of nine projects selected for Phase II of the program from 41 Phase II projects, the Precision Medicine OKN from UCSF will incorporate billions of factual relationships among biomedical concepts, providing a discovery engine that will enable doctors, researchers, the pharmaceutical industry and the citizen scientist to explore biomedicine in its whole might. Dr. Sergio Baranzini, the Principal Investigator for this project, will discuss how they will improve medicine, producing better outcomes for us all.

Cloud Migration: An Important Shift to Strengthen Federal Cloud Infrastructure Oct 12, 2020

An information sharing event focused on leveraging and accelerating the use of data analytics technologies to navigate the present and post-pandemic future. Subject matter experts explore successfully implemented core data practices as evidenced in specific use cases. Thought leaders imagine the “art of the possible” in expanding on data analytics applications and benefits internal to the federal government and for improved public facing services.

NASA ATARC Digital Transformation Virtual Event Oct 12, 2020

In order to explore the Moon, Mars, and the universe beyond, an organization must be at the forefront of digital transformation and the adoption of new technologies. Join this event to see how NASA is able to achieve its advancements of new technology through agency wide coordination, and the encouragement of best practices. This event will focus on the digital advancement of NASA’s systems and how they are able to succeed in digital transformation in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), model-based everything (MBx), culture & workforce (C+W), collaboration, data, more!

Applications of Robotic Process Automation Oct 07, 2020

This panel will explore lesson’s learned, common misconceptions, the value proposition, challenges, and use cases related to the RPA (Robotic Process Automation) journey.

Quantum Risk Management Roundtable for the Board of Directors Oct 07, 2020

Shareholders have great expectations for boards to take an active role in managing risks. Yet, boards only spend 9% of their time on risks. A quantum-aware board of directors must become the new standard. Consequently, board members should have an understanding of how this technology works to help ensure that the organizations they oversee become quantum resilient. Today, we have assembled an elite group of quantum computing experts to highlight the importance of quantum risk preparedness from a global perspective.

Data Analytics: Challenges and Solutions in the COVID-19 Era Oct 02, 2020

An information sharing event focused on leveraging and accelerating the use of data analytics technologies to navigate the present and post-pandemic future. Subject matter experts explore successfully implemented core data practices as evidenced in specific use cases. Thought leaders imagine the “art of the possible” in expanding on data analytics applications and benefits internal to the federal government and for improved public facing services.

Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) Oct 02, 2020

The OSCAL/Agile ATO Project Team has been working to increase the speed of the Authority to Operate (ATO) for Cloud while keeping pace with security requirements in the Government. This project team explores OSCAL (Open Security Controls Assessment Language) as a way to capture FedRAMP artifacts in machine-readable format to increase automation and the creation of a Zero Trust test environment to capture data for security testing and the creation of artifacts. This panel will give an overview of their pilot project, as well as answer live audience Q&A.

Modernizing Federal IT through DevSecOps Oct 01, 2020

New ways of working have emerged, both for citizens and the government agencies serving them. Agencies are reevaluating their technology needs during this pandemic time, and furthering their IT modernization, through DevSecOps. This panel will set out to discuss how advancements in DevSecOps lead to an increased visibility for security and push for further modernization in the Federal IT space. These topic experts will also discuss solutions for successfully implementing DevOps methodology, tools, and techniques within Federal agencies in a time of continuous change and telework.

2020 Election Resiliency: Integrity vs Disruption Oct 01, 2020

Ensuring the integrity of a free election process is a sacred task in the United States. It involves the Federal, State, and Local Government and a massive amount of volunteers coming together to ensure a fair process. This is a difficult process during normal times considering threats from foreign and domestic adversaries combined with the coordination required to ensure every vote is counted. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the threat landscape for the 2020 election cycle and our upcoming election processes will be under unprecedented scrutiny to ensure that our democratic institutions are protected from outside influence. This panel of national election security experts will discuss how adversaries may exploit the unique factors of the upcoming elections, from vote-by-mail to disinformation campaigns, to further disrupt the upcoming elections, and offer possible solutions that can be implemented by governments and voters to counter these threats.

Federal Zero Trust Virtual Summit Oct 01, 2020

This event brings together leaders in the federal cybersecurity ecosystem to discuss the challenges and changes they have faced securing their systems through COVID-19. See how these government thought-leaders are realigning policies and procedures to maintain a secure environment. Learn how traditional identity practices have been affected by the remote workforce, and the obstacles agencies have faced adjusting to new ways of identity management.

GITEC Emerging Technology Virtual Awards Oct 01, 2020

These awards celebrate individuals and teams who have made significant contributions to the advancement of digital transformation in the public sector over the past year. Hear real-world examples from thought leaders on how they worked to make their agencies more effective, cost-efficient, and productive than ever before.

The Future of 5G Deployment in Federal Government Agencies Sep 21, 2020

What does 5G mean for the government? 5G enables the Internet of Things and is one of the more important emerging technologies. Thanks to its flexibility, every level of government will use 5G as IoT enters the public sector. This panel will address successful applications of 5G, top priorities within agencies for the upcoming year in regards to 5g deployment, and lessons learned to date with 5G initiatives that may help government colleagues and industry leaders working on these issues.

CIO Discussion: IT Challenges Through the COVID-19 Crisis Sep 21, 2020

In many countries, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered new challenges and obstacles for government agencies. Many are still grappling with how to use funds for maximum impact as they embrace the “Next Normal.” For many CIOs, the challenge ahead is daunting and vague on where to start. The roadmap to the “Next Normal” requires organizations to move from their initial response to the crisis to a state of readiness, and ultimately a resilient, digital organization. In this three-part series, CIOs will dive into the process of how agencies have navigated through crisis management.

Join us for part three, which will cover the resiliency of agencies. Federal CIOs will describe the process to achieve resilience by becoming digital organizations, lessons learned, and the long term impact of the innovations discovered due to the crisis.

Database DevOps: Transforming the Government Amidst COVID-19 Sep 21, 2020

COVID-19 has presented many challenges, along with significant growth opportunities, when it comes to digital transformation within the federal government. This 60-minute webinar will focus on cultural changes the pandemic era has spawned, challenges that come with shifting to telework, and effects the pandemic will have on the future.

Roadmap to Resiliency, A Series – Part 2 Sep 21, 2020

In many countries, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered new challenges and obstacles for government agencies. Many are still grappling with how to use funds for maximum impact as they embrace the “New Normal.” For many CIO’s, the challenge ahead is daunting and vague on where to start. The roadmap to the “New Normal” requires organizations to move from their initial response to the crisis to a state of readiness, and ultimately a resilient, digital organization. In this three-part series, CIO’s will dive into the process of how agencies have navigated through crisis management.
Join us for part two, which will cover the readiness of agencies, the lessons learned, applying lessons, and being ready for what’s next. Federal CIOs will go in-depth about the changes and innovations that have been incorporated into their agency and how they plan to make it a part of the “New Normal”.

Cloud Security Challenges During the COVID-19 Crisis Sep 21, 2020

As more and more organizations move to cloud infrastructures, whether it is moving to Office365 or using Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure, there are challenges that go with these migrations. We’re also seeing malicious actors taking notice of these new attack surfaces and as such organizations need to better understand not only the threats targeting the cloud but also how to overcome some of the challenges brought on moving to the cloud. In this virtual session, we’ll be discussing all these areas with insights from a number of experts in their field.

Evolving Cybersecurity Needs of Teleworkers During COVID-19 Sep 21, 2020

This year has proven the need to accelerate digital transformation and leverage the momentum of digital modernization. Digital modernization is driving change across Federal agencies in order to create a modern, secure, coordinated, transparent and cost-effective IT architecture that improves the cyber threat posture and transforms data into actionable information. With the acceleration of digital initiatives, an integrated approach to digital risk management is an even more critical element of success. Hear thought leaders from both the public and private sectors talk about how they’re using these guidelines to develop secure telework environments.

Navigating the NIST SP 800-63B Digital Identity Guidelines Sep 21, 2020

This panel will focus on the NIST SP 800-63B Digital guidelines around authentication, access, and federation. These panelists will discuss how One-time passwords (OTP), multi-factor authentication, and Biometrics are the new norm in developing a modernized Identity & Access Management solution.

Rationalizing IT Spend in the COVID-19 Response Sep 21, 2020

Agencies are reevaluating their technology needs during this pandemic time. They are taking a critical look at software license optimization in order to reduce spending and minimize growing risk. Hear how this thought-leader are proactively determining compliance risks and reducing the time required to support an audit. This webinar will discuss how federal agencies are handling the COVID-19 response and their path to move forward. How are agencies reducing spend and risk during a pandemic?

Roadmap to Resiliency, A Series – Part 1 Sep 21, 2020

In many countries, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered new challenges and obstacles for government agencies. Many are still grappling with how to use funds for maximum impact as they embrace the “Next Normal.” Tune-in to this three part series on government agencies response to pandemic. Join us for part one, which will cover the framework for dealing with a crisis like the Pandemic. Federal CIOs will recall how their agency responded to the crisis, as well as lessons learned.

Giants of Quantum Security Sep 10, 2020

Join us for this discussion centered around cryptographic technologies, the impact of quantum computing technology on classical cryptography and public-key cryptographic systems, and the adoption challenges associated with post-quantum cryptography. This panel will also address what happens after the standardization process is completed, planning requirements for migration to post-quantum cryptography, and NIST’s next steps for helping with the migration to post-quantum cryptography.

Quantum Computing Inventor: Dr. John Martinis Sep 01, 2020

Dr. John Martinis is an American icon. Last fall, Dr. John Martinis’ contributions led America and Google to the historic Quantum Supremacy victory. For the first time, during this webinar, Dr. Martinis will discuss a unique innovation that he developed while at Google. In 2014, Dr. Martinis joined Google AI Quantum as the head of Google’s Quantum Computing Hardware Group. Presently, Dr. John Martinis leads the most innovative group of expert scientists as professor of Physics at the University of California Santa Barbara.

Increase Agency Productivity in the Remote Work Environment Aug 19, 2020

New ways of working have emerged, both for citizens and the government agencies serving them. The old, monolithic approach to work, where most employees are engaged in large agency-wide initiatives, is no longer effective. Now that many are working remotely, how do you continue to manage agency productivity and get it all done? Join this panel of government thought-leaders for a dynamic discussion on the role remote work productivity and collaborative work management play in addressing evolving needs in this dynamic economy.

Defining DevOps at the Smithsonian Institution Aug 11, 2020

Enterprise IT at the Smithsonian is no different and just as complicated as it is for any other large government agency. This podcast will explore the operational structure (versus organizational) of the agency and what drivers are important as you lead the organization through ‘changing times’ e.g. IT modernization efforts, Pandemic Operations, adding new units, etc..

Deron Burba, CIO at the Smithsonian Institution, will share his opinion, views, and perspectives about the DevOps movement and OCIO’s overall DevOps strategy within itself as well as operationally with the SI units.

Securing Government Networks – A Roundtable Discussion from the Experts Aug 04, 2020

This 60-minutes discussion will focus on Cybersecurity and government agencies preparedness and processes. As the number complexity of threats continues to grow daily, this roundtable discussion will explore what concerns government agency SecOp teams. Learn best practices to secure your network against cyber threats and increase your cyber resilience. What is the next big game-changer coming to help secure government networks?

Managing and Securing Federal Software Delivery Pipelines Webinar Jul 28, 2020

An information-sharing event focused on the increased need to manage and secure software delivery pipelines as development teams become more geographically dispersed. Tune-in for a keynote from Nicolas Chaillan, Chief Software Officer, USAF on how the Department of Defense moved to Kubernetes and istio. Followed- by a panel of thought leaders discussing how they’ve seen organizations adopt industry-standard best practices for managing and securing software delivery pipelines.

The Culture of Bureaucracy: Is the org chart a blocker to change in the public sector? Jul 15, 2020

Why does it seem that government agencies fall into the Late Majority/ Laggards category of the innovation adoption curve? Are security, bureaucracy and the culture of “we’ve done it this way forever” the primary blockers to adopting changes to operational methodologies – especially when the new way of working will yield many short and long term benefits?

Global Quantum Jul 06, 2020

Last year, President Trump established the National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee via Presidential Executive Order 13885. Our nation is facing unprecedented technological challenges due to the complexity and the diverse uses of Quantum Information Science (QIS) innovations. ATARC‘s independent Quantum Initiative Advisory Board of multi-disciplinary experts is able to effectively support our policymakers by leveraging its public-private project teams focused on QIS, including National Security and Quantum, Quantum Money, Quantum Internet, Quantum Computing, Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Algorithms, Quantum Communications, Quantum Time Measurements, Sensing, Metrology, Imaging, and IoT

Artificial Intelligence on the Internet of Things; Beyond Crisis Jun 29, 2020

Join us for a 60- minute long information-sharing event, composed of subject matter experts from government and industry that aims to educate, enlighten, and inform. This panel of subject matter experts will discuss how they’ve seen organizations adopt industry-standard best practices for IOT when it comes to managing aspects of the virus, such as drone usage for public surveillance, IOT to trace the origin of outbreaks, IOT to ensure patient compliance, work-from-home capabilities, and AI data to predict future outbreaks and track exposure.

How Automation is Supporting the Response to COVID-19 Webinar Jun 24, 2020

This information-sharing event is focused on automation during the response to COVID-19 such as rapid deployment of critical care telemedicine infrastructure, critical services to businesses, and technology updates to financial systems to ensure financial support during COVID-19.

The IDEA Act and Digital Transformation Webinar Jun 19, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has plunged us all into an unfamiliar situation marked by profound uncertainty. Listen to this 60- minute long recording focused on digital access and service delivery in a time of social distancing. These thought leaders discuss how they are ensuring digital transformation, improving accessibility, and updating internal digital services to allow for wide information spread. See what these topic experts are doing to promote website modernization, digitization of government services and forms, and electronic signatures. Understand how you may be able to support digital acceleration to create and deliver new digital services and experiences for citizens and employees alike.

This is Not a Drill: DevOps During COVID-19 Jun 15, 2020

The pandemic has stretched both demands for government services and the resources federal agencies have to deliver on their mission. Agencies have been challenged to find ways to deliver more quickly, more efficiently, and with greater flexibility than ever before. In software, these are just the sorts of capabilities we hope to gain from DevOps. So if COVID-19 has tested our DevOps practices, how have federal government agencies fared so far? This panel will share lessons from the front lines of government DevOps practice. These topic experts will discuss solutions for successfully implementing DevOps methodology, tools, and techniques within Federal agencies in a time of continuous change and telework. We’ll take a moment to share notes from our agencies’ DevOps journeys — what’s working well, what we might learn from, and what we might wish we had done more of had we known the pandemic was imminent.

Federal I&O Guide: Delivering Availability, Compliance and Cyber Resilience During a Crisis Webinar May 27, 2020

Now more than ever, Federal organizations are facing unprecedented circumstances that are placing high demands on their IT systems. Yet, they are expected to remain available 24/7, compliant to security and data protection standards and prepared for cyber threats. Juggling and meeting these demands makes disaster recovery planning and data protection solutions more critical than ever.

Join this panel for an in-depth IT resilience discussion focused on reducing planned AND unplanned downtime, preparing NIST-readiness with data recovery and risk mitigation in mind, using orchestration and automation to reduce resource, labor and time consumption, and finding the right approach for on-premises, public or private cloud.

The Role of Zero-Trust Security in the Remote Workforce May 20, 2020

This podcast will focus on Zero Trust and how we need to be thinking differently about security, risk, & governance. The topics covered will include the convergence of government policies and moving to a continuous compliance model. Panelists will also discuss the Importance of AI while using unsupervised machine learning to enhance the mission of your agency or organization.

Accelerating TIC 3.0 Adoption in Pandemic May 19, 2020

A conversation focused on the TIC 3.0 guidance policy execution, successes, and how its guiding Federal IT decision-makers in the wave of the pandemic.

Hear thought leaders from both the public and private sectors talk about how they’re using these guidelines to develop secure telework environments. How are they using the cloud to create a faster and safer sensitive information access system? See what these experts are doing to execute network and cloud security during COVID-19.

DevOps during COVID-19 May 13, 2020

View this 60-minute webinar on-demand to learn about the changes happening within the DevOps community as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Listen to thought leaders in the public and private sector talk about the cultural changes this pandemic era has spawned, what challenges they’ve faced shifting to telework and what effects this pandemic will have on the future.

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