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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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