CarahCast: Podcasts on Technology in the Public Sector

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Modernization of Legacy Security Systems with CyCognito Oct 28, 2021

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One of the biggest vulnerabilities state and local governments face is the huge installed base of legacy hardware and software. They are very expensive to maintain, draining resources that could be used to offer new, internet-based services. They often are riddled with security flaws, from bad code to unsecured ports –it’s next to impossible to keep up with all the patches that need to be implemented.

Securing DoD Enterprise Innovation with ICAM Sep 16, 2021

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Listen to this podcast with BeyondTrust, MG Joe Brendler, US Army (Ret.), and Stephen M. Wallace, DISA, to understand why Privileged Access Management (PAM) is integral to secure the adoption of emerging initiatives across the government.

Grow Your Business Faster with Simplified, Accelerated FedRAMP Compliance Sep 10, 2021

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The FedRAMP ATO journey can be daunting for many Cloud Solutions Providers. From understanding the time and cost investments to understanding how to meet the compliance requirements, it can seem like a never-ending uphill battle. But there is a simpler, faster, cheaper way to achieve your FedRAMP ATO!

Jira Align: Unlock the Agility of Your Federal Agency Sep 03, 2021

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In Atlassian's new podcast, Derek Huether, Public Sector Solution Engineer with Atlassian and Dan Wilson, Founding Member and Business Development Manager with RightStar discuss how Atlassian Jira Align creates a collaborative environment to ensure that federal agencies project performance goals are met.

Smart Cities: IoT Security Aug 27, 2021

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Join us for a discussion on securing your devices as IoT becomes a foundational component of Smart Cities moving forward.

Smart Cities: Smart Governance Aug 17, 2021

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In this podcast, we sit down with municipal IT managers and industry providers who have found a way to connect with citizens at the speed of now. Listen as panelists Akshay Malik of Philadelphia, Kevin Hood of Tableau, and Josh Green, representing Adobe, discuss how Philadelphia and other U.S. Smart Cities have improved interactions with citizens through data visualization and a streamlined user experience.

Reduce Risks with Software Supply Chain Using Software Factories with Micro Focus Aug 16, 2021

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Recent breaches within government agencies have proven that they face many threat vectors that need to be addressed. Having a clean supply chain is critical to developing reliable software solutions that meet or exceed customer and market expectations for security, integrity, and reliability. Micro Focus offers a comprehensive, multi-layered approach that allows us the ability to respond quickly to customer requirements while still controlling risks associated with today’s cyber threats. We are committed to formal supply chain security based on best practices, and we have mature processes in place to manage code development and delivery. Our practices for inbound supply chain security, development process security, and release security provide assurance that we are managing security risk with appropriate diligence and focus.

Zero Trust and Protecting Data as a Strategic Asset with McAfee Aug 13, 2021

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Carahsoft & McAfee Enterprise have invited two guest panelists to discuss existing Federal government frameworks for Zero Trust, the importance of placing data at the center of a Zero Trust Architecture, and best practices for meeting the requirements defined by Executive Order 14028.

Accelerate Data Analytics with Artificial Intelligence Aug 12, 2021

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Recent advancements in compute, networking, and storage technologies have highlighted high performance computing (HPC) along with putting data analytics and AI within reach for many agencies. Learn how Dell Technologies & Intel can run AI, data analytics, and advanced computing workloads on one system.

Smart Cities: Data Capture & Analysis Aug 10, 2021

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Secure, reliable data collection is at the heart of smart cities, and their veins are made up of a network of smart devices that can augment the ability of planners to build better cities. Internet of Things (IoT) has the ability to measure and connect accurate data at scale. The power to collect and process real-time data is an invaluable resource that cities should be utilizing. Hear from government leaders on how an IoT implementation will accelerate the digital transformation in your agency.