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Equitable Broadband Access: 3 Ways States are Bridging the Divide

<p>Broadband access is crucial for modern communication, education, work, and entertainment. Billions of dollars in federal funds have been made available for nationwide broadband expansion, and it&rsquo;s up to state and local governments to decide how to allocate those funds equitably and effectively.&nbsp;</p> <p>In a recent roundtable hosted by GovExec and Comcast Business, experts gathered to address the current status of broadband accessibility and the specific obstacles to expanding infrastructure in their states.&nbsp;</p> <p>Download this asset to learn the three strategies for securing public-private partnerships and valuable insights into how technology can drive innovation for the benefit of public sector employees and citizens.</p>

• Presented by Comcast Business

Industry Brief: OSINT for US Defense & National Security

<p>When it comes to defense and national security threat monitoring, the value of publicly available information and open-source-intelligence (OSINT) is often overlooked in favor of classified sources.&nbsp;In this industry brief, we explore the complementary role that OSINT can play to traditional forms of intelligence. Learn how the vastness of open-source information can be leveraged to further situational awareness, understand disinformation efforts, uncover violent extremism threats, assess military capability and more.</p>

• Presented by Fivecast

Arizona's lessons learned from its whole-of-state cybersecurity strategy

<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> Arizona has been the target of a wide range of cyberattacks &mdash; including complex, well-funded attacks from nations like Russia and China. Dig into the details of how the state&rsquo;s security leaders successfully brought the Whole-of-State strategy to life and the real-world ways it&rsquo;s made Arizona safer from ever-growing vulnerabilities.</p>

• Presented by Tanium

whole-of-state cybersecurity strategy

<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> Cyberattacks against US state and local government agencies have increased significantly in recent years. Roughly 44% of ransomware attacks worldwide now target municipalities. Too often, these attacks succeed because municipal governments, K-12 schools, and other small government agencies lack staffing, tools, and expertise they need to defend themselves adequately. Learn how a Whole-of-State approach to cybersecurity makes a positive impact.</p>

• Presented by Tanium

What is Zero Trust

<p> <style type="text/css"><!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> </style> Zero Trust means something different to everyone, and the definition doesn&rsquo;t always include device security. But it should. You need to continuously validate the endpoint and the actions being taken on that endpoint to ensure compliance rules are being met. If you aren&rsquo;t including device posture in your Zero Trust approach, you&rsquo;re still vulnerable. Get the latest white paper from Tanium to learn why securing the endpoint is a pivotal piece of the puzzle to a successful Zero Trust strategy.</p>

• Presented by Tanium Federal

AI-Powered Intelligent Exploration Uncovers Hidden Meaning in Cybersecurity Data

<p>As government leaders face a relentless artificial intelligence (AI) arms race against adversaries, a critical challenge emerges on the cybersecurity front: harnessing the power of data to secure government assets and thwart agile cyberattacks. AI is an essential asset in this data revolution, arming analysts with the tools they need to uncover threats before it&rsquo;s too late.</p> <p><br /> The world of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, creating hurdles for predictive AI models. AI can still play a pivotal role, however, as a partner for cyber analysts. Using AI-driven &ldquo;intelligent exploration&rdquo; to sift through high volumes of data, analysts can more efficiently detect anomalous activity, develop actionable insights and discover hidden connections in data.</p>

• Presented by Virtualitics

Auto-Optimize Your Voicebots and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Systems for 2024

<p>Download the datasheet to delve into the benefits of Auto-Optimizing Voicebots and IVR systems.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Critical insights into improving customer service and saving costs in your Contact Centers</p> </li> <li> <p>Importance of behavior-based personalization for enhanced caller experiences</p> </li> <li> <p>Understanding the growing imperative of machine learning in voice self-service</p> </li> </ul>

• Presented by Carahsoft

Digital Avengers: Five Unifying Factors Shaping the Battle Against Global Cybercrime

• Presented by Microsoft

Enhance Your Roadmap for Data and Analytics Governance

<p>Does your existing data governance model align with your data and analytics strategies? 55% of data and analytics leaders surveyed reported the lack of standardized approach to data governance as the biggest barrier to achieving digital business objectives. The Gartner Roadmap for Data and Analytics Governance compiles data governance best practices into a customizable roadmap to help you succeed in achieving your digital business objectives.</p>

• Presented by Gartner

IT Roadmap for Government Cybersecurity Leaders

<p>A new level of security risk is generated by legacy systems, digital transformation initiatives, cyber-physical systems (CPS), and now Al. In addition, nation-states, hacktivists, and ransomware gangs target government systems. The Gartner Roadmap for Government Cybersecurity Leaders helps you understand the key stages, resources, and people that are required to plan and execute an effective cybersecurity initiative.</p>

• Presented by Gartner

IT Cost Optimization Framework for Public Sector

<p>Looking to cut costs? Organizations that follow a structured cost optimization program are more likely to access increased funding and demonstrate value from their investments. The Gartner Cost Optimization Decision Framework helps you prioritize cost optimization opportunities by value, not just the potential to reduce spending.</p>

• Presented by Gartner

Agile transformation: How federal agencies can speed up services and cut costs

Agile is opening the door to improved collaboration, streamlined services and mission success.

• Presented by Bluescape

A Guide to the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability Procurement Program

<p>Awarded in December 2022, the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC) establishes a new direction for the Defense Department&rsquo;s enterprise-scale cloud development. Now operational, the JWCC will provide the Department with much-needed cloud computing. This enterprise cloud capability could prove vital to ensuring the DoD&rsquo;s information advantage over potential adversaries.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Download this Guide</strong>&nbsp;to learn more about:</p> <ul> <li>The purpose and benefits of the JWCC</li> <li>How to use the JWCC</li> <li>The most applicable users of the JWCC</li> </ul>

• Presented by Amazon Web Services

A Guide to Embracing a Zero Trust Security Model in Government

<p>Download the&nbsp;A Guide to Embracing a Zero Trust Security Model in Government&nbsp;eBook, which explores five key issues raised by the rapid shift to hybrid and multicloud, and why the DoD asserts that a &ldquo;never trust, always verify&rdquo; mindset is critical to achieving cyber resiliency.</p>

• Presented by Splunk

M-21-31 Compliance: What Government Leaders Need to Know

<p>The Office of Management and Budget&rsquo;s (OMB) M-21-31 provides federal civilian and defense leaders with a much-needed roadmap toward greater cybersecurity.</p>

• Presented by Presidio Federal