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In this episode of The Federal Innovator Podcast, hosts George Jackson, vice president of events at GovExec, and Dr. Jennifer Sample, managing director at Accenture Federal Services, are joined by Amer Helmy, federal identity, credential, and access management manager at the U.S. Department of Labor, and Rayan Farooq, identity and access management lead at Accenture Federal Services, to discuss how emerging technologies are helping the federal government advance digital identity services. Check out what they have to say by listening to the full episode!

On this special bonus episode of "The Federal Innovator Podcast," host Troy Schneider, President of GovExec 360, sits down with government leaders and industry experts to discuss how generative AI impacts the federal government. In this episode, Troy is joined by Dr. Lynne Graves, Chief of the U.S. Air Force's Artificial Intelligence Division; Pritha Mehra, Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President for the U.S. Postal Service and Dr. Viveca Pavon-Harr, Director of Applied Intelligence Discovery Lab at Accenture Federal Services. Tune in to learn more about how you can leverage generative AI to create value for your agency!

With the amount of data in our world increasing, federal leaders are investing time and effort into building architectures designed to deliver better services. As new frameworks begin to emerge, how will these data architectures address the age-old challenge of data silos? In this episode of The Federal Innovator Podcast, host, George Jackson, vice president of events at GovExec, is joined by Dave Mooney, services management section chief, cybersecurity division, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Dr. Jennifer Sample, managing director at Accenture Federal Services, to discuss how contemporary data frameworks are changing the way government agencies operate.

Nine strategies lie at the heart of the Office of Science and Technology Policy's (OSTP) 2023 National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan. In this episode, we'll focus on those nine strategies and how building generalist models can help the federal government achieve its goal of building models that promote and support American values.

New technologies are causing the physical and digital worlds to converge, creating an increasingly interconnected world where government decision-makers can deliver on their missions at speed and scale. In this episode, hosts Michael Thieme, Managing Director for the National Security Portfolio at Accenture Federal Services and George Jackson, Vice President of Events at GovExec, are joined by esteemed guest, Jill Marlowe, Digital Transformation Officer for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to discuss the intersection of emerging technology and federal research.

As cloud computing increases and more federal data becomes available on-demand, many agencies are turning to the Internet of Things (IoT), in which they can instantly connect and exchange data via a network of interrelated physical devices with sensors, software and other technologies. IoT has allowed for military operations to take advantage of edge computing, environmental agencies to monitor the nation’s carbon output, healthcare professionals achieve regulatory compliance and much more. Although bringing critical federal missions onto the internet brings increased opportunity for innovation, storing critical information in this environment also invites a multitude of security risks. In this episode of The Future of Federal Data Strategy, host Camille Tuttii sits down with Jason Craig, chief technology adviser for WWT to discuss the current state of IoT in the federal sector, and how agencies can benefit from it while addressing its largest security concerns.

As federal agencies work to manage a rapid influx of data, they are turning to automation technology like artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to help. However, due to limited budgets, already-strained IT teams and a negative perception, many agencies struggle to infuse AI into their data initiatives. In this episode of The Future of Federal Data Strategy podcast series, host Camille Tuutti sits down with Nathan Manzotti, director of data and analytics for the GSA’s Technology Transformation Services department and Bobby Rountree, who serves as the AI/ML leader at NetApp to delve into why automation technology is critical to the future of data management and how their organization is enabling next gen solutions like AI and ML to help agencies drive mission success. Listen to their conversation by clicking on the full podcast episode below. And be sure to download and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or SoundCloud to take What AI and ML Mean for Data Management with you on your favorite device.

The recent shift to cloud computing has become a major asset for government agencies, proven to be cost-effective, increase workflow flexibility and reduce strain on IT departments. However, as more data and operations move from data centers to the cloud, there are also inherent security risks. Now more than ever, agencies must deploy tools and technologies built to enable trustless architecture o protect mission-critical assets. In this episode of the Future of Federal Data Strategy podcast series, host Camille Tutti speaks with chief technology advisor for public sector cybersecurity at World Wide Technology, Paul Cunningham and Marisol Cruz Cain, director of information technology and cybersecurity at the Government Accountability Office to discuss security obstacles agencies face with cloud and how they can stand up the architecture needed to inject trustless security models into operations.

Earlier this year, the Department of Energy (DOE), alongside the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), released an interactive playbook detailing risk mitigation strategies for artificial intelligence. Aptly titled the AI Risk Management Playbook (AIRMP), this asset contains hundreds of examples and strategies for public sector organizations. On the final episode of “Security Stories: A Look Inside How Federal Agencies Ensure Mission Security," a podcast sponsored by NetApp and TD SYNNEX, our host Troy Schneider, president of GovExec 360, is joined by special guest Bobby Rountree, AI/ML leader for NetApp Public Sector to discuss what government organizations need to know as AI grows in importance, and how can they incorporate the strategies found in the AIRMP to support ethical, scalable AI.

Malicious threat actors often view schools as easy and profitable targets due to their use of legacy technology and willingness to pay ransoms. This school year, it’s time to send hackers back to the drawing board. On this episode of “Security Stories,” a podcast from NetApp, Troy Schneider, President of GovExec 360, sits down with Allen Magsipoc, principal systems architect at HighPoint, and Bob Burwell, chief technology officer for State, Local Government and Education at NetApp, to discuss defense-in-depth techniques for the hybrid multi-cloud environment.

From ransomware to phishing scams to nation state threats, state and local governments today are up against a veritable cybersecurity gauntlet. Moreover, as we move toward data-driven government, the need to keep threats at bay is compounded by the need to keep sensitive government and constituent data secure. In fact, in a recent survey of state CIOs, cybersecurity was ranked the top enterprise risk for state governments in 2022. As state and local governments look at ways to improve data security, what should they know and who should they turn to, to lend a hand? In this episode of "Migrating to the Citizen-Focused, Secure Cloud," we speak with Mark Belluz, Managing Director at CAS Severn about the rising complexity of cybersecurity attacks and how state and local government entities can partner with industry to improve data security.

As state and local governments continue to move toward digital government, there’s no doubt that cloud has become an essential tool to enable the user-friendly, services constituents want and to streamline operations to improve mission success. But while cloud holds the ability to revolutionize government operations and skyrocket innovation, cloud migrations are no easy feat, particularly for state and local governments that often have limited resources and shoestring IT staff. Migrations require a plethora of new skills, cost assessments, tools and more that require expertise to navigate and execute successfully. In this episode of the "Migrating to the Citizen-Focused, Secure Cloud Podcast," we’ll speak with Matt Cozzolino, Senior Solutions Architect at IVOXY Consulting about how state and local government organizations can successfully tackle cloud migrations, typical pitfalls and how vendor partners can aid agencies in their efforts.

On this episode of the Migrating to the Citizen-Focused, Secure Cloud podcast, host Camille Tuutti sits down with Michael Kedik, vice president of product management at Xigent Solutions, an IT consulting partner for organizations embarking on an IT improvement journey to achieve business goals via a result-driven IT approach. The two discuss insights into the current SLED market from an IT perspective, the challenges the public sector is facing, and how they can strategically adopt technology to arm themselves for the future.

In recent years, agencies have begun rapidly moving their data and workflows to the cloud to better accommodate the evolving federal workforce. And as they mature their IT environments to meet more complex needs and outpace the increasingly sophisticated threatscape, advanced cybersecurity solutions like zero trust architecture are imperative to secure mission critical assets. However, although they have made significant progress, limited budgets and already-strained IT departments can hinder implementation and leave agency systems vulnerable. So, how can agencies ensure they implement zero trust efficiently and effectively with the correct technical requirements? In this podcast episode, host Camille Tutti and James Ebeler, Chief Technology Officer at ThreeWire Systems, answer this question by outlining the steps agencies can take to successfully implement zero trust architecture, and examine the future of zero trust for agencies.

While cloud infrastructure can streamline workflows and bolster data storage for agencies, most must plan implementation around legacy systems. As a result, they are faced with an overwhelming decision between the variety of cloud frameworks — such as hybrid or multi cloud — to best accommodate their complex infrastructures and ensure they are taking full advantage of the technology. But with so many options available, how can agencies know what cloud environment is right for them? In this episode of The State of Federal Cloud podcast, host Camille Tutti and Ryan Nelson, market intelligence and analytics manager at immixGroup, delve into the advantages and disadvantages of the different cloud systems available to agencies, how they can determine what infrastructure is right for them and how industry partners can help them leverage cloud to optimize mission success.

Amid increasingly complex and sophisticated cyberattacks, the Department of Defense — whose sectors manage highly confidential data in the cloud on a day-to-day basis — are taking every necessary step to ensure their cybersecurity postures are effective and up-to-date. Internally, they have instituted solutions like Comply-to-Connect (C2C), a comprehensive framework designed to increase cybersecurity efficiency across all DoD’s operational environments. But they are also extending these rigorous standards to outside organizations. In order to ensure their numerous industry partners are equipped with the security protocols necessary to handle information critical to our nation’s safety, the DoD implemented Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) — compliance requirements that allow the DoD to determine whether a potential partner has the framework necessary to work with vulnerable and controlled data. In this podcast episode, moderator Camille Tuutti speaks with Devin Henderson, founder and CEO of DH Tech about the benefits of the department taking cybersecurity measures to the next level with C2C and CMMC, key challenges they face with implementation, how agencies and contractors can implement CMMC effectively, and how these frameworks will impact their mission now and in the future.

Digital transformation is a buzzword in government — due in part to the pandemic, countless agencies across the federal government have started moving their services online and transforming into modern, digital institutions. Despite the clear benefit of digital transformation, as new technologies enter agency IT stacks, it’s also important to consider the risks, particularly with cyber attacks on the rise. Security Stories: A Look Inside How Federal Agencies Ensure Mission Security, a podcast sponsored by NetApp and Presidio Federal, seeks to uncover how federal agencies are securing their networks against these increasing threats while still prioritizing innovation. On the inaugural episode, host Troy Schneider, president of GovExec Media, is joined by the Department of the Air Force's Principal Cyber Advisor, Wanda Jones-Heath, to discuss how the Air Force is securing its network against malicious actors.

Data-driven: It’s a buzzword any government or IT leader has heard countless times. As our world becomes more technology-driven, agencies have at their fingertips the data they need to make more informed decisions. The challenge for agencies today, however, is not in gathering that data, but in storing, sorting, analyzing and nurturing it through the entire data lifecycle until it is ultimately transformed into useful insights. So, how can agencies build a thoughtful and strategic underlying infrastructure that can enable government IT teams to securely store and manage data? That’s exactly what host Troy Schneider, General Manager for Government Technology Brands at GovExec will discuss with IBM’s Federal Ecosystem Lead Katharyn White and Presidio Federal’s Senior Vice President of Operations Brian Johnson in this podcast.

Today's government agencies are undergoing a large-scale transformation. Evolving needs, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic — and a laundry list of other national and global events — have put more pressure on agencies to modernize their IT. Today, cloud has become a tool that empowers transformation and innovation, especially as agencies optimize their hybrid workspaces in a post-COVID world. But what will this cloud-driven future actually look like? Introducing the Federal Cloud Forecast, a podcast produced by GovExec in collaboration with VMware and Presidio Federal, where we take a look at how cloud will impact the government of the future. Here, host Camille Tuutti sits down with Robert Riegle, senior director of solutions engineering and sales at VMware to discuss cloud adoption, to discuss IT modernization and the changing hybrid workforce. Together, they delve into how agencies can overcome hurdles to cloud adoption and what tools and services can help them do so.

Like any organization, government only works well when people and parts are aligned. The larger the organization, the more difficult this is to achieve, which is one of the many reasons why the government has struggled with information silos for years. On the contrary, a common operating picture can help agencies reduce friction, improve accountability, and meet the requirements laid out in the President’s Management Agenda. On this episode of Transforming Government Experience, host James Hanson, group publisher for Federal and Technology Markets at GovExec, is joined by ServiceNow’s Global Head of State, Local and Regional Government Solutions Tom Yeatts and Enterprise Architect John Spirko to discuss what it takes to improve the business of government — and the tools needed to help streamline project management.