What’s happening at ATARC

Join us on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 for our annual GITEC virtual award presentation event.   This year's awards will focus on recognizing Government teams and their initiatives that have made significant contributions in the advancement and implementation of technology innovations.AgendaIntroduction and WelcomeNominee PresentationsAward Categories and Nominated Teams Jump directly to the category of your interest:AIWorkforce […]

While AI has been in use for decades, it has recently moved to the forefront of a national conversation. Two recent documents – the  White House Executive Order on “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence” and the Department of Defense “Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy” highlight the growing importance that AI is playing in national security.
 
In this webinar, the ATARC Insider Risk Working Group will explore the use of AI in support of insider risk programs in Government, Industry, and Academia. Panel members will discuss the emergence of AI as a critical tool that has the power to enable and modernize insider risk programs.  The panel will also discuss communicating AI, how to ensure programs do not become overly reliant on its use, and the guard rails necessary to control the use of AI in insider risk programs. The webinar will also explore several other AI-related topics ranging from the use of data, contextualizing products generated from AI, and reducing potential negative consequences of AI. This is the first of a multi-part webinar focused on AI in insider risk programs.

This talk will summarize the AFRL Quantum Information Science program covering timing, sensing, networking and computing. Six of the nine AFRL tech directorates have active R&D programs in this strategically important area. Research timelines and operational impact will be discussed. Partnership opportunities through the Innovare Advancement Center will also be highlighted.

Federal agencies need more support to implement modern monitoring tools that help improve their threat detection and response. But how can agencies achieve the resilience required for today’s cyber threats? It starts with prioritizing an observability strategy.

In this webinar, experts will discuss the importance of an observability strategy to improve SIEM performance and costs, optimize security information and event management, and how to comply with Federal Mandates including M-21-31.

Working with ATARC in delivering scenarios that represent government and industry-wide challenges, Lumen has aligned “best in class” cybersecurity partnerships integrating technologies to deliver Zero Trust and advanced maturity across all pillars. We have a cadre of established cybersecurity providers and emerging companies with game-changing technology to truly bring to bear the power of a complete and comprehensive Zero Trust framework that addresses all pillars in the Zero Trust Maturity Model in a seamless and integrated platform unique in the industry.

*Notice that this event is a government only audience

This panel discussion will be delving into how the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) invests in the most promising cybersecurity, data protection, interoperability, legacy system upgrades, and digital
experience projects. The TMF helps implement information technology (IT) solutions across the government that improve agency processes and systems; use taxpayer
dollars more efficiently; and deliver simple, seamless, and secure experiences to the American public.

The importance of implementing an intelligent cloud approach that not only enhances user intuitiveness but also significantly reduces the risk of breaches is crucial. Move beyond operational inefficiencies caused by fragmented solutions and discover how to streamline security measures across the entire application lifecycle.

Breaking free from operational inefficiencies caused by fragmented solutions is at the forefront of public and private sector leaders as we enter the new year. Tune in to hear Federal topic leaders peer into the future of innovation within this AI-powered landscape and share insights on staying ahead of the curve. 

Please join us for ATARC’s first virtual Live Build challenge! Teams will be tasked with building an innovative application in real-time using Unqork’s codeless development platform. Applications will showcase how the government can leverage codeless development to rapidly drive impactful mission modernization. Audience will be shuffled through each team’s room as they build, with an opportunity to watch and ask questions. The Audience will return to the main room for a demo of each team’s solution.

A decade ago, the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Program put agencies on the right path with critical investments in identity and access automation, but technology hasn’t stood still. Today, the Federal Zero Trust Strategy aims to accelerate cyber maturity throughout the government and secure our nation’s future. At the same time, relentless innovation in Artificial Intelligence is changing the game for attackers and defenders alike.

This compelling discussion explores these top-of-mind topics:

How to advance your Zero Trust architecture atop an existing CDM foundation
What AI innovations are empowering our nation’s cyber defenders
Why modern Identity with AI is the catalyst for optimal Zero Trust maturity

An overview of a report for the Canadian Council of Academies on what opportunities and challenges do quantum technologies present in light of current trends affecting their evolution? In particular, the focus will be on three questions: What does the current evidence and knowledge suggest regarding promising and leading practices that could be applied to drive and accelerate the adoption of quantum technologies? What are the enabling conditions to ensure broad access to and market readiness for quantum technologies? What are the main socio-economic, regulatory, and ethical challenges related to the adoption of quantum technologies?