ATARC Virtual Events

The reality is that cybercriminals are more sophisticated than ever before, meaning that the ability to defend, respond, and recover from a cyber event requires support across the organization. Neither IT nor security can cope alone. This panel will discuss the importance of resilience in today’s digital world and examine how to build a foundation for effective risk management throughout organizations.

Join ATARC and government and industry experts for a discussion about the strategies and technologies essential for protecting containerized applications against the unknown — specifically, zero-day exploits and active threats. Panelists discuss runtime controls, Zero Trust policies, and steps that can be taken to ensure that every component of your container ecosystem is continuously verified and secured.

This talk outlines user-centric motivations and requirements that drive the development of technologies for full-stack interfacing and integration of quantum computing platforms with HPC systems from hardware, software to applications and skills. European activities driven through the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking as well as global activities such as the IEEE Quantum-HPC Working Group was presented alongside the technological challenges and R&D collaborations that are ongoing.

This session dove into thought leadership and best practices for leveraging intelligent data to fortify your defenses, manage risks, control costs, and ensure readiness aligned with your mission. Adaptability and flexibility are key in addressing evolving threats in the digital age.

Tune into this webinar to hear Federal IT experts explore strategies to leverage intelligent data to fortify your defenses, manage risks, control costs, and ensure readiness aligned with your mission. In the dynamic digital landscape, adaptability and flexibility are paramount in effectively addressing evolving cyber threats.

The cybersecurity landscape has undergone significant transformations resulting in compliance regulations mandating the adoption of the NIST Secure Software Development Framework framework, with a special emphasis on implementing a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). In this discussion, we will explore the importance of perceiving cybersecurity as a mission-centric challenge that extends beyond mere compliance checklists.

Join us as we discussed key topics such as zero-day vulnerability management policies and continuous monitoring for all deployed software.

Experts examine how AI supports Insider Risk programs in various sectors. They cover AI’s role in threat detection, showcasing positive outcomes and effective integration strategies into organizational cultures. Additionally, the webinar addresses common misconceptions about AI and provide guidance on building trust and transparency within organizations.

Dive into the forefront of government cybersecurity by being a part of this conversation! Join industry experts and thought leaders explore the latest challenges and opportunities in safeguarding critical digital infrastructure. From emerging threats to innovative solutions, this event promises insightful discussions and practical strategies for enhancing cybersecurity resilience.

This talk focused on the powerful intersection of quantum computing, AI, and scientific exploration. We began with an overview of Strangeworks, an advanced compute software company removing the barriers to utilize quantum, quantum-inspired, and classical technologies. We then discussed our recent work on quantum for solving optimization problems, and showcase our upcoming AI developments designed to make the capabilities of advanced compute more accessible.

Our session began with a quick recap of the Integrated Value Network (IVN) by our expert team, followed by a lively panel discussion exploring its applications and potential. Audience participation is encouraged through a brief Q&A, and we’ll wrap up with a captivating live demonstration showcasing the practical applications of the IVN in real-world scenarios. Join us for an engaging session that combines informative insights with interactive discussions and live demos, exploring the transformative possibilities of the IVN.

In today’s world, we’re constantly hearing about new tech terms and breakthroughs, from artificial intelligence (AI) to Zero Trust security. Government organizations are always trying to keep up, looking for quicker and smarter ways to get things done and keep their information safe. This webinar will talk about how the Zero Trust approach can help. Zero Trust means not taking safety for granted, no matter if someone is working inside or outside the company’s network. Panelists look into how adopting Zero Trust can make a secure foundation for using new tech now and in the future, helping businesses stay safe and ahead of the curve.

A presententation and 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 the following 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? 

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: 1 ) How to advance your Zero Trust architecture atop an existing CDM foundation, 2) What AI innovations are empowering our nation’s cyber defenders, 3) Why modern Identity with AI is the catalyst for optimal Zero Trust maturity

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 showcased how the government can leverage codeless development to rapidly drive impactful mission modernization.

Audience was 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.

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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. 

Join us in this conversation where we delved into the impactful initiatives supported by the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF). The TMF focuses on investing in cutting-edge projects in cybersecurity, data protection, interoperability, legacy system upgrades, and digital experiences. Discover how TMF plays a crucial role in implementing innovative information technology (IT) solutions across the government, enhancing agency processes, using taxpayer dollars more efficiently, and delivering straightforward, seamless, and secure experiences to the American public. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the transformative potential of TMF-backed projects in shaping the future of government IT.

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.

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 programs.

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.

Discussing Artificial Brain’s current work with quantum annealing technologies, presenting benchmark results demonstrating quantum’s ability to solve immediate human challenges, while also working to accelerate the transformation of key sectors in rapid transition, such as space and sustainability.

Dana Linnet is Senior Executive for Market Engagement at Artificial Brain USA. Dana is a former senior U.S. Government official and diplomat. Since leaving government she has served as a defense and aerospace executive at Lockheed Martin, Sales Director and Senior Advisor at Guidehouse LLP’s National Security Sector, and Global VP at a Silicon Valley AI start up. She’s also the CEO of The Summit Group DC a consulting firm specializing in Space, NetZero and Defense and Emerging Technologies.

Since its launch in 2011, FedRAMP has become the best practice for selecting, deploying, and managing cloud systems and applications in the U.S. Federal Government. And in January 2023, the FedRAMP Authorization Act made FedRAMP the law of the land! 

Don’t miss this strategic webinar to learn about the new release of FedRAMP and where FedRAMP is headed in 2024 and beyond. If you are a federal civilian or defense agency, a state and local government seeking to improve its cloud adoption, or a cloud services partner supporting governments, you will want to see this webinar live and be part of the discussion.

Cybersecurity education and workforce development is a significant issue given large current national capability and skills gaps. In this webinar, we bring together key partners and major stakeholders from the public sector, private sector, and academia to discuss pathways of collaboration and partnerships moving forward to solving this important problem. Panel members will discuss their experience and “best practices” to reduce these capability gaps and assist with the preparation of a new generation of skilled cybersecurity and AI professionals.  

Insider Risk Programs have continued to evolve naturally over the past 20 years. They have grown exponentially beyond the traditional lens of trying to identify spies through cyber-focused data exfiltration events.

In this webinar, we talked with experts who have guided these changes and who are still seeking to drive change across the insider risk mission space. 

Participate in an insightful panel discussion as we delve into the crucial topic of federal software supply chain modernization and compliance standards for Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) in line with The President’s Executive Order 14028. This webinar aims to address the challenges faced by federal agencies, share best practices, explore avenues for improving efficiencies, and establish a compliance standard for SBOMs in the software supply chain.

Mobile devices are an integral part of an efficient workplace and securing them has become a prevailing concern for individuals and organizations, given their widespread use and the sensitive data they contain. To address these concerns and to provide guidance on how mobile devices can be protected, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a set of guidelines for managing the security of mobile devices throughout the Enterprise Mobile Lifecycle. The standard offers a holistic approach to mobile device protection guidance, covering mobile threat defense, application vetting, centralized device management, endpoint protection technologies, and looks at both organization-provided and bring-your-own-device scenarios.

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-22-09 requires “agencies to achieve specific zero trust security goals” and designates “Identity” as the first of five pillars from CISA’s zero trust maturity model. Additionally, M-22-09 provides specific actions for the Identity pillar that include, employing centralized identity management systems that integrate with agency applications and platforms; leveraging phishing-resistant MFA throughout their enterprise; and using device level signals along with other data for access authorization decisions. 

Identity governance involves managing roles, segregating duties, performing analytics, maintaining logs, and generating reports. These components collectively enable organizations to manage access to organizational resources to promote mission accomplishment while mitigating risk. This webinar will focus on the opportunities and current challenges in using identity governance approaches to enable the achievement of zero trust cybersecurity goals. Panelists will discuss the current or envisioned use of identity governance methods and tools within their organization and share lessons learned for the identity pillar on their journey towards zero trust.

In an era where rapid technological advancement is reshaping industries, the public sector stands at a pivotal juncture.  The Growing Good in Government Initiative (G3I) emerges as a beacon for this transformational journey, striving to usher federal agencies into the age of digital and artificial intelligence. 

This panel discussion delves deep into the heart of G3I, unpacking its strategic objectives, the role of self-organized teams, and the initiative’s overarching vision to rejuvenate governmental processes.  Bringing together key stakeholders, experts, and pioneers of the initiative, the discourse will illuminate the challenges and triumphs of implementing such a transformative strategy in a bureaucratic setting. 

Alex Khan is an advisor, entrepreneur, author and educator in quantum computing. He is CEO of ZebraKet, a Canadian startup in leak detection and sensor optimization using quantum methods and AI. He is the author of “Quantum Computing Experimentation with Amazon Braket”. He presented a brief tour of various real-world optimization use cases and realities of solving them on current quantum devices and other quantum inspired solvers.

As cloud adoption accelerates, we’ll discuss potential concerns related to exclusive reliance on Cloud Service Providers (CSPs). Discover strategies to maintain solution diversity, reducing dependency on a single vendor and ensuring a robust cloud ecosystem.

This engaging session offers firsthand perspectives from leaders shaping cloud migration strategies, all while managing security complexities. Don’t miss this opportunity to grasp the intricacies of modernizing government operations through strategic cloud integration.

In October 2022 the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released their “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights”, intended to inform and shape the development of federal AI policy. In response, ATARC is hosting a series of webinar panels to promote discussion and provide clarity on the Blueprint’s structure and goals.

These panels will bring together government leaders, academics, and researchers, with the hope that these discussions will further the effective implementation of US federal AI policy. Our third panel discussing the Blueprint will focus on the “Safe and Effective Systems” and “Human Fallbacks” Pillars.

Strengthening the accessibility of the Federal government’s resources by reducing barriers and streamlining the processes are only two of the proposed strategies to reinforce the customer experience. This can be completed with modernization of programming, reducing administrative burdens, and utilizing new tools and technologies to offer a more simple and secure customer experience. Tune into this webinar to hear experts discuss the first steps in addressing the new customer experience requirements, what infrastructure needs to be in place to ensure that the American public is receiving the best care, and what are some emerging technologies that will aid in fulfilling these new goals?

Participate in an insightful panel discussion as we delve into the crucial topic of federal software supply chain modernization and compliance standards for Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) in line with The President’s Executive Order 14028. This webinar aims to address the challenges faced by federal agencies, share best practices, explore avenues for improving efficiencies, and establish a compliance standard for SBOMs in the software supply chain.

Federal agencies across government have started the shift in mindset from just patching and remediation to truly transformative cybersecurity modernization. There is no better example than the move to developing zero trust architecture governmentwide. While every agency is in a different stage of its ZT implementation journey, there are key guideposts and best practices that every federal IT and security team should be following to optimize their ZT plans and get the most out of this forward-thinking architecture.

Strengthening the accessibility of the Federal government’s resources by reducing barriers and streamlining the processes are only two of the proposed strategies to reinforce the customer experience. This can be completed with modernization of programming, reducing administrative burdens, and utilizing new tools and technologies to offer a more simple and secure customer experience. Tune into this webinar to hear experts discuss the first steps in addressing the new customer experience requirements, what infrastructure needs to be in place to ensure that the American public is receiving the best care, and what are some emerging technologies that will aid in fulfilling these new goals?

Advancing the federal government’s digital evolution necessitates a collaborative effort beyond IT professionals, involving every employee in streamlining processes to enhance efficiency. With a mission-focused and increasingly tech-savvy federal workforce, leveraging low code technologies emerges as the perfect approach to rapidly develop applications that drive immediate improvements in government operations. Tune into this panel to listen to IT, mission, and technology experts explore the transformative potential of low code in expediting the digital government landscape. This discussion will address the implementation of necessary governance, controls, and training to support and scale resulting solutions across the entire enterprise.

In today’s interconnected and rapidly evolving digital landscape, ensuring secure access to sensitive resources is of paramount importance. There are various methods of securing data and Federal agencies have explored a majority of them. In this panel, Federal experts will help provide a comprehensive understanding of ICAM and ABAC and their potential to address access control challenges in today’s digital landscape. They will also touch on valuable insights into practical implementation strategies and future directions for these frameworks, enabling them to make informed decisions in designing and deploying effective access control solutions within their organizations. 

Join us as topic experts discuss the benefits of employing analytical techniques and software platforms designed for exploring and modeling complex networks of interconnected data tools for enterprise-level data analytics in government organizations. We will highlight the advantages of graph-based data modeling, which allows agencies to represent complex relationships between data points in a way that is both intuitive and highly efficient. Additionally, we will discuss emphasizing the importance of real-time analytics, which enable government organizations to make rapid decisions based on the latest data.

In October 2022 the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released their “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights”, intended to inform and shape the development of federal AI policy. In response, ATARC is hosting a series of webinar panels to promote discussion and provide clarity on the Blueprint’s structure and goals. These panels will bring together government leaders, academics, and researchers, with the hope that these discussions will further the effective implementation of US federal AI policy. Our second panel discussing the Blueprint will focus on the “Notice” and “Privacy” Pillars.

Strengthening the accessibility of the Federal government’s resources by reducing barriers and streamlining the processes are only two of the proposed strategies to reinforce the customer experience. This can be completed with modernization of programming, reducing administrative burdens, and utilizing new tools and technologies to offer a more simple and secure customer experience. Tune into this webinar to hear experts discuss the first steps in addressing the new customer experience requirements, what infrastructure needs to be in place to ensure that the American public is receiving the best care, and what emerging technologies that will aid in fulfilling these new goals.

Modern cybersecurity measures such as post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and zero trust architecture (ZTA) are essential to protect U.S. critical infrastructure and ensure a resilient nation. And with a flurry of comprehensive initiatives coming from the Executive Branch, Pentagon, NSA, and NIST, it can be challenging for U.S. government CIOs and CISOs to determine where to prioritize resources. But PQC and ZTA aren’t mutually exclusive: effective, agile cryptography forms the basis of zero trust principles and eases PQC adoption.

Federal agencies must undergo the complex and laborious process of security authorization to operate (ATO) for each information system (IS) in accordance with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA). Currently, most agencies rely on manual documentation processes. These include popular productivity tools to capture the applicable security controls and the status/plans of implementation of the controls for each IS as well as an enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tool for documentation repository and ATO tracking purposes. This webinar will focus on the opportunities and current challenges in leveraging OSCAL and integrating OSCAL-based ATO processes gradually into agency FISMA processes.

Today’s cybersecurity threat landscape means Federal professionals must take a proactive and practical approach to defending agency personnel, systems, networks, and data. IT infrastructures need resiliency that is built in, understood by the workforce, and prepared to work beyond the next threat. Creating a resilient IT architecture is not an admission of anticipated defeat. Rather, it’s insurance against probable events and incidents that could compromise government operations and mission integrity. Plan to attend this interactive dialogue to learn how organizational and technical resilience combine to keep agencies prepared and responsive to mitigate cyberattacks—whenever and wherever they occur.

In October 2022 the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released their “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights”, intended to inform and shape the development of federal AI policy. In response, ATARC is hosting a series of webinar panels to promote discussion and provide clarity on the Blueprint’s structure and goals. These panels will bring together government leaders, academics, and researchers, with the hope that these discussions will further the effective implementation of US federal AI policy. Our first panel discussing the Blueprint will focus on the “Algorithmic Discrimination” pillar, especially its concerns and protections.

To advance Zero Trust mandates, federal IT leaders need an accurate, trusted, and complete picture of their entire IT estate. Attend this webinar to learn how your agency can better comply with OMB’s January 2022 memo, M-22-09, Moving the U.S. Government Toward Zero Trust Cybersecurity Principles. Learn the importance of validating and enriching their IT asset data against industry-leading libraries and data sets to ensure their situational awareness is trusted, complete, and current. Join our webinar to hear from experts how you can build the critical foundation of IT visibility for your agency’s Zero Trust program.

The Tradewind Solutions Marketplace has been making waves since it launched on Nov 1, 2022. Since then, countless companies have submitted solutions videos for assessment. Many of those videos have been deemed awardable and have been placed into the Marketplace — ready to be purchased by the Government. The Tradewind Solutions Marketplace team is determined to continue spreading the word about how the Marketplace can help industry, academia, and individual innovators get in front of eager Government buyers.  Join for an inside look into the Marketplace, along with all the tips and tricks you’ll need to be successful!

The Center for Quantum Technologies (CQT) is an NSF-funded Industry/University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) and a partnership between Purdue University, Indiana University, and the University of Notre Dame, and also several industry and government members. The mission of the CQT is to collaborate with industry and government stakeholders to identify compelling needs and challenges in quantum technologies, and then develop novel solutions to address these opportunities. This talk will give an overview of the IUCRC model and detail the CQT mission and vision.

Join our thought leadership webinar to learn about the current operational challenges that federal agencies face on their journey to cATO and how to address them effectively. In this session, we’ll delve into the common challenges of proving compliance, vulnerability management and reporting, and assessing control effectiveness. We’ll provide real examples into best practices to address those challenges. Our panel of experts will provide actionable insights for developers, program managers, CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, Authorizing Officials (AOs), and security professionals on how to move from a paperwork-based approach to a risk-based approach.

Hear from experts about the value of using Conversational AI within government agencies to improve (a) accuracy in information retrieval, (b) control of training data and responses, and (c) how to build trust with users. Plus, learn how your organization can implement AI quickly, deploy multimodal conversational UX to navigate complex information, and do it cost-effectively. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into how Conversational AI can help streamline, automate, and enhance information access within the Federal Government.

You have heard all the buzz about the Tradewind Solutions Marketplace. But do you know the inside tricks to getting your solution into the Marketplace? Join us for a panel of Marketplace insiders who will give you the best tips on submitting an awardable submission on your first try! Panelists will share lessons learned from the first few rounds of assessments and reveal what made awardable submissions stand out from the crowd. They will also cover the top reasons why some submissions were deemed “non-awardable” and discuss the “Top 5” ways to ensure a winning submission!

Our digital world is more expansive than ever before, giving access to unprecedented capabilities for our business, government, and personal use. The reality is that cybercriminals are more sophisticated than ever before, meaning that the ability to defend, respond, and recover from a cyber event requires support across the organization. Neither IT nor security can cope alone. This panel will discuss the importance of resilience in today’s digital world and examine how to build a foundation for effective risk management throughout organizations.

One way or another, at the start of 2023, it’s apparent there are more hard DevOps questions than ever that need to be asked and answered. At this webinar, we invite experts and thought leaders in the field to discuss what obstacles remain in the way of true DevOps transformation, and how to best break down those barriers. What shifts should be prioritized for most gains – change in mindset, digital technologies, to further the DevOps Transformation Roadmap?

As identity theft is at an all time high, it is imperative that people understand how attacks happen and what they can do to lower risk of being targeted. The Federal Government has created ways to help identify fraudulent actions and developed ways to integrate ICAM strategies to help find and deny the attacks. Listen to thought leaders as they delve into ways to recover from successful fraud attempts and how important it is to establish a strong ICAM system.

Join this webinar for tactical guidance that includes which pillars are most critical to focus on for AppSec, especially when integrating and automating vulnerability management across the software development lifecycle. Learn about the steps agencies can take to create an action plan following the DoD’s ZTA guidance, as well as guidance from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Hear how modern AppSec tools can assist with providing greater visibility into an agency’s overall risk posture, including analytics that provide deeper guidance. Lastly, learn why automation is vital for vulnerability validation, and how modern AppSec tools can help with orchestration for smoother workflows and processes.

The Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), the Executive Office of the President’s newest policy office, has extensive responsibilities under National Security Memorandum-10. NSM-10 outlines the Administration’s plans to take advantage of the opportunities offered by emerging quantum technologies while simultaneously protecting the nation from threats posed by quantum technology. On the threat side, NSM-10 recognizes that while sufficiently mature quantum computers are probably still 20 years away, most classified information requires protection for 25 years and sensitive personal data can have a lifespan that is even longer. As such, NSM-10 requires Federal agencies begin their transition to quantum safe cryptographic systems. As a first step, NSM-10 requires Federal Agencies to inventory their most critical cryptographic systems by May 4. The EOP will release specific instructions to Federal Agencies on inventorying cryptographic systems and developing cost estimates for this transition, by mid-February.

Hear from Robert A. Martin a Senior Principal Engineer at the MITRE Corporation. This presentation explores the details of System of Trust (SoT), a community effort to develop and validate a process for integrating evidence of the organizational, technical, and transactional trustworthiness of supply chain elements for decision makers dealing with supply chain security. This framework defines, aligns, and addresses the specific concerns and risks that stand in the way of organizations’ trusting suppliers, supplies, and service offerings. Importantly, the framework offers a comprehensive, consistent, and repeatable methodology that is based on decades of supply chain security experience, deep insights into the  complex challenges facing the procurement and operations communities, and broad knowledge of the relevant standards and best practices.

Government efforts to modernize saw substantial advancements in 2022: An overwhelming 91% of federal IT workers report their agencies have gained ground on digital modernization efforts in the past year, according to a recent survey of federal employees conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of ICF. But while optimistic, these employees say their work is far from done. Just 30% have achieved continuous improvement in their modernization journey, leaving 70% still working to meet their goals. Join us as government and industry leaders discuss 2022 learnings, growing modernization trends, and what agencies need to know to accelerate mission impact in 2023.

A focus on strengthening our cybersecurity workforce should be at the forefront of every agencies’ 2023 goals. The cyber workforce must evolve to address the challenges posed by our adversaries and meet strategic mission requirements, while also doing an exemplary job at managing data security. This requires agencies to reshape their understanding of what data security entails and how the future of cyber security must include prioritizing data security. Effective cybersecurity workforce development, alongside a shift in focus on Zero Trust Paradigms, should be the goal of every agency.

Join us for a webinar presentation on how the Tradewind Solutions Marketplace can be leveraged to find solutions for your Agency. Learn about the Marketplace’s rapid-acquisition features, and hear how the Marketplace is helping Government customers find solutions to their most pressing AI/ML, digital and data analytics problems.

A Zero-Trust approach to security allows for a defensible architecture in a new environment. ZT does not mean ripping out existing infrastructure and replacing it with the newest trend. ZT relies on the ability to enhance and extend your existing security protocols. Listen in as topic experts explore how legislation has pushed their agency to modernize and any hurdles they’ve had to face. This session will also include discussion of the roles of Zero Trust and identity practices.

Over the past three years, federal IT has been forced to transition and shift as we face new challenges with hybrid work, the COVID-19 pandemic, and supply chain issues. While we’ve faced challenges, new and emerging technologies have assisted in overcoming hurdles of integrating, updating, and training new and current employees on AI and leveraging data as a strategic asset. Hear government and industry leaders explain the challenges they’re facing and the solutions they’re deploying to address them. Where do these federal leaders see the future of AI and data analytics heading? What does it mean to strengthen your agency’s AI and data posture?

Hear from Kelley Artz, the Supply Chain Risk Management Technical Lead at GSA as she disccuses the EO and how it is broad in scope, addressing many of the challenges faced with securing information and operational technology systems. As the Federal Government continues to move closer to proactive threat management, there are various ways you can help prepare to implement changes: Keep abreast of proposed updates to the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), Anticipate potential future solicitation refresh and/or mass modification or manual modification of contract language to reflect guidance from National Institute of Standards and Technology) NIST, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and/or GSA, Watch for GSA guidance and updates, Attend training sessions as they become available.

Choosing the best AI strategy & approach can be a long challenge as technical capabilities, governance, and administration, as well as requirements for security, privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties are all important steps in initiating AI. Listen in as experts discuss where they are in the procurement and implementation stages as well as where they see their agencies growing into. They will also discuss different issues and potential solutions that they’ve troubleshooted while working with AI.

Tune into this panel to hear from topic experts on how they plan to move forward with the cybersecurity funding priorities in place. How will agencies’ security policies be affected? What strategies are recommended to ensure the strategy and policy are fulfilled? How will agencies move forward with this new guidance laid out?

Combating modern-day software supply chain attacks is significantly more complicated than in the past. Adversaries are getting craftier and are no longer waiting to exploit publicly disclosed vulnerabilities to launch a cyberattack. Join our panel of experts as they discuss best practices to protect against evolving software supply chain attacks and emerging threats to your open source environment.

Responsible AI ensures that end-to-end model management addresses the specific risks of AI (i.e., discriminatory biases and lack of transparency) in order to prevent compounding issues in the real world. But it is not always clear how to operationalize these broad principles or handle situations where there are conflicts between competing goals. In this session, data and AI experts in the public sector will share their journey to empowering speed to mission in their agencies, while taking Responsible AI from theory to practice.

Learn about the framework for leadership and stakeholders of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) to make more informed business and cybersecurity decisions. Gain an understanding as early adopters and the opportunity to get secure, stay compliant, maintain current DoD contracts, and win more business. This presentation will provide participants with an overview of the current Department of Defense (DoD) DFARS 252.204-7012 and upcoming CMMC 2.0 regulatory requirements.

Tune into this panel to listen to topic experts as they answer the following questions and speak to their cyber resilience plans: How would you recommend one assess a current cyber preparedness and ability to detect, respond and recover from a cyber attack? What are some best practices for data protection and recovery to help agencies avoid malicious activity or recover from a successful attack successfully How to best prepare the workforce to be more cyber resilient?

There doesn’t seem to be a week that goes by without a new publication on the government’s continuous need to upskill IT teams for cybersecurity, cloud computing, data, AI/ML, and more! The need for reskilling is foundational in the President’s Management Agenda, the Cybersecurity EO, Digital Literacy Bill, and the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework. Some agencies are further ahead than others. Learn from experts in the field on how to go beyond talking about reskilling and start acting.

Mobile devices have revolutionized the way we do work, enabling on-demand access to services and information anytime from anywhere.  Modern mobility brings along an ecosystem of networks, operating systems, mobile applications and their supporting cloud services.  Hear experts discuss security features for mobile tools, technologies, products, 5G, and services; and examine how agencies can improve on enterprise-wide mobile security strategy and policy.

Quantum computing is advancing rapidly, and its impact is likely to be large—their potential computational power that could render today’s encryption algorithms obsolete. Attend this webinar to learn how to develop a quantum safe transition strategy. Panelists will discuss the quantum threat to today’s cryptography and provide guidance on how to prepare for the future. 

IoT and AI can also significantly improve the sustainability of large facilities. Facilities maintenance powered by these next-generation technologies can significantly reduce operational costs, minimize the energy footprint, and optimize working conditions. Learn more about the efficiency and savings from continuous monitoring of assets, and the widespread adoption of wireless sensors to create an Internet of Things.

Cloud computing has introduced new complexities to the public sector, with teams now being responsible for maintaining scalable infrastructure and applications in increasingly complex and distributed environments. The demand for automation has produced a new role, which has arguably become one of the most critical functions in a cloud-first business: the site reliability engineer. Learn why SREs are vital to the collaboration across a Federal IT department and how the roles of DevOps are changing.

What is the importance and role of emerging technologies while Federal agencies are in the process of adopting and implementing Zero Trust Principles? Hear about the challenges and best practices while agencies are in the process of adopting and implementing Zero Trust principles. Learn how and why emerging technologies are evolving at a faster pace than ever before, especially as the Government aims to implement Zero Trust Security.

AI has the power to elevate the citizen experience, using predictions and recommendations, while reducing a major burden on governments. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the journeys they’ve taken with implementing AI as well as the ethical dilemmas that have come up. Panelists will speak to the citizen experience, removing bias, and who “owns” AI in a department?

Digital transformation and the increasing reliance on remote business continue to accelerate the adoption of new identity and access management (IAM) approaches and technologies. IAM and IT leaders face new business demands that require digital trust across every interaction and channel. Tune into this event to see how topic experts face these demands and hear about their best practices in the continued evolution of access management.

Tune into this panel as topic experts dive into what it means to transform a workforce. As the workforce returns to the workplace, what best IT Modernization strategies do these topic experts recommend for continuing to transform the workforce? How does IT Modernization help transform the workforce?

ATARC’s AI and Data Policy Working Group intends to investigate the policy implications of AI personhood for the US Federal government. We believe the topic will become critically important as technology advances, public awareness grows, and the limitations of current policies become apparent. Our goal is to help federal policy makers develop and implement policies in this area that conserve American values while enabling the development and application of emerging AI technologies. We hope to accomplish this goal by providing a forum for broad stakeholder discussion of AI personhood in order to develop clarity of what AI personhood means, how it might affect society and the government, and what areas of focus should be in developing relevant policy.

Hear as topic experts discuss the importance of Identity Management within federal agencies and how the hybrid workforce has affected it. What best practices do these topic experts recommend to help best protect data? How can government agencies implement an effective Identity Security model to minimize risk and keep pace with adversaries? What are best practices for Privileged Access Management controls?

The last five years have seen an increase in the success of Federal agencies’ cybersecurity due to legislation and funding. However, the threats that we are now facing have advanced in the five years that we’ve been playing catch-up. In addition, more of the Federal government has transitioned to heavily relying on technology and cloud infrastructure as we dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune into this webinar to hear experts explain the challenges they’re facing with growing cybersecurity threats while attempting to update and secure across all Federal agencies!

Tune into this panel to hear from Federal topic experts on the reasons to migrate to the cloud, common migration experiences, and the benefits cloud migration can bring. What lessons have these topic experts learned while making the shift to the cloud? What challenges did they face? What best strategies did they have to put in place to overcome these challenges?

Tune in as topic experts explore the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan, what it means for agencies, and the steps needed to implement it. In what ways do these topic experts see the future of the Federal Health IT Strategic Plan being strengthened by using data? What will that look like within the Federal Government? Hear from thought leaders and topic experts on how to create great and sustainable citizen experiences, vaccinate Americans, and enable a safe return to work.

OMB’s memorandum M-22-09, “Moving the U.S. Government Towards Zero Trust Cybersecurity Principles,” is setting deadlines for implementation across the government. Specifically, the memo calls out the end of FY24, for multiple actions across the CISA-defined five pillars of a Zero Trust Architecture. Tune in as this panel of topic experts explores what it takes to build a proper network baseline to ensure that all valid use cases are accounted for. 

Shifting left and building software with security and compliance integrated from the start is critical to increasing trust in our digital infrastructure. Join us for a virtual event with a panel of U.S. government cybersecurity experts to learn more about recommended best practices to obtain ATO and deploy software faster.

Most IT leaders acknowledge the growing threat from ransomware, however many state and local governments are unprepared to prevent or respond to it. Join this webinar to hear state and local cybersecurity experts outline how to build effective protection against ransomware by making Zero Trust a strategic priority. They will explore the best practice for implementing a Zero Trust architecture that ensures your backups are truly immutable.

Listen in as topic experts explore how the use of artificial intelligence to increase fairness and equity has become important throughout governmental decision-making. How should the government validate, measure, and ensure the ethics and fairness of AI systems and decisions? What steps are completed and planned to leverage AI towards improvement in overall government operations?

The May 12, 2021 White House Executive Order 14028 and subsequent Office of Management and Budget Memo M-22-09 set forth a Federal Zero Trust Architecture strategy and a new baseline for access controls. In order to reinforce the government’s defenses against increasingly sophisticated and persistent threat campaigns, agencies are now required to meet specific cybersecurity standards and objectives by the end of fiscal year 2024. Attend this webinar to hear Federal topic experts discuss how they are moving to implement the phishing-resistant protocols.

Managing a decentralized ecosystem comes with challenges and complexities. The path forward requires a new strategy, the right investments, and trusted partners. Tune in as this panel of topic experts explores what it takes to build a secure modern hybrid ecosystem that serves state and local government needs today and into the future.

Federal government agencies rely extensively on IT products and services to carry out their operations. There is, however, cybersecurity supply chain risk in connection with acquiring, deploying and using these products and services. This is evidenced by the numerous supply chain attacks over the past decade such as the Target data breach in 2013, Solarwinds attack in 2020 and Kaseya attack in 2021. As a result, the federal government has taken several actions in an effort to address cybersecurity supply chain risk and these actions have resulted in executive orders, laws, regulations, guidance documents, etc. This roundtable discussion will provide information on the federal government actions in the last several years, resources that can help with establishing a SCRM program, available tools to conduct SCRM across the federal government, the challenges associated with conducting SCRM and the help available for agencies in meeting the mandates to implement SCRM.

The Federal Government has spent a long time developing efficient, strong security practices to verify and authenticate identities—and for good reason. During this webinar, experts on Federal identity will discuss the history of identity verification and authentication in the Federal Government, and the key security use cases authentication technology needs to support today.

During this panel, topic experts will explore how agencies can make every second count when recovering from an outage. What best practices and tools do they recommend? Are there any challenges that should be anticipated and if so, what solutions are effective for overcoming them? Our panelists will answer these questions and more as they dive deep into the importance, benefits, and steps to managing, implementing, and executing effective data protection strategies.

Ms. Barbara Goldstein serves as Associate Director of the Physical Measurement Laboratory, the largest operational unit at NIST consisting of approximately 1300 staff and associates and two joint institutes, and which is responsible for realizing and disseminating rigorous measurements to support commercial, defense and research enterprises. Ms. Goldstein manages the “NIST on a Chip” program which is establishing a new paradigm for precision measurement dissemination through a suite of deployable, fit-for-purpose, quantum-based standards to be embedded in products or installed at user sites.

Government agencies are struggling to cope not only due to an acute shortage of skilled manpower, but also because there are no predefined rules on how to detect bad actors in these new and emerging situations. Watch our webinar to learn more about current challenges facing financial regulators and law enforcement agencies, and using AI and machine learning to recognize and track criminal behaviors.

In response to the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity published in May 2021, new mandates call for accelerating the adoption of secure open source software (OSS) and commercial off-the-shelf solutions to speed software delivery from years to minutes. Join us for a panel discussion with experts from across the Federal defense agencies as they cover key insights from the Executive Order on Cybersecurity.

The Biden Executive Order, extended 100-day action plan, and other directives call for private-public collaboration to protect the nation’s grid, water/wastewater facilities, and pipelines, but how do you take action to implement shared defense between the public and private sectors? In this webinar, General (Ret.) Keith Alexander and Brandon D. Wales, Executive Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, will discuss with Joe Marks, from The Washington Post, ways to implement a Collective Defense approach to securing the nation’s critical infrastructure.

As agencies begin to pivot from their legacy applications and embrace containerized environments, satisfying security, development and availability requirements is a tough challenge. The DevSecOps software development methodology is a proven solution to this challenge whereby coders, cybersecurity specialists, and system administrators all work together in a more effective way to produce software and maintain compliance. Please join our panel of experts as they discuss key questions: What’s driving these changes in how agencies deliver new applications? What could organizations do to improve as they equip their teams for ongoing technology evolution?

The impact of climate change is wide-ranging and encompasses environmental, financial, and safety issues. Data, including sensor data, real-time or near real-time data and analytics, and predictive analytics are essential tools for the Federal Government to leverage to predict, forecast, and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. In this event, climate change and data science experts will discuss best practices, use cases and initiatives, and the best path forward on how data and predictive analytics can be leveraged in supporting an action plan.

During this event, Federal CIO’s dived into the Cybersecurity Executive Order and what it means for their agencies. Also, they discussed best practices that they have for incorporating emerging technologies as the Federal workforce transitions into a hybrid workforce.

Tune in to this panel to hear what topic experts have to say on threat assessment within the cloud and how the Executive Order impacted agencies’ cloud security practices. This panel will discuss key questions such as how can Zero Trust principles help alleviate security concerns within the cloud? How have specific agencies reacted to the new executive requirements for security and cloud management? 

The term “digital transformation” is meant to spur change. To optimize the technology and human resources involved in delivery of Citizen Services, Federal Agencies are embarking upon digital transformation journeys – modernizing IT applications and infrastructure. How are governments planning for and executing upon this transformation and what barriers do they face in completing this journey? Tune in as panelists dive into 2022 Digital Transformation planning, what it will look like and what it means for their agencies’ Digital Transformation Journey.

DevOps solved the Developer and Operators conflict, although forgot other essential folks of the delivery lifecycle: Security, Compliance, and Audit. Tune into this panel as topic experts discuss practical ways to get started with continuous authorization for the software delivery lifecycle. What are some best strategies for implementing a continuous authorization for the software delivery lifecycle within your agency?

ATARC hosted the GITEC Emerging Technology Awards to help honor the teams deserving of recognition for helping modernize IT solutions within major emerging technology themes including promoting current Federal Administration priorities, and accomplishments unique to the challenges of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.

Tune into this panel to hear from topic experts to discuss the importance of Identity Management within federal agencies as the workforce shifts to a hybrid. What best practices do these topic experts recommend to help best protect data? How can government agencies implement an effective Identity Security model to minimize risk and keep pace with adversaries? What are best practices for Privileged Access Management controls?

In today’s Digital age, as our workforce is transforming into a hybrid environment, many Federal agencies are experiencing problems and challenges. Tune into this event to hear as topics experts address problems and challenges they have faced and how they are using the digital services to implement change to solve their challenges. Listen in as panelists discuss different highlights, successes and lessons learned, during this time.

Tune in to hear topic experts give their insights on the best practices for developing a data governance strategy in today’s hybrid world. How is this shaping decision making and policies? What pitfalls, if any, will agencies want to avoid as they look to evolve their policies and processes in relation to data security? Our panel of experts will discuss the best ways to execute a successful data governance strategy that allows agencies to collect, manage, store and catalog government data, while also identifying what data should be purged. Learn about the challenges their agencies have encountered while trying to secure and govern their data and how they overcame them.

In today’s environment state and local governments and higher education institutions have an urgent focus on cybersecurity, digital modernization, and delivering services online to the citizens and communities they serve. Cybersecurity is consistently ranked as a primary concern for state and local governments. This panel will examine the current challenges, recent successes and lessons learned within the state and local cybersecurity space.

Growing IT complexity means performing even routine operations can excessively tax an agencies IT resources. Using artificial intelligence to automate IT operations (AIOps) makes the impossible possible, enabling IT teams to effectively manage complex environments without piling on new tasks or yet more training – and allowing them to focus on higher value work. Learn how agencies are utilizing AIOps to do more with current capabilities, while speeding response times, reducing redundant work and multiplying productivity.

The President’s Executive Order (EO) on “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity (14028)” issued on May 12, 2021 has aggressively outlined an action plan for protecting our nation against the increasing volume and danger of cyber attacks. This session features a panel of government and industry experts who will share their approaches and considerations in tackling the important demands of leveraging event data in cyber defense.

Advances in security technology have diverted cybercriminals from targeting individuals to a more lucrative approach; holding an organization’s entire operations hostage until a ransom is paid. With government agencies ranked as the 4th most likely sector to be hit by ransomware, it’s imperative that business continuity plans include backup and recovery. Learn how prepared agencies can render ransomware powerless.

A key element of a successful cloud implementation is a properly skilled workforce.  Cloud technologies have matured to offer numerous technology solutions to meet any IT need, but knowing how to properly use the “tools in the toolbox” is imperative to move forward. Join us for a panel which will explore how academia is training the future workforce to be “cloud smart” on day one, what cloud and modern IT process skill sets hiring managers are looking for in employees, and what steps the government is taking to reskill their existing workforce.

The relevance and importance of DevSecOps has grown in the past few years as agencies solidify their moves toward automating their software delivery lifecycle. Tune into this panel to hear from DoD experts on the importance of DevSecOps and what is in store for it in the future, as well as an exclusive exit interview from Nicolas Chaillan.

Join this webinar to hear members of FMMWG share their research and findings recently published in a Mobile Security Ecosystem Paper. Topic experts will discuss security features for mobile tools, technologies, products, and services; and examine how agencies can improve on enterprise-wide mobile security strategy and policy.

When taking on the task of modernizing your cloud, one important factor is to make sure your data is secure. Tune into this summit to hear from topic experts on the best strategies to securely manage data while undergoing the modernization of an agency’s cloud, and dive into why modernizing cloud applications is important for cloud migration. How can the Government use these tactics to innovate and modernize their architectures accordingly?

Application modernization is a key consideration when switching from on-premises systems to the public cloud, whether the impetus is a cloud-first directive or a push from within IT to digitize legacy systems. It can reduce operational overhead, replace obsolete technologies and improve user experience. Tune into this panel as topic experts dive into why modernizing cloud applications is important for cloud migration. Hear as topic experts share the reasoning behind the benefits of modernizing cloud applications, rather than using the “lift and shift ” method.

As new technologies are being implemented and deployed throughout the Federal Government, agencies are having to take a step back and ensure their systems are secure. Hear from topic experts on best practices to enable enterprises to adopt new connected devices without fear of compromise by cyber-attack. How can agencies start modernizing to meet the needs of federal authentication? How can Zero Trust Security be implemented to benefit the Government?

It’s no secret that getting a clear picture of your hardware, software, and services can be a challenge. Federal IT leaders frequently list vendor audits and unexpected software license true-up as a top concern. Add to the mix – constant adaptation to changing technologies, cyber-attack vulnerability mitigation, and IT asset availability and management in complex hybrid environments – and you start to uncover the challenges involved in Federal IT infrastructure and operations. Hear topic experts share their strategies that agencies can implement to alleviate the concern of the unknown and make operations more efficient.

In today’s traditional Operational Technology (OT) management environment, organizations use outdated software that does not scale to the demands of the modern digital environment. Organizations have struggled to efficiently secure, monitor and manage an Operational Technology environment. Join this webinar to learn more about OT security risk management and solutions, benefits of the digital workflow for IT and OT environments and how to drive efficiency and productivity with OT system management.

Topic experts from the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics fields discuss what strategies and practices they have recently used in their respective Federal Agencies. What does implementing a Federal Data Strategy mean for a Federal Agency? Listen in to get answers to this and much more!

Tune in as topic experts dive into what it means to adopt DevSecOps from a people-change perspective. How should the new organization be structured? What skills are necessary? Listen as topic experts explore how to scale a trusted approach to DevSecOps.

Tune into this panel to hear from topic experts on how emerging technologies have transformed the Federal Government, as well as ways to strengthen an agency’s digital transformation journey. What challenges have these panelists experienced? What solutions were put in place to overcome these challenges?

Tune into this event to hear from Federal topic experts on the reason to migrate to the cloud, common migration experiences, and the benefits cloud migration can bring. What lessons have these topic experts learned while making the shift to the cloud? What challenges have these topic experts faced while modernizing their agency’s cloud? What best strategies did they have to put in place to overcome these challenges?

Join this webinar to hear from topic experts and learn how agencies are taking new approaches, changing organizational cultures, and building confidence in modernized and secure IT architectures. Take away practical information to leverage the latest technologies for automating processes, improving enterprise security, and satisfying the mobile Federal workforce.