With the implementation of the President's Executive Order (EO) on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity, public sector agencies were placed under immense pressure to increase adoption of emerging technologies as part of an enhanced approach to cybersecurity through initiatives related to software supply chain security and integrity. Looking back one year later, how has the nation's cybersecurity improved and what still needs to be done? What d...

For many in the Federal Government, requirements planning is a tedious, and manual process. Most organizations rely on antiquated, home-grown solutions - from dozens of spreadsheets in the worst case, to using simple databases in the best. This 20th century way of planning has major drawbacks that make organizations less competitive and less efficient. But there's a better way. Join us for this webinar, where attendees will learn: The challeng...

Federal agencies are focusing on improving customer experience (CX) and service delivery to constituents, largely motivated by the Biden administration's executive order on CX and service delivery. The OMB recently issued a memo taking this declaration further, encouraging agencies to reduce the burden of information collection on the public when applying for federal services. Register now to hear how a U.S. Federal Agency is working with Docu...

This training will most benefit administrators of all levels and will focus on the following day-to-day operations.: Topic creation Subscriber upload - including troubleshoot Advanced Bulletin personalization (template development) Advanced Bulletin create and send Bulletin analytics reporting Our training sessions last roughly an hour and are conducted by a member of our Implementation Team. Using Zoom, you'll be able to view the computer scr...

Modernizing government IT. Adopting Zero Trust. Better digital services for the American public. As your agency faces these challenges, you’re also working to improve efficiency and reliability. Can you have it all? We have answers at the Okta Secure Identity Roadshow. Join your leadership peers in government and industry on Tuesday, October 18th in Washington, DC where we’ll explore: Why identity modernization is the key to your a...

State and local government leaders encounter new buzzwords and tech jargon every day. In The Lightning Round, a new webinar series from Government Technology, we’re explaining these emerging concepts and demystifying gov tech one buzzword at a time. In this episode, we’re looking at Zero Trust. It has quickly emerged as an essential part of a modern cybersecurity framework. But what exactly does Zero Trust security mean? How has t...

As cybersecurity threats have become more prevalent and more harmful in recent years – and as the threat landscape itself has become exponentially more dispersed and harder to secure – one truth has become increasingly evident: State and local governments can’t handle this on their own. Outside of a few large states and a small handful of big cities, the vast majority of governments lack the staff, funding and expertise it t...

Recent federal stimulus programs sent billions of dollars to higher education. This session will break down significant higher education funding streams in the CARES Act, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA Act), and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This conversation will explore how these funds may be used to improve student outcomes, modernize legacy technologies, launch new serv...

One of the most prolific attacks over the past few years, that has touched nearly every industry and kept security professionals up at night, is ransomware. Ever-looming as the threat that can bring an organization to a halt, we have seen an explosive growth in ransomware and extortion attacks. Driven by never-ending vulnerabilities and automated attack tools, ransomware shows little signs of slowing down. It is time to change that pace. Join...

The technological landscape is always evolving to better fill the needs of consumers, especially when it comes to paying for education. Today’s advancements create an environment where cash or check are no longer the preferred methods. Instead, consumers would rather pay with contactless technology or by digital payments.For higher education institutions, being able to offer a variety of payment options is critical to seamless business...