10 Security Best Practices for Government Organizations

In this webinar, you’ll learn about your rights in technical data, computer software, and patents in connection with U.S. Government contracts. You’ll learn about recent changes to the rules and how you can preserve your intellectual property rights.

Governments are increasingly adopting new technologies designed to improve processes and limit friction. Open-source software – software with easily edited source code – is one way agencies are leveraging modern tools to boost efficiency and cut costs. Unlike proprietary software, open-source software is developed and modified by a community rather than a single author or company. This decentralized, collaborative approach to source code provides an added level of flexibility that prevents lock-in and keeps organizations agile. Open-source software is also a strategic asset – owning source code keeps governments up to date with market-leading trends and is an economic advantage that can lower costs.

Your network is the backbone of your IT system. Yet it may be the oldest part of your infrastructure. Network modernization is vitally important, but it can be challenging for many state and local governments. Network needs have grown more extensive and complex, and many governments simply don’t have the budget or staff resources they need to ensure safe and secure digital transformation efforts.

An independent audit committee is a fundamental component of good corporate governance and this is no different in the Public Sector. The audit committee plays a key role in providing independent advice and assurance to the accountable authority to assist them in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities in a number of key areas. These may vary between State and Territory governments and the Australian Government but may include areas such as an entity's financial reporting, internal control systems, systems of risk oversight and risk management and performance reporting.