Raising the Barrier of Entry for Hackers Targeting Local Governments

UK Local Government organisations are increasingly looking to modernise with the adoption of cloud services. In fact, research from Gartner suggests that within the next five years 80% of government business processes will have undergone significant digital transformation. However, security and compliance remain major barrier to adoption for public sector IT buyers.

The Department of Defense (DoD) recently released a set of Zero Trust initiatives designed to enhance the security of its networks & systems, modernize DoD infrastructure, prioritize data protection, and implement strong identity & access management controls. It’s an approach closely aligned with the concepts behind SASE, or Secure Access Service Edge. In this episode of GovExec TV, we’ll examine what’s next for Zero Trust in the DoD, where SASE fits in, and how agencies can use those frameworks to improve interoperability & network security at the same time.

Modern solutions help governments enhance service delivery and increase efficiency. But without the skilled talent necessary to manage these new tools, agencies can’t deploy them effectively. Daily administrative tasks often get in the way of training for new skills, leaving workforce training to fall behind.

Do you struggle to hire and retain investment accountants and treasury professionals? You're not alone. Governments across the country have cited staff shortages as one of the biggest challenges coming out of the pandemic. To combat workforce fatigue and make open positions more attractive, officials are looking at ways to bring more efficiency to their investment operations teams. Enter investment accounting and reporting technology. Closing the books on a month of financial activity shouldn’t take weeks, but it's the reality for many accountants in government. With the right tools in place to increase efficiency and reduce the burden on their teams, governments can have more success in both retaining the accountants they have and competing for new talent in the market.