The False Claims Act: Recent Trends and Hot Topics

According to Gartner, the Federal government views cloud as a long-term pathway to strategic IT modernization, whereas state and local governments tend to pursue the immediate tactical benefits of innovation and cost savings. Cloud hybridization has resulted in a more complex cost model, and state agencies are looking at ways to utilize machine intelligence to govern costs, manage usage, and stay within budget. This multi-cloud approach also requires tight control of compliance and security vulnerabilities.

The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) is staffing a special series of interactive web events. These outreach webinars are designed to share vital information about Commission actions and priorities and improve federal/state dialogue and information sharing.

This introductory session will provide the foundation for the next 8 sessions of Procurement University 2019. We will cover topics including the acquisition life cycle, key stakeholders in contracting as well as the legal and regulatory framework. Discussion of key terms and acronyms will assist you for the duration of the series.

Government agencies have become prime targets for cyberattacks. To combat this issue, the federal government has announced a $1 billion investment that will help fund a cyber grant program specifically for state, local and territorial governments across the U.S. But with so many solutions available for enhancing cybersecurity systems, it can still be difficult to know the best place to start. One area ripe for innovation is data security. The Zero Trust data security framework has gained prominence as a viable defense against ransomware. With state and local governments increasingly becoming ransomware targets, it makes sense for agencies to begin enhancing their cybersecurity defense with Zero Trust data security solutions.