Alteryx Government Data Summit

As the FedRAMP program approaches the end of its first decade, an increased threat landscape has prompted changes throughout government. FedRAMP program executives have been updating its cloud security offerings to provide a system of security controls that offer a threat-based approach to risk management. The new framework was the result of work by the CISA .govCAR team at Department of Homeland Security that developed a scoring system for each of NIST’s 800-53 security controls. The new approach allows agencies to rank threats and respond effectively. DOD also recently updated its Cloud Security Guide to reduce the differences between Defense security guidance and FedRAMP, and offered new opportunities for reciprocity between the systems. And on the legislative front, Congress has been debating and is moving forward with legislation that would codify FedRAMP requirements and establish an advisory board. Executives from government and industry will examine the new policy developments, how the changing threat environment challenges agencies with limited people and budgetary resources and lessons learned from the log4j vulnerability.

This year the Mississippi Digital Government Summit will once again bring together IT leaders across the public sector to discuss lessons learned over the incredible past few years. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to discuss how government services can continue to thrive through innovative technology. I look forward to seeing you at the Summit.

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The Department of Defense is highly prioritizing digital modernization today as DOD agencies pursue advanced technology integration, adapt to meet the needs of today’s missions and prepare for the fights of the future. Guided by its DOD Digital Modernization Strategy for fiscal years 2019-2023, the Defense Department continues to make investments in priority areas including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud and C3.