Wisconsin Virtual Digital Government Summit 2021

GovSummit – the government security conference hosted annually by the Security Industry Association – brings together government security leaders with private industry technologists for top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies. You'll find specialized sessions on essential topics in: Contracting and procurement Infrastructure and facility protection How security product standards help meet government needs The latest policies, practices and trends impacting security

Government Technology's passion is promoting best practices and spurring innovation in the public sector – more important than ever in challenging times like these. The Virtual Digital Government Summit offers a unique opportunity to explore a variety of technology topics and possibilities. Please join us for a day of powerful sessions that provide inspiration, participation, education, and thought-provocation!

Today, IT leaders are under increasing pressure to develop and deploy software at a rapid pace to meet mission needs and provide citizens with better services that meet their expectations. This pressure to improve performance will only intensify as the administration races to provide a better customer experience through digital services. The adoption of cloud native application development, microservices and new platforms, such as containers, will allow development teams to quickly build, code, deploy and manage applications. However, the introduction of these new technologies in the software supply chain often create opportunities for malicious actors, leading to high-profile breaches. Raising the question, how can agencies maintain mission focus while ensuring that the software and applications they use are secure, resistant to tampering, and less vulnerable to attacks? During our virtual summit, presented by Veracode, join information technology, DevOps and cybersecurity leaders as they discuss the unique challenges agencies face in securing applications. They will explore how agencies can overcome these challenges by using the appropriate technologies and platforms needed to identify and fix vulnerabilities before they adversely affect operations.

In an increasingly digital world, government leaders need tools and systems that allow them to move expediently and collaboratively. These leaders also need to ensure that their citizens can access their services, particularly in underserved communities. The fact each government agency often determines its own operational strategies, however, presents an enormous roadblock. Scattered, piecemeal technological implementation has resulted in agencies often being out of sync with one another. This mismatch has long prevented agencies from operating at their full collaborative and innovative potential. Instead of scrambling to catch up – as government agencies across the world had to do during the COVID-19 pandemic – agencies now have a chance to think ahead and modernize to better prepare for future opportunities – and risks. How can the public sector solve this multi-pronged problem to realize long term benefits and capture the full potential of contemporary innovations? This is the question we will explore at Public Sector Network’s Government Innovation Virginia program. Join our prestigious speaking faculty as they address how people, processes, and technology all contribute to advancing government innovation throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. This one-day event will provide the ideal meeting place to learn, collaborate and discuss current trends and best practices.