Citizens are increasingly look to engage with government through digital services, however the experience varies widely from agency to agency. Leading agencies are developing citizen-centric websites, mobile experiences and opening up data portals previously inaccessible to citizens. These agencies are seeing their citizens increase their digital engagement, and are beginning to view their website asRead… Read more »
2015 saw one of the worst government data breaches in history with 21.5 million identities exposed — and that was only the beginning. With such a daunting threat landscape, security becomes everyone’s job. Government leaders must assure they properly train staff and take the proper steps to protect confidential data, while staying abreast of constantlyRead… Read more »
All roads lead to security. In our increasingly digital world, cybersecurity has become one of the most important challenges the government faces. Last December, Congress and the White House took a step forward to improve security in government by passing the Cybersecurity Act of 2015. The Act provides important tools necessary to strengthen the nation’sRead… Read more »
The government workforce is rapidly changing. Retirements, political turnover, budget constraints, and outdated talent software makes it difficult for HR professionals to adapt. Unified talent management tools can help with better: Recruiting: Expand traditional search methods to identify the most talented candidates from the next generation. Onboarding: Effectively onboard new employees so they get up-to-speedRead… Read more »
Want a promotion? To be considered for a great assignment? How about recognition? Doing your job well, is awesome, but doing it well by going beyond the call of duty will make you valuable. There are many ways to do this without stepping on those proverbial toes or running into brick walls. Check out thisRead… Read more »
The OPM cyber breach affected approximately 21.5 million identities. In response, OMB released the Cybersecurity Strategy and Implementation Plan to help agencies set priorities and better secure their networks. A secure agency depends not only on employee awareness of their roles in keeping information secure, but also on providing an environment that balances security andRead… Read more »
Have you heard the latest buzzword floating around government – DevOps? If you haven’t, fear not, you are not alone. At it’s most basic, DevOps is a software development methodology that has the potential to transform the way government creates solutions for agencies and for citizens. However, the journey to successful DevOps is not withoutRead… Read more »
Five years ago cloud was a buzzword. Today, cloud is part of the way government works. It’s embedded into the system. However, the road to full cloud business integration is not seamless. There are major challenges and hurdles that agencies face when trying to make cloud a strategic business asset. Join the on-demand training whereRead… Read more »
GovLoop’s 5th Annual Government Innovators Virtual Summit is taking place April 20th, and you should join us to get real tips to tackle some of government’s biggest challenges. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of current government trends and innovative practices to turn your ideas into action. WHY ATTEND? It’s completely free and you’llRead… Read more »
In 2016, government agencies are exposed to a greater volume and variety of attacks than ever before. And they can come from within the organization, whether malicious or not. In open, multi-perimeter enterprises, it’s important that organizations have the ability to manage user accounts, including privileged users, across different environments. It’s also essential that youRead… Read more »