Fed Gov Today

📊 Better Contracting, Better Outcomes: Accelerating Innovation Through Agile Contracting Efstathia (Effie) Fragogiannis Fragogiannis, Director of Contracts and Senior Procurement Executive at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), highlights DARPA's pioneering efforts to streamline the contracting process, thereby fostering innovation and attracting non-traditional defense contractors. Fragogiannis shares DARPA's "Pitch Day" initiative, a program designed to expedite the contracting process by allowing same-day evaluations and contract awards. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ehX25dUy

💡Innovation in Government: Harnessing AI in Cybersecurity - Building Responsible and Reliable Systems Presented by Microsoft Federal & Carahsoft Steve Faehl, Security CTO at Microsoft Federal, explores the transformative impact of AI in the field of cybersecurity, emphasizing that AI’s potential lies in thoughtful system design rather than simply applying it to individual problems. He notes that AI provides capabilities to analyze data on a scale that was previously unmanageable, allowing security teams to rethink traditional methods. Instead of treating AI as a tool that offers a direct solution, organizations need to develop entire systems that leverage AI’s strengths. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eyeTnUmN

📺 Tune in Sunday, Dec 22nd at 10:30a on ABC 7 Navigating 2025: Federal Efficiency, Innovation, and Workforce Transformation The latest episode of Fed Gov Today with Francis Rose focuses on the top priorities for federal agencies in 2025, as identified by leading experts in government performance, technology, procurement, and workforce transformation. We asked our panelists to share the Top 5 things they are watching into 2025 in the federal government. These discussions underscore the importance of strategic leadership and innovation in driving government efficiency and effectiveness. Featured on the program: 🏛️ Robert Shea, CEO, GovNavigators, former Associate Director for Administration and Government Performance at the Office of Management and Budge 🏛️ Sonny Hashmi, Head of Global Public Sector, Unqork, Former Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service at the General Services Administration 🏛️ Roger Waldron, President, The Coalition for Government Procurement 🏛️ Dave Wennergren, CEO, American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC)-IAC, former Deputy Chief Information Officer and Assistant Deputy Chief Management Officer at the Defense Department 🏛️ Julie Dunne, Principal, Monument Advocacy, former Commissioner of the Federal Acquisition Service, GSA and former acquisition policy staff at House Oversight and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committees More Info: https://lnkd.in/eMynPpi3

📊 Better Contracting, Better Outcomes: Energizing the Contracting Community for Better Outcomes Presented by National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Kraig Conrad, CAE, CTP, CEO of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), shares his vision for enhancing the effectiveness of federal contracting through a renewed focus on hands-on training and early collaboration. Speaking from the NCMA World Congress, Conrad outlines the association's commitment to providing contracting professionals with practical tools and experiences that they can take back to their workplaces. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ehX25dUy

🌐 IC Insights Presented by SAS & Carahsoft Mary Beth Simmons, AI & Data Expert at SAS Federal, shares key advancements in edge analytics for defense. Simmons highlights the need for solutions that function in disconnected environments, self-train in real time, and adapt to adversarial conditions. Progress in the field has moved from testing in controlled lab environments to real-world deployments that integrate data from multiple sensors and intelligence sources. ▶ Watch the video below to learn more. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ddceZPC9

💡Innovation in Government: Addressing Technical Debt in Data Security and Cloud Environments Presented by Lookout & Carahsoft James Coyle, the U.S. Public Sector CTO at Lookout, discusses the pressing issues of technical debt and data security as they relate to federal agencies. He emphasizes that while many agencies are increasingly aware of their accumulated technical debt from legacy systems, they are beginning to see the benefits of adopting innovative, cloud-based solutions that can streamline their operations and enhance data security. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/ec7UzWuY

🔎 Industry Insight - Innovating Federal Procurement: Building a Culture of Collaboration and Creativity Presented by SAIC Karen B., Vice President for Veterans Affairs at SAIC, highlights the importance of innovative acquisition techniques to meet the federal government’s technology needs. Drawing inspiration from the Department of Homeland Security’s Procurement Innovation Lab, she advocates for a cultural shift in procurement practices across agencies, emphasizing leadership, collaboration, and risk-taking. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eWdVhTXv

🔎 Industry Insight: Building the Cyber Workforce of the Future Presented by AFCEA International & Carahsoft Lieutenant General (Ret.) Susan Lawrence, President and CEO of AFCEA International discusses the urgent need for a united front between government, industry and academia to build a robust cyber workforce. She emphasized engaging students in STEM from an early age through initiatives like Signal Kids Magazine, where young minds write about technology and its impact. More: https://lnkd.in/e8BKgHCQ

🔍 Industry Insight: Bridging Edge Computing and Data Sharing Across Civilian and Defense Agencies Daniel O’Donohue, Senior Vice President of Strategic Programs at Owl Cyber Defense, discusses the pivotal role of edge computing and secure data sharing in strengthening national response capabilities between the Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian agencies. While the DoD has pioneered edge computing solutions due to pressing security threats, O’Donohue emphasizes that similar data-sharing capabilities are now critical for civilian agencies, especially for crisis responses to natural disasters and infrastructure vulnerabilities. More: https://lnkd.in/dgV-fFBz

🔍 Industry Insight: AI and Collaboration Take Center Stage at Billington CyberSecurity Summit Presented by Billington CyberSecurity Troy Schneider, Vice President and General Manager at Billington CyberSecurity, shares the expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. He points out that AI is now central to almost every cybersecurity discussion, being used both as a tool to strengthen defenses and as a weapon exploited by cyber adversaries. Schneider explains that AI's ability to process vast amounts of data has enabled organizations to make better use of telemetry and log files to detect and respond to threats more effectively. More: https://lnkd.in/gVMSVzHh #FedGovToday #IndustryInsight #BillingtonCyberSecurity #CyberSecurity #AIinCyberSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInnovation #DataProtection #Millgate #AI #Automation #CompetitiveAdvantage