What to Remember When Thinking About Cyberthreats
Did you know that 2015 saw one of the worst government data breaches in history with 21.5 million identities exposed? With such a daunting threat landscape, security becomes everyone’s job.
Posts By Katarina Hong
The Keys to Unified Talent Management
“Did you know that approximately 10,000 people will retire each day? This means 43 percent of the current workforce will retire in the next decade,” stated Steve Dobberowsky, Principal, Thought Leadership & Advisory Services at Cornerstone. There are many challenges that agencies face today, such as shrinking budgets and the Baby Boomer retirements. So, howRead… Read more »
Networking from the Light Side
There is arguably no more important skill for government career growth than networking. And doing it well can be the difference between landing a promotion or big project and being stuck in place. But it’s scary, and can be daunting to feel like you’re doing it well. So how do you advance? The key, weRead… Read more »
Stopping Insider Threats with Effective Security Solutions
Best practices for mitigating both intentional and accidental insider threats within government organizations.
Cloud as a Financial Model
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s cloud. Cloud has been a buzzword in the technology world for a while now. So, what is cloud? Simply put, cloud is a style of computing that can scale IT-related capabilities as a service, and it’s used in many places today, including the government. Though it’s becomeRead… Read more »
How to Improve Application Performance
“We depend on applications today,” stated Zach Trusty, Senior Solutions Engineer at Riverbed Technology. Think about how often you check the weather app to pick out an outfit or check all your social media sites from your phone. Applications are a constant in our lives. Applications are frequently used, but they are routinely updated asRead… Read more »
Tips for Becoming a Senior Leader in Government
Learn something new everyday – that’s a phrase you’ve heard since you were little. You should always be looking for new experiences, skills to gain and ways to grow in leadership positions. As much as you want to do all these things, it’s easier said than done. So, where do you begin? In GovLoop’s recentRead… Read more »
Transforming IT Operations to Delivery Efficient Business Services
You know how you expect all your technology to work smoothly? Think about how annoyed you get when your apps won’t update or your email won’t sync fast enough. “We expect applications to be available all the time and the experience to be perfect,” said Craig Chapman, Sales Manager and Customer Champion of ServiceNow. TheseRead… Read more »
How Passion is a Key Ingredient to Balance
Nowadays, finding the balance with conventional and agile IT is what most agencies are aiming for. So, how do you create this balance? The federal government, specifically IT workers, are usually comfortable with traditional IT systems because they have been around for a while and they know how the system functions. And especially for thoseRead… Read more »
STABILITY & AGILITY: HOW TO STRIKE THE BALANCE
We’re always trying to find balance, whether it’s with work-life balance or that yoga pose you’ve been trying to nail for weeks. There needs to be a happy medium for all these things and government IT, too. Conventional and agile IT working together to create harmony is the goal for government agencies. And by leveragingRead… Read more »