Meeting Your Professional Development Resolutions
Register for the 2021 NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit, and you’ll get access to a two-day event where you can develop new skills, make new connections and grow as a public servant.
Incident Response – Why Government Should Plan and Practice Its InfoSec Readiness
Does your government agency have an incident response plan? If so, how often do you review it or ideally practice it? Let’s review some of the obvious and some of the less well-known benefits of prioritizing the planning and testing of IR plans.
Reflections on a Dream: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King famously said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others?” It is this quote that I believe epitomizes Dr. King’s legacy and also speaks to who we are as public servants.
Secure Remote Access for the Long Term
Providing the right level of access, performance and security for remote workers using the cloud requires solutions that can scale virtually infinitely.
Remote Work Highlights Need for Seamless Collaboration
As many state and local government employees continue to work remotely, government has an opportunity to confront longstanding collaboration challenges and provide employees with the collaboration tools they need to get the job done, efficiently and effectively.
Answer the Call to Serve: Volunteer
Do you have a calling to serve? There are so many ways to get involved as a volunteer, even for those who are pressed for time.
Local Government Can’t Wait: 5 Tips to Prepare for the Transition
With the inauguration of a new president and convening of a new Congress, localities will have to move quickly to ensure they can carry out a smooth transition for their federally funded projects amid an ongoing, increasingly devastating, pandemic.
Extending Innovation’s Borders With SD-WAN
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased pressure on agencies in two key ways. First, they are facing unprecedented demand for remote work. Second, this push has strained their IT networks with historic burdens.
Enabling Agencies to Succeed with DevSecOps
As agencies adopt a DevOps methodology, they need to adapt their approach to application security. It’s not just about “shifting left,” it’s about approaching security with a DevOps mindset.
Sage Advice for Surviving Major Workplace Transitions
Change can be difficult, but it is also inevitable. Here is some advice for being prepared to embrace change and thrive in your new circumstances.