Learn best practices and lessons learned from agencies who have deployed Cloud solutions and integrated Cloud Computing into their infrastructures
Review Cloud Computing Guidance documents from NIST, White House and other government Cloud Computing policy makers
Discuss in detail Security concerns associated with Cloud Computing and collaborate on real solutions based on available technologies and lessons learned
CYBER SECURITY
Overview of the White House’s new Cyber Security initiative with in depth discussion on expectations, new policies and expectations and how the Cyber Security Czar will impact CIOs, CTOs, CISOs and Chief Architects.
Analysis of emerging threats coming out of both the rise in cyber attacks, an increase in the sophistication of attacks, and the growth of emerging technologies such as Cloud Computing and Web 2.0
Discussion of FISMA 2.0 and how it will change the focus of CISOs from reporting to actual prevention and monitoring
Live Demonstrations of next generation cyber security, Identity Management and intrusion detection/prevention technologies
LEADERSHIP & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
In depth focus on how IT executives must act as leaders for change in their agencies and discussion on specific tools, techniques and strategies to implement transformational leadership at all levels of an organization
Discuss change management best practices as they relate to new technologies, a changing workforce, and a new administration
Learn what the new administration’s views are on performance management and what the appointment of a Chief Performance Officer means for agency requirements
Discuss Project Management best practices and concepts and hear case studies on Project Management programs currently in pace which are driving increased efficiencies and results
PRIVACY & E-DISCOVERY
Hear case studies and lessons learned from Chief Privacy Officers on their collaboration with the Security, EA and CIOs office and learn best practices to ensure Privacy standards are maintained in all technology initiatives
Update on the FEA-Security and Privacy Profile and the critical role EA and Security Architectures play in Privacy
Hear updates on E-Discovery requirements facing agencies and learn about new technologies and solutions to meet these needs
HEALTH IT
Update on the Federal Health IT reform initiative with particular focus on Information Sharing, Security and Segment Architecture
Detailed discussion on how privacy, security and identity management concerns play into Health IT initiatives and what can be done using existing technologies and policies to minimize risk
SOCIAL NETWORKING / WEB 2.0
Analysis of how a new workforce, disruptive technologies, and changing expectation on the availability of information from both the Administration and US Citizens are influencing the adoption of social networking in the government
A look at security concerns with the use of Social Networking and other Web 2.0 technologies and what can be done to minimize risk and exposure
Live Demonstrations of existing social networking technologies and case-studies of successful social networking sites currently used in government
A look at Governance Strategies in the new Web 2.0 landscape
TRANSPARENCY & OPEN GOVERNMENT
In depth analysis and status-check of current Transparency initiatives underway across the federal government to share best practices and lessons learned including Recovery.gov and Data.gov
Review of the Administration’s expectations with regard to transparency and how this affects an agencies obligation to share information and modernize its sharing data, knowledge and resource sharing policies
In-depth look at various technologies, software and technology applications that are critical to supporting the administrations Transparency and Open Government requirements
GREEN IT
Discussion of an agencies responsibility regarding Green IT and Sustainability and how new technologies such as Energy Dashboards and Data Inspection tools along with infrastructure modernization and virtualization best practices can be implemented to support Green IT initiatives
Case studies from Agencies who have successfully completed data center consolidation and virtualization programs including metrics for measuring success
A look at the impact Data plays in the Greening of an agencies IT including Information Lifecycle Management and Data De-Duplication
SERVICE ORIENTED ARCHITECTURES (SOA)
Discussion on SOA is and how it can be used to meet government enterprise architecture and IT goals and modernize an agency’s IT infrastructure
Best practices on bringing together the business and IT sides of an agency when creating SOA strategies
TELEWORK & MOBILE WORKERS
Learn best practices and lessons learned on how to ensure secure of data and devices for your mobile employees while maintaining access to mission critical networks and information
Discuss telework policies, technologies, and roll-out strategies that have proved successful at other agencies
IT GOVERNANCE
Discussion on how IT Governance can be used to ensure the correct type of information is reaching decision makers
Learn how to involve all stakeholders into the governance process to gain buy-in from both business and IT sides of the house and deliver true value to the agency
Best Practices on measuring the success of agency IT Governance initiatives
ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE
Overview on FSAM, LoB and other Segment architecture methodologies and guidance from OMB
Discussion and case studies from senior agency and department leaders on how EA can be used to drive critical business objectives through collaboration at the administrative, business and CIO levels
Learn best practices on EA fundamentals such as Capital Planning and Investment Controls (CPIC), Infrastructure Optimization, Capital Expenditures, and Federal Enterprise Architecture initiatives
Showcase new technologies designed to help visualize an agency’s architecture
TECHNOLOGY FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
Detailed case studies sharing best practices on how Defense, Intelligence and Civilian agencies are successfully collaborating on various information sharing initiatives for National Security
Hear updates from Defense agencies on Net-Centricity, DoD Architectural Framework, and EA Career Path Training
Overview of the threat posed to the National Grid and the Defense, Intelligence and Civilian agencies play in securing this national asset
INFORMATION SHARING & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT
Discuss the evolution of information sharing to support the exchange of knowledge and what the newly formed roles of Chief Knowledge Officers means for agency information sharing initiatives
Hear from established information sharing programs such as NIEM and PM-ISE on best practices and lessons learned regarding technology and policy implementation to support inter and intra-agency information sharing
IDENTITY MANAGEMENT
Moving beyond a discussion on simply the implementation of smart cards and looking at fully utilizing the technologies currently in place to meet and exceed the objectives of HSPD-12 and other identity management initiatives
Use of advanced smart card, ID, and biometric technology to facilitate logical access to information at the individual user-station level
Discussion of the concept of “Universal Identity Management” and why it is an important model to follow
ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT & CONTRACTING
Learn how new requirements and guidelines will change how contractors will be held accountable for project outcomes
Discuss how to work closely with contractors to ensure project success and that agency security and privacy requirements are met
Discuss how transparency requirements and information sharing initiatives can be facilitated given current licensing regulations
