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Cyber at Machine Speed: How DHS and the Navy Are Preparing for the Next Fight

Cybersecurity is becoming faster, more complex and increasingly intertwined with artificial intelligence. On this episode of Fed Gov Today, DHS’s Donald Coulter explains how growing threats and increasingly capable AI models are putting pressure on cyber defenders to move faster and build an adversarial mindset into AI systems. Carahsoft’s Mike McCalip discusses workforce development and how AI can help people process information and make better-informed decisions. Finally, Navy cyber leader Chris Page explains why cyber could become the main effort in future military operations and how resilience, fallback capabilities and training can help sailors continue operating through cyberattacks.

The Missing Link in Federal HR Modernization

GAO Breaks Down DHS's $10.7 Billion Contract Savings Estimate

OneGov Hits $1 Billion in Savings: What GSA Is Planning Next

The General Services Administration’s OneGov initiative is entering its second year with more than $1 billion in savings and an ambitious goal to change how the federal government buys technology.
Secret Service Expands AI Workforce to Accelerate Agency Modernization

The U.S. Secret Service is expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities by combining targeted hiring, rapid experimentation, and close collaboration with mission teams.
Can the FAR Overhaul Survive a Leadership Change?

Former Office of Federal Procurement Policy Administrator Joe Jordan says maintaining momentum will depend on institutionalizing reforms and finding leaders willing to continue the work.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Inside OPM’s HR Overhaul: Tech Force Expands, AI Enters Hiring and Benefits Get a Rethink

OPM expands Tech Force, tests AI in hiring and advances HR 2.0 as Deloitte highlights a major gap in federal benefits.

How Intelligence, AI and Space Integration Are Changing the Fight

Fed Gov Today explores DIA Next, intelligence fusion and Space Command’s push to use AI, data and integration to deliver faster decision advantage.

The Pentagon’s Billion-Dollar Bet on America’s Defense Supply Chain

David Lorch explains how the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital uses loans to address national security supply chain gaps and vulnerabilities.

CBP’s Cloud Countdown, AI’s Cyber Challenge & OneGov’s $1 Billion Milestone

CBP races to the cloud, AI reshapes cybersecurity, and GSA’s OneGov marks $1 billion in savings while transforming federal IT acquisition.

Modernizing Government Operations Through Customer Experience, Cloud Security, and Financial Oversight

DFAS, Congressman James Walkinshaw, and HUD discuss modernization, FedRAMP, AI, customer experience, and grant oversight.

Fed Gov Today on Location

Innovation in Government: DoDIIS 2026

From zero trust and artificial intelligence assurance to data-centric modernization and cyber intelligence, leaders from across the intelligence and defense communities are rethinking how technology supports the mission. Recorded at DoDIIS 2026, these conversations explore how government and industry are moving beyond collaboration toward deeper integration—while keeping security, trust, workforce readiness and operational outcomes at the center.

FedRAMP’s Next Era: Building a Faster, Smarter and More Trusted Cloud Security Program

Innovation in Government: DevSecOps at Mission Speed

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Sept 8 - 9 - Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Digital Transformation Summit

September 22 - Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Cente

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Former IRS Commissioner’s Three-Word Warning for Government AI: “Slow Your Roll”

Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel explains why agencies should “slow your roll” on AI and balance productivity gains with responsible risk management.

The Space Force Has a Commercial Data Problem. The Solution May Already Exist

Jon Ludwigson of GAO explains how commercial space data can expand Pentagon capabilities and the challenges slowing its adoption across the Space Force.

TSP’s Digital Overhaul: Faster Payments, Stronger Security and a New Life Events Hub

TSP’s Jim Kaplan discusses new digital tools, faster payments, stronger security and upgrades designed to improve the participant experience.

Why the Pentagon Can’t Afford to Wait for Quantum

Former DTRA program manager Steve Hoffman explains how quantum technology, rapid innovation and warfighter feedback could reshape defense.

The Pentagon’s $7 Billion IT Buying Bet: Can Category Management Finally Work?

Pentagon IT buying is changing. Danielle Metz explains how category management could cut costs, improve access and reshape enterprise acquisition.

Modernizing Government

Beyond Governance: The New CDO Agenda

Data is no longer simply something federal agencies collect and govern—it is becoming the foundation for mission decisions, operational modernization and artificial intelligence. In this episode of Modernizing Government: The EY Insight, Marseta Dill, Acting Chief Data Officer at the Federal Aviation Administration, and Kamna Bohra, Senior Manager at EY, join Fed Gov Today host Francis Rose to examine the expanding role of the chief data officer. They discuss breaking down organizational silos, treating data as an enterprise asset, unlocking knowledge hidden in unstructured information and preparing agencies to use AI responsibly. The conversation reveals why the new CDO agenda extends far beyond governance—and into the design of the federal organization of the future.

Financing the Future: From Acquisition to Execution in the Digital Era

In this episode examines the full modernization journey—from establishing operational requirements and securing funding to acquisition, deployment and long-term sustainment.

The Intelligent Border: Fast. Agile. Secure

This episode explores how data, cloud, and emerging technologies are reshaping the mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the federal government at large.

Presented by EY

Cyber by Design: Building Security and Resilience Into Government Modernization

Dr. Justin Ubert, Division Chief for Cybersecurity & Operations at the Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation, and Rob Brougham, Principal of Cybersecurity at EY
Transforming the CFO Function

Sherlonda Goode-Jones, Government and Public Sector Growth and Solutions Leader
SOF Week 2026

Amy Fenstermacher, Global Grants Technology Leader

Custom Programming

In Depth Series

Audit Readiness: In Depth

The latest edition of Audit Readiness: In Depth, sponsored by KPMG, takes a close look at the War Department’s ongoing journey toward achieving and sustaining clean audit opinions.
AI & Automation: In Depth

AI & Automation: In Depth, sponsored by Microsoft, brings together federal and industry leaders to explore how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping government operations, research, and service delivery.
Cloud Security: In Depth

In this special In Depth edition of Fed Gov Today, sponsored by Cisco, government and industry leaders break down what it really takes to protect the cloud in high-stakes, mission-driven environments.
Zero Trust: In Depth - Navigating the Federal Government’s Cybersecurity Evolution

In this special program, sponsored by Booz Allen, Francis Rose talks with cybersecurity leaders from DISA, the State Department, GAO, and Booz Allen about the progress agencies are making, the challenges they’re facing, and the strategies that will define the future of Zero Trust across government.