This Nonprofit Tackles National Security Challenges Through an Innovation Ecosystem
TAC engages the broader defense and tech community to help develop the workforce and solve cybersecurity problems.
Part of tackling defense and national security challenges requires engaging academia, developing the workforce, and bringing in the next commercial technical capability or process. That’s the aim of the Technology Advancement Center, a nonprofit innovating around some of the Pentagon’s toughest cybersecurity and technology challenges.
CEO Gregg Smith, a longstanding technology leader, discusses how the organization fits into some of the Defense Department’s newest strategies such as those around artificial intelligence and zero trust. He also discusses his goals for TAC as it works with smaller organizations working at every angle of innovation to teach them how to do business with the government and bring new solutions into agencies like the U.S. Cyber Command, National Security Agency, DISA and more.
-
Gregg Smith CEO Technology Advancement Center
-
Federal Leaders Revamp Tech Workforce, Policy
Despite the rise in interest of emerging technology, federal leaders see data, policy and the workforce as a best vehicle for change.
4m read -
Looking Back at the First Trump Administration's Tech Priorities
In his first term, Donald Trump supported cybersecurity, space policy and artificial intelligence development.
4m read -
Securing the Expanding Attack Surface in Cyberspace
Agencies undergoing digital transformation face a more intricate threat landscape and a wider threat target for adversaries looking to exploit vulnerabilities. This panel dives into strategies agencies are undertaking to safeguard these complex environments, including zero-trust architecture, vigilant monitoring and robust cybersecurity training.
30m watch -
Labor CAIO Outlines Responsible and Ethical AI Priorities, Use Cases
Department of Labor Chief AI Officer Mangala Kuppa outlined how her role is shaping the agency’s artificial intelligence strategy.
20m watch
