Ross Gianfortune

Guertin has been serving as the Defense Department's director of operational test and evaluation since 2021.

HHS initiatives tackle rising data breaches and include comprehensive strategy to safeguard health systems.

The agency developed standards for more than a dozen cyber occupations that would address national security needs.

Census leaders tout open data innovation and cross-sector collaboration through a focus on the user experience.

The program includes partnerships with dozens of industry and government partners and delivers on the White House's AI executive order.

DISA's Korie Seville said balancing needs and training are critical to the cloud mission across the Defense Department.

Leading officials from Coast Guard, Marines and Navy cited innovation in contracting as a major reason for better delivery of technology.

CIO Jane Rathbun said the department is addressing cybersecurity by “taking a holistic look” at its systems.

Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Navy officials said they are working on new hiring strategies and partnerships amid evolving threats.

Many taxpayers increasingly expect flexible, easy and self-directed digital interactions, agency leaders said.