December 2008

Ronald Reagan Building andInternational Trade Center, Washington Cybersecurity remains one of themost pressing issues facing governmentagencies and contractors. Networks areunder seemingly endless attacks, and it isnot just teenage hackers trying to break in.Cyberwarfare and cybercrime are realthreats. The lineup of speakers includesHomeland Security Secretary MichaelChertoff, Deputy Defense Secretary GordonEngland and Lt. Gen. Keith Alexander, directorof the National Security Agency. Go to afcea.org/events/solutions. The annual awards program byWashington Technology's sister publicationFederal Computer Week recognizes the topleaders and newsmakers in the federalinformation technology sector in 2008.Nominations are open to government andindustry officials. A panel of experts willchoose the winners based on the nominees'contributions in 2008. One piece of advice:This is not a popularity contest. The key isimpact. fed100.com/Forms/Federal-100.aspx.