Health services are an essential mission for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Health and Human Services, the Defense Health Agency and many other federal organizations. The program needs and spending to support them are massive – DHA alone had more than $17 billion in contract awards last year – but the complexity and unique demands of the federal health sector make this an especially challenging market. Washington...

This CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) Level 1 Implementation training event focuses on helping organizations establish a security foundation required for higher levels of the CMMC model. DoD contractors are required to be CMMC Level 1 certified by January 1, 2026. This first 4 CPE training event overviews the practices outlined in 48 CFR 52.204-21, which sets basic safeguarding requirements for covered contractor information...

Serious Cyber Security Training in Virginia Beach Celebrating 35 Years of Cybersecurity Excellence Elevate your expertise with cyber security training at SANS Virginia Beach 2024 (Aug 19 - 30, ET). Led by industry-leading instructors renowned for their deep knowledge and practical insights, this event offers unparalleled, live access to your favorite cyber experts. Filled with hands-on labs, simulations, and exercises designed to equip you wit...

This webinar delves into the power of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) in deciphering the complexities of the war in Ukraine. We'll explore how publicly available information can shed light on: OSINT in Action: Unveiling the war's realities through the analysis of open-source information. Beyond Ukraine: Examining how OSINT sheds light on Russia's global military and information operations. The US Challenge: Understanding the thre...

As agencies face unprecedented data volumes and velocity, managing the speed and size of the data flow efficiently becomes a significant challenge, especially with the growing use of AI-based analytics. Over 80% of government employees use AI regularly, expanding the expectations and complexities in trusted data management. While it can provide the rich insights needed to solve problems, extracting necessary actionable data in context often pr...

All federal users including contracting officers, program office officials, managers, and executive staff are invited to participate in these complimentary webinars to learn how the VETS 2 GWAC can support their agency IT project initiatives. Warranted contracting officers must complete this training before requesting a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA), which will authorize them to issue orders against the VETS 2 GWAC. Participants wi...

Application and API security are rapidly evolving. Faced with new challenges that span traditional on-premise data centers, distributed multi-cloud environments, and legacy versus modern application deployments, the DoD requires flexible solutions to rapidly address a surging attack vector and an expanding threat landscape. On this Tech on Tap tour stop, we will focus on these new security threats and provide you with real-world examples of so...

All federal users including contracting officers, program office officials, managers, and executive staff are invited to participate in these complimentary webinars to learn how Alliant 2 can support their agency IT project initiatives. Warranted contracting officers must complete this training before requesting a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA), which will authorize them to issue orders against Alliant 2. This webinar is not open t...

Power grids, water systems, transportation networks and other vital services are essential to communities but lack substantial cyber defenses. Their vulnerabilities make them tempting targets, whether for nation-states or cybercriminals. For instance, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a warning earlier this year that a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group already has footholds in multiple networks operated by...

Earned Value Management (EVM) is a project management technique used to assess and monitor a project’s performance and progress in terms of scope, time, and cost. It integrates project scope, schedule, and cost variables to comprehensively view project performance and progress.Importance of Earned Value Management:Comprehensive Performance MeasurementPredictive AnalysisEnhanced Decision-MakingImproved CommunicationRisk ManagementAccounta...