4, ba Our approach for this in-person training event is to provide the relevant information which internal control professionals will need to fulfill the "Internal Control Life Cycle" using the "top-down, risk-based" approach. We provide the background knowledge sources, advice on how to conduct risk assessments, discuss scoping, and review how to plan the assessment of an internal control framework based on COSO. Risk management activities ar...

4, ba Are your ITGC audits really helping to reduce your cybersecurity risks? This CPE internal auditor training event is designed for the financial auditor and IT auditor who need to improve their practical knowledge covering information technology general controls (ITGC). The attendees are walked through the concepts and frameworks that are important to the ITGC internal audit activities in order to create an added value for their organizati...

The Ninth Annual DC Metro Cyber Security Summit returns on July 28th, In-Person at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner and Virtually Live-Streamed as it connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Admission is $195 each for in-person attendance, giving you access to all Interactive Panels, Discussions...

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way that the workforce is created and maintained. With the “Great Resignation,” higher numbers of remote/hybrid employees, and the challenges of creating interpersonal relationships with asynchronous work, how are Federal agencies utilizing emerging technologies to help close the gaps? A large call for upskilling and diversifying the workforce requires a fresh perspective on the en...

In this course, you will learn why market research is conducted, when and how to conduct market research; the regulatory nature of FAR Part 10 and how it ties into other decisions such as acquisition planning (Part 7) small business set-asides, commercial items, contract type selection and more, and how to get better results by making your data collection methods easier. The course will use real life scenarios, examples from GSA’s market...

WELCOME TO INTERFACE Albuquerque 2022! IT Infrastructure is constantly changing, bringing more new challenges with it every day. From ransomware and the latest security threats to needs for increased bandwidth and storage, it’s nearly impossible to keep up to date. Our conference is designed to help. We’ve assembled a combination of Best-in-Breed hardware and software solutions, along with local experts and organizations, to help e...

Spreadsheets have been deeply presented in our lives for many years; many cannot imagine a day without them. Between formulas, pivot tables, broken macros, VBA codes, debugging, circular references, auto-recovery files, and endless versions on a shared folder... Spreadsheets have their limits. Join Alteryx to learn how states are using Alteryx to: Reduce their dependence on spreadsheetsIncrease their productivity Deliver actionable insights fr...

When DOD rolled out its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program in 2020, it was designed to secure the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in systems used by contractors in Defense Industrial Base that support business and warfighting efforts. Initially, an independent accreditation body was to certify a group of third-party assessment organizations. The plan ran into a number of obstacles as industry organizations questioned...

With the supply chain crisis remaining at the forefront of public concern, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently commented on Twitter that the data sharing bedrock within the White House' Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative will help streamline a clogged supply chain. "Sharing data is key to making the most of the physical infrastructure we have," he said. By Harmonizing processes, applications, and data being sha...

Spreadsheets have been deeply presented in our lives for many years; many cannot imagine a day without them. Between formulas, pivot tables, broken macros, VBA codes, debugging, circular references, auto-recovery files, and endless versions on a shared folder... Spreadsheets have their limits. Join Alteryx to learn how states are using Alteryx to: Reduce their dependence on spreadsheetsIncrease their productivity Deliver actionable insights fr...