As cybersecurity threats have become more prevalent and more harmful in recent years – and as the threat landscape itself has become exponentially more dispersed and harder to secure – one truth has become increasingly evident: State and local governments can’t handle this on their own. Outside of a few large states and a small handful of big cities, the vast majority of governments lack the staff, funding and expertise it t...

Air travel is back. Domestic holiday air travel topped pre-pandemic levels for the first time this Labor Day, and daily averages are quickly returning to 2019 levels as well. But flight cancellations, service delays and other uncertainties make flying a frustrating experience. One frustration, however, may soon be a thing of the past. A growing number of U.S. airports are implementing new technology that would eliminate the wait for passenger...

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition is the largest and most impactful law enforcement event of the year – more than 16,000 public safety professionals come to learn new techniques, advance their knowledge and careers, and equip their department for ongoing success. The three tenets of the conference are training, networking, and exhibit hall education. IACP 2022 will span four days of...

Conference Dates: October 16-19, 2022 | Exhibit Dates: October 17-18, 2022Who provides our nation with its strategic scientific and technological capabilities?It's a large, dedicated group of professionals at 17 Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. This elite group executes long-term government scientific and technological missions, often with complex security, safety, project management or other operational challenges. And once a...

Government and industry participants will enjoy the Springfield Golf and Country Club on October 17, 2022. Proceeds will support AFFIRM’s STEM scholarships and grants program. The tournament is also an excellent networking opportunity for participants to renew and expand business relationships. Registration includes: Donation to the scholarship fund Greens fees and carts (golf)/Court fees (tennis) Closest to the pin and longest drive con...

Recent federal stimulus programs sent billions of dollars to higher education. This session will break down significant higher education funding streams in the CARES Act, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA Act), and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This conversation will explore how these funds may be used to improve student outcomes, modernize legacy technologies, launch new serv...

The Fourth Annual Scottsdale/Phoenix Cyber Security Summit returns on October 14th, In-Person at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas 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 Intera...

The realm of cloud security is rapidly expanding and evolving. Security teams have a lot to keep up with, and need to know the latest and greatest cloud security services, controls, trends, and technology innovations that are helping to secure cloud access, services, and assets in a widely diverse set of cloud environments. In the Cloud track at Cyber Solutions Fest 2022, leading solution providers and practitioners will highlight the newest t...

One of the most prolific attacks over the past few years, that has touched nearly every industry and kept security professionals up at night, is ransomware. Ever-looming as the threat that can bring an organization to a halt, we have seen an explosive growth in ransomware and extortion attacks. Driven by never-ending vulnerabilities and automated attack tools, ransomware shows little signs of slowing down. It is time to change that pace. Join...

The technological landscape is always evolving to better fill the needs of consumers, especially when it comes to paying for education. Today’s advancements create an environment where cash or check are no longer the preferred methods. Instead, consumers would rather pay with contactless technology or by digital payments.For higher education institutions, being able to offer a variety of payment options is critical to seamless business...