The continuous evolution of technology presents us with a dynamic landscape filled with both promise and challenges. As the internet gained widespread adoption, it revolutionized various aspects of our lives, introducing innovations such as online shopping and real-time news updates, alongside issues like spam, phishing, and malware. Traditionally, government entities have been cautious in adopting new technologies, often due to regulatory con...

What is Copilot for Microsoft 365? It’s a Copilot assistant to accelerate productivity with Microsoft 365 apps and chat with your data.Join us virtually, from the East coast to West coast on this Brunch & Learn series where we’ll dive into AI, Copilot, and experiences powered by AI to help you harness the potential of AI for your organization.In this webinar, we will deep dive into details of how M365 and Copilot handles and pr...

In an era where cyberwarfare is a pivotal element of national security, federal organizations require a network infrastructure that is as dynamic and resilient as the missions it supports. The Juniper Networks’ mission-first network solution, anchored on the innovative Juniper Session Smart Router, offers a transformative approach to secure, resilient connectivity. This self-driving, intent-based network fabric is designed to rapidly tra...

Artificial intelligence has the potential to impact almost every aspect of government, and some agencies are already actively using it in practice. From chatbots to automated inquiry processing, to personalized interactions and improved accessibility, AI is becoming a trusted CX tool for government agencies. Join us online Monday, July 15 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to hear from Michael Boyce, Director, DHS AI Corps, Dept. of Homeland Security, abo...

Registration is Closed FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: LEARN HOW TO BE THE HERO IN YOUR OWN RETIREMENT STORY & RETIRE WITH CONFIDENCE The ProFeds FedImpact Retirement Workshop gives federal employees a no-nonsense approach to evaluating the financial impact of benefits decisions made as they near retirement. Our goal is to help them avoid the red tape and to retire from federal service with confidence! IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAttendance is free-of-chargeC...

In the dynamic realm of digital security, the necessity for advanced cybersecurity measures is paramount. Progressive companies committed to protecting their digital infrastructure should focus on supporting their employees’ professional growth by enrolling them in the Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) training. This specialized course provides an in-depth exploration of the Zero Trust framework, arming participants with cut...

Welcome to INTERFACE Salt Lake City 2024! IT Infrastructure is constantly changing, bringing new challenges every day. From ransomware and the latest security threats to the need 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 educate,...

Join us Thursday, July 11th for GovForward's 6th Annual ATO and Cloud Security Summit! Close the gap! That’s the new policy push for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. FedRAMP was established to help standardize the government’s approach to using cloud service offerings. Between July 2019 and April 2023, agencies increased the number of authorizations by roughly 60 percent, expanding from core infrastructure to...

An Overview of How Federal Benefits are Taxed FERS Annuity CSRS Annuity TSP Withdrawals from both Traditional and Roth TSP accounts Survivor Benefits Ed reviews how the IRS treats each of these items for Federal Employees. Other Tax Planning Topics to Consider The taxation of Social Security Benefits, how much the state you live in impacts your net amount of income, and which states have the highest and lowest property tax rates. The 2017 Tax...

While the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) and Common Access Card (CAC) represent a high assurance, technically interoperable, and a highly regulated method of authentication, they suffer from factors such as ease of use, ability to work with mobile devices and across devices. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum M-19-17, Enabling Mission Delivery Through Improved Identity, Credential, and Access Management, opened the door for...