About the Splunk Security Bootcamp – Should be attended by people specifically interested in applying Splunk to the Security domain. Both core Splunk and Splunk for Enterprise Security will be used in the lecture and hands-on lab. This class does not cover Splunk interface basics so it is helpful to have an understanding of Splunk basics before attending. Where: Live Hands-on WebEx Webinar When: Check the GTRI Events Page for upcoming Bo...

Technology in Government is Australia's largest ICT event for the Public Sector. It combines a high- level conference with a large scale exhibition, bringing together senior Public Sector Technologists and Communications Experts to learn, network and source ICT solutions for the ongoing transformation within Government. Technology in Government Summit 2016 brings together suppliers of ICT and emerging digital technologies, with an innovative,...

As required by The Cybersecurity Act of 2015, the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is conducting a study on threats relating to the security of the mobile devices used by the federal government and will submit to Congress a report detailing the study’s findings and recommendations. Through a Request for Information (RFI) call, the government is soliciting input on products, services capabilitie...

The NextGen Summit is a place to cultivate and enable the absolute best next generation of government. Whether you’re a millennial just entering the government workforce or a manager tasked with retaining and developing talent, or a seasoned public servant looking for new resources or challenges, the NextGen Summit is where you want to be. Since 2010, the two-day summit has inspired over 4,000 federal, state and local govies to be positi...

SANS has joined forces with industry leaders and experts to strengthen the cybersecurity of Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The initiative is turning ICS cybersecurity around by equipping both security professionals and control system engineers with the security awareness, work-specific knowledge, and hands-on technical skills they need to secure automation and control system technology. Register now for these ICS skills based courses.Why Is...

SANS Exceptional Cybersecurity Training comes to San Jose in July. We are pleased to invite you to SANS San Jose 2016, July 25-30. Are you ready to immerse yourself in the most intense computer training experience available anywhere? Do you need to become a more effective leader when implementing security improvements for your organization? Do you need a more in-depth knowledge of the theory and implementation of security in your environment?...

The OpTac International Police Sniper Program, hosted by the Hagerstown Police Dept., will be held July 25-29, 2016 in Hagerstown, Maryland. This intense program prepares law enforcement snipers for emergency response operations and surveillance details that require observation and concealment techniques. From basic to advanced techniques, this course will benefit officers without sniper experience, as well as veteran snipers. A strong emphasi...

Open source communities are the driving force behind innovation in today's technology defined world. Join us to learn about the revolutions happening in communities around node.js, kubernetes and containerization. This is an opportunity for you to hear how teams in federal government are using open source technology today, as well as hear from visionaries leading similar technology efforts in the private sector.

Public sector organizations are expected to deliver timely, consistent, and cost-effective services and information to the citizens, businesses and partners they serve. Yet how can agency professionals really know if their current processes and services are optimized? One way is by employing targeted performance analytics to evaluate existing norms, challenge traditional methods, and look for opportunities to streamline service offerings and...

Whether created maliciously or unwittingly, insider threats can result in grave damage to national security interests. Traditional methods of detection rely on monitoring information, such as system, access, facility, and print logs. The real challenge to uncovering the next insider threat is understanding behaviors and intent that often lay hidden within massive volumes of human communications, such as emails, chats, and open source document...