Election security is top of mind across the United States, from concern about malign foreign interference, to DDoS attacks against election websites, to the security of voting machines and their software, to insider and third-party threats, even to “swatting” of local election officials, to name just a few. At the heart of all these threats is the intent to change the outcome of political races. Outcomes, in the end, are determined...

The public sector environment is fundamentally different from that in which private-sector organizations operate, thus different accounting and financial reporting practices have developed for governments. This two-hour internet training will provide a basic introduction to the conceptual and practical ways in which generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for governments differs from that used for private companies. It will familiarize...

Governments are subject to financial shocks, including natural catastrophes, recessions, and more. Financial reserves (a “rainy day” fund) are essentially a form of self-insurance that governments use to buffer themselves against these risks. But what are the risks governments should be concerned about? What size of reserves is appropriate to cover risks? What opportunities are there to use commercial insurance to help cover these...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is adopting AI/ML to enhance their mission capabilities, though the degree of adoption varies among teams. Common challenges include: Complexities and time needed for iterative cycles to train, test, select and retrain the ML model for optimal prediction accuracy Need for collaboration among cross-functional teams to refine workflows, processes and share tools and best practices Repeated dependency on IT ope...

In software development, efficiency and security are essential to innovation and operational success. As agencies and organizations have moved their testing and production to the cloud, development environments often lag, using outdated systems that reduce productivity and compromise security.Join us online to learn how Coder helps organizations create a centralized development network, which improves security and control and provides develope...

Sensitive data stored in HPE deployments must be encrypted edge-to-cloud. For encryption to successfully secure sensitive data, the cryptographic keys used to encrypt/decrypt data must be secured, managed and controlled by the data owner. Thales TCT’s CipherTrust Data Security Platform unifies data encryption and unprecedented granular access controls with centralized key management—all on a single platform. This results in fewer r...

Government agencies increasingly rely on mobile devices, making endpoint security crucial. This panel features government officials discussing innovative strategies to address mobile cyber threats within a Zero Trust framework. Learn how mobile security is vital to enhancing the effectiveness of a Zero Trust Architecture, providing stringent verification mechanisms to ensure the integrity of user and device access to critical resources. From i...

Join us in-person for a full day hands-on Low-Code App Engine Innovation Workshop to see how organizations are re-imagining their approach to automation and app development with ServiceNow's Creator Workflows. Learn how to boost productivity at scale by building high-value low-code mission apps with App Engine. Whether you're a pro developer of any level looking to streamline repetitive tasks, a low-code business analyst looking for ways to s...

Come learn about how agencies can recoup proceeds from sales of Government Personal Property and use those funds to reduce the cost of procuring replacement property. This training will provide you with information about what Exchange/Sale Property means, how you can report it into PPMS.gov, how you can obtain your money as a result of the sale, how much time you have to use the money acquired, and more. There is no charge for this class and y...

Are you ready to supercharge your next acquisition strategy? Join this month’s webinar as we delve into the world of incentive strategies. Learn how incentive strategies can be a game-changer in the world of federal acquisition. Uncover the most effective approach to motivating contractors - tying incentives to measurable, outcome-based achievements. We'll share real-world success stories and help you implement innovative incentive strat...