California is leading in government innovation by using technology to enhance public services and citizen engagement. The focus is on modernizing data, AI, and IT, and improving digital services and customer experience. The goal is to upgrade government infrastructure for efficiency and accessibility, integrating advanced technologies like AI and big data. Ethical AI and data management are central as California expands its use of these techno...

In this workshop, SANS instructor and lead author of SEC565: Red Team Operations and Adversary Emulation, Jean-Francois Maes, will walk the audience through a guided hands-on workshop where common Active Directory Privilege Escalation Attacks are going to be discussed and executed using Empire version 5. Attacks that will be conducted:KerberoastingDCSyncingHopping parent/child trust using SID historyAbusing Unconstrained DelegationAt the end o...

SANS Stay Sharp: Jan 2025 (January 21-23, ET) offers short courses designed to equip you with cybersecurity training you can implement immediately. Whether you are new to the industry, looking for a place to start, or are a seasoned professional looking to sharpen particular skills, SANS Stay Sharp training can help you achieve your goal. View the line-up of courses below, and register now to get targeted training designed to help you build sp...

SIEM's complicated evolution has resulted in unsustainable cost increases, scope creep, and the occasional declaration that the product space is essentially dead. Thanks to deep expertise in search and data management, access to OSINT and frontline intelligence, and AI-infused features, Google SecOps demonstrates that the SIEM still has plenty of gas in the tank. Discover how SecOps is ushering in the "SIEM's Third Act" by addressing the limit...

The momentum around artificial intelligence is undeniable—especially for public agency leaders looking to bring powerful AI development capabilities in-house. But how do you secure these cutting-edge initiatives without stalling innovation? Join Government Technology and HP for an in-depth conversation about how to make in-house AI development more secure and effective. We’ll explore the importance of safeguarding AI projects, the...

Join Us in Chicago for the Futurecon Cybersecurity Event!Hear from our esteemed speakers while gaining up to 10 CPE credits. Immerse yourself in the latest cybersecurity developments to gain valuable insights in today’s dynamic threat landscape. Learn how to effectively manage risk, demo the newest technologies from an array of different sponsors, and network with your local community.Don’t miss our special ceremony recognizing our...

Join Our Webcast on Enhancing Water and Wastewater Utility Security This webcast will dive into the key findings of a critical survey assessing the safety and security challenges in the water and wastewater utility sector. With a focus on Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) used in water treatment and distribution, we’ll explore emerging trends, highlight survey results, and share best practices...

As government IT environments grow more complex and attackers become more sophisticated, maintaining a consistent security posture across diverse networks, clouds, and endpoints is more challenging—and more important—than ever. Unfortunately, legacy firewalls and traditional approaches simply lack the flexibility, scalability, and visibility required to meet these evolving threats. Join Government Technology and Cisco to explore ho...

Cloud enthusiasts often tout how using a public cloud service provider helps mitigate ransomware attacks. Unfortunately, this is not true by default. Regardless of where files are stored, an attacker can download them, make them inaccessible to the target organization, and demand a payment for restoring their mission-critical data. Why the misconception? The first time most people use "the cloud" is when they use OneDrive, Dropbox, iCloud, Goo...

Join Us for a Critical Webcast on Enhancing Water and Wastewater Utility Security on Thursday, 23 Jan 2025 at 1:00 PM EST.This webcast will dive deep into key findings from the latest survey assessing safety and security challenges in the water and wastewater utility sector. With a particular focus on Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) used in water treatment and distribution, we’ll explore eme...