Join us for an insightful event, "Managing Information Security (ISO 27001)", where we will provide an overview of the ISO 27001 standard. This event aims to equip participants with the knowledge and understanding necessary to effectively start improving the management of information security within their organizations. ISO/IEC 27001 is a globally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It establishes a systema...

This training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage ransomware risks within their organizations. Ransomware attacks pose a significant threat to businesses of all sizes, making it crucial for organizations to have effective risk management strategies in place. The NIST 8374 criteria provides a comprehensive framework for managing ransomware risks, aligning organizations' prevention and mit...

In today’s rapidly evolving public sector landscape, the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions is more critical than ever. For instance, using data gathered on water quality can be used for planning and designing environmental interventions to keep pollutants out of groundwater. Many agencies may implement data-driven decisions to improve citizen services, cutting down on response times and improving the quality of those servic...

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...

An Overview of FERS & Different Types of RetirementTypes of service used for determining eligibility to retire under FERSEmployee and agency contributions to FERSMilitary service and temporary timeThe FERS annuity computationMinimum age and service requirementsEarly retirementDeferred retirement and “postponed” retirement Understanding the Annuity ComputationAmount of an annuityLength of service and unused sick leaveHigh-3 aver...

Are you ready to venture into the vast beyond? The next great adventure in AI is upon us, and it promises to be more inspiring, more revolutionary and more empowering than anything we’ve seen so far. Don't miss the opportunity to meet our leaders and discover why the world’s AI deployments run on VAST. Learn how we can efficiently operationalize your entire AI pipeline. Join us virtually on October 1 at 11AM EST.

An Overview of FERS & CSRS SurvivorshipDifferences between the two retirement systems’ benefitsQualifying relativesCost of electing benefitsWhat forms should be filled out to ensure qualifying relatives receive the survivorshipOther Information for FERS & CSRS AnnuitantsSpousal Survivor annuities (including former spouses)Cost to give an insurable interest survivor annuityInformation about the basic employee death benefitChild an...

The federal government is doing everything it can to encourage agencies to adopt artificial intelligence tools to improve all aspects of their performance, while simultaneously paying close attention to potential risks of this exciting new technology. Currently, few agencies have adequate access to supercomputers and the deep expertise needed to operate the technology and test potential applications on secure infrastructure. This is beginning...

In this CPE training event, we overview the principles and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture to enhance your organization's security posture. Zero Trust Architecture, based on the NIST SP 800-207 criteria, revolutionizes the traditional approach to cybersecurity. It challenges the assumption of implicit trust within networks and promotes a model where trust is never granted by default. Instead, it emphasizes continuous analysis and ev...

The United States leads the world in adopting 5G technology for communications and wireless internet access, thanks to its high speed, low latency, and increased bandwidth access. This has provided a huge boost to digital transformation in both the public and private sectors. For instance, the rapid adoption of edge computing can be attributed to 5G’s superior qualities. The spread of 5G was accelerated by the pandemic, as agencies and b...