The Administration has proposed a budgetary increase of $3.1 billion for modernization of the core infrastructure that runs most Federal agencies. The goal is to achieve these three primary goals: Address cybersecurity loopholes inherent in older systems; contain costly maintenance requirements and the inefficiency of legacy technology; and develop a more modern and reliable architecture that leverages cloud infrastructure and services. These...

The use of open source software is pretty much a forgone conclusion in the federal market but its power as a market disruptor is just now beginning to be felt as more agencies adopt a bimodal IT strategy. Register now for this Power Breakfast, where our panelists will discuss the implication of open source and bimodal IT from a technology, policy and business management perspective, including: Customer needs and expectations How this market sh...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE Given today's ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with active threats and workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization's emergency action plan. A Unique Training Opportunity U.S. Department of Homeland Security is hosting a one-day Security Workshop to enhance awareness of, and response to, an active shooter event: Educating participants on the his...

Each summer Federal agencies must address year-end financial decisions, with a “use it or lose it” status to funding. Back by popular demand, this timely and informative one-hour webinar addresses: Rules which outline how and when to correctly spend Federal funds Exceptions and flexibilities GAO has allowed in recent years Avoiding violations of the Antideficiency Act Considerations every Federal employee should know Register toda...

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 Date: Check the GTRI Events Page for upcoming Bo...

SANS Exceptional Cybersecurity Training Comes to Salt Lake City in July We are pleased to invite you to SANS Salt Lake City 2016, June 27-July 2. 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 computer securi...

This educational one-day symposium will feature subject matter experts from the Federal government and academia participating in panels discussing hot-button topics in the area of big data and analytics. (Big Data Summit Agenda)The MITRE-ATARC Big Data Collaboration Symposium features discussion and white-boarding between government and industry subject matter experts in a small-group setting. The outcomes of these sessions will be compiled in...

Insperity is a firm providing full service and individual HR solutions. This ranges from government compliance, employee benefits, payroll, expense management, employee screening and HR administration and a support team. June 30, 12pm - 1.30pm"Getting Your Financial House In Order": About: This presentation will focus on how government contactors can improve their financials and be prepared for the next level of finance. *Please direct questio...

Learn how to deal with the obstacles you might encounter as you navigate through Arizona's Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations.Public projects offer unique and significant opportunities to generate business and accumulate valuable experience. However, many contractors have experienced frustration, either in dealing with the red tape often associated with public projects, or else with getting their foot in the door in what is perhaps u...

This webinar provides an orientation to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). It’s perfect for industry employees new to government acquisition in need of a foundation on which to build further knowledge and skills. Participants will learn: Why the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is important and how it is structured, How the federal government plans its contracts, How a contract is created using the FAR, and How government age...