There are many layers to defense in-depth, but the most critical layer is you. Time and again, the difference between success and failure is not a product or a service; it is having the right people in the right places making the right decisions. Since information security is continually evolving, success requires committing to a career of learning, from the fundamentals to advanced techniques. To put you firmly on that learning path, please j...

The President issued an Executive Order (EO) on March 17, 2017 which emphasizes the need to maximize employee performance by better managing poor performance and conduct and ensuring transparency in the Performance Improvement Process (PIP). This Potomac Forum Training Workshop for Government will provide information for Agency Executives, Managers and Staff to meet the long term requirements for workforce accountability and performance manag...

Citizens today are more connected that ever before; increasingly expecting anytime, anywhere access to government services and information – via online, mobile and/or social. To continue to best serve and engage ever-connected citizens, government organizations and their industry partners must deliver innovative apps and mobile services that are highly secure and provide a user-friendly experience. With these opportunities in mind, be su...

The Government Contractors Association's (GCA) mission is to educate, facilitate, and advocate for business owners seeking government contracts. Over $500 BILLION is awarded annually in government contracts and 23% of it is allocated towards small business owners. Are you ready to learn the steps to start winning contracts? Learning "governese" (the language of government contracting) to become a successful government contractor can take years...

Are you interested in learning how leading federal agencies use powerful analytics to visualize and analyze data? Join us for a free hands-on analytics workshop to find out how! In this session, you’ll learn how to build sophisticated data-driven dashboards and reports, similar to those NASA, the U.S. Postal Service, and DoD agencies use in their day-to-day operations. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to: Import dat...

SANS is the most trusted source for information security training in the world. Find out why at SANS Chicago 2017 (August 21-26). All SANS instructors are real-world practitioners, and their experience adds unparalleled value to your training.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: Distinguish yourself as an information security leader by preparing for your GIAC Certification. Network with like-minded securi...

Government mobile users are being targeted by hackers who are seeking an avenue to attack back-end computer systems that contain the data of millions of Americans. Security operations centers now deal with a variety of cyber vectors including man-in-the-middle attacks, errant apps, adware, ransomware, and attempts to root mobile devices. A recent study by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says threats to mobile devices range from those...

The Administration is calling for sweeping transformation of the federal government’s technology, led by a broad mandate to replace all paper-based forms with easy-to-use, mobile-friendly digital experiences. Research estimates that the cost of every manual document process is 42 times the cost of conducting the same process digitally. Challenges with paper-based forms include poor citizen and employee experience, inefficient manual work...

Are you on the list? The sixth annual BGOV200 Federal Industry Leaders Study ranks the top 200 vendors by value of prime, unclassified contracts awarded by U.S. agencies in fiscal 2016. It analyzes the top contracts at 24 agencies and departments, and in 27 different purchasing categories. Join Bloomberg Government for a webinar on August 24 to see the list and key trends affecting the industry.

The “Cloud First” era is over. In the next two to four years, agencies will be deploying cloud solutions to support a growing range of operations as they modernize or replacing outdated legacy systems. Attend this summit to hear 10+ IT leaders discuss the technologies, policies, and management strategies that provide a foundation for a cloud-based government. From a technology perspective, sessions will address how to optimize the...