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...

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...

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...

SCARY FACTS ABOUT GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING REGISTER HERE https://www.govassociation.org/event-5858978 If you own a business that you want to expand from the commercial market to the government market, then this training session is for you. The government is the largest customer in the world and you should be selling your product or service to your country. Find out how you can expand your business by working with Uncle Sam. When: Thursday, 3 Oct...

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...

Once fully realized, quantum computers will solve problems we never thought possible. Building a quantum computer with enough power to solve these problems is one of this decade’s biggest technological challenges. Xanadu is taking on this challenge in its mission to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. Xanadu Founder and CEO Christian Weedbrook talks about his quantum computing journey and outlines...