Cybersecurity consistently tops the list of concerns that federal and state and local executives face every day. It affects their spending and their hiring. It is a major undertaking, shifting from a security paradigm focused on perimeter defense to a network-, application- and data-level security that’s inextricably enmeshed in the network. Among the challenges, agencies must determine how much of the lift they will shoulder and how muc...

Ransomware attacks are dominating the headlines in 2019: City of Baltimore, ASCO Industries, and the Weather Channel are just a few of the examples. Holding someone or something for ransom is a simple yet effective criminal strategy used for thousands of years. Today, cybercriminals are applying these ancient techniques to modern technologies. And according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, the damages associated with ransomw...

Whether it was the Department of Motor Vehicles, the City Council, or the Fire Department, most constituents’ last interaction with government probably involved an agency at the state or local level. As the most frequent point of contact between citizens and governments, these agencies have a unique opportunity to make a difference in citizens’ lives. However, as they attempt to provide the highest quality service possible to their...

Develop much-needed skills to protect against today's cyber-attacks. Join us for SANS Rocky Mountain 2019, and get hands-on training needed to sharpen your skills and accelerate your cyber security career. Choose from 13 courses, plus three types of NetWars! Cyber Security Courses Available at SANS Rocky Mountain 2019: New - FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics (GCFA) - Eric ZimmermanSEC301: Introduction to...

Beat the summer heat and keep the July 4th celebration going at MeriTalk’s next Cyber Smoke. Cyber Smokes are a very special networking tradition and a must-attend event. A cash bar will be available with Happy Hour specials extended into the evening. Bring along your favorite cigar to enjoy on Morton’s patio. Attendees will also have the opportunity to donate to USO-Metro. The 2019 Cyber Smoke Series is sponsored by Anomali, BMC,...

Like the Maintaining Control Workshop conducted by the US Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Traffic Engineering Agency, this class is intended for government, military and contractor SECURITY or ENGINEERING personnel involved in designing entry control facilities. The curriculum focuses on the design features required for the effective and efficient operation of access control points at installation perimeters and controlled areas from...

Putting New Tech into Action The government is often conservative about adopting new and cutting-edge technology—even when it funded the early development. The scale of the applications, the sensitivity of the data and the strategic importance of the agency missions have made federal IT executives cautious. Now a new generation of emerging technology offers particularly promising results—but what is mature enough to implement or pi...

SECURING THE MODERN ENTERPRISE USING OPEN SOURCE Join the Security Symposium, where cybersecurity professionals can learn and network alongside Red Hat and Intel security experts, partners, and industry peers. No one can solve IT security issues alone. Solving problems together as a community is the future of technology. WHAT TO EXPECT The Security Symposium is a full-day event with industry experts covering the latest upstream and enterprise...

As cyber security threats change daily and attacks become more aggressive, SANS helps you stay ahead of the curve by providing unique, hands-on immersion training you can implement the day you return to work. At SANS Charlotte 2019 (July 8-13), you will learn new skills to help you better anticipate security risks and quickly mitigate them. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best, and gain knowledge you can put to work immediately....

Join us for exceptional cyber security training at SANS Pittsburgh 2019 (July 8-13). SANS training teaches you to see new aspects of information security and better understand how to implement security layers to defend your organization from cyber-attacks. The practical expertise of SANS instructors adds value to the training material, so you not only learn the information, but can apply it when you return to work. SANS is recognized around th...