Rapidly evolving AI technologies offer tremendous opportunities to help federal agencies address today’s most pressing challenges, from the effects of climate change and responding to natural disasters, to improving public health services, to strengthening public safety and national security. The Office of Management and Budget recently released policy guidance to remove unnecessary barriers that hinder agencies’ responsible implem...

This 2 CPE training event "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information" is based on NIST SP 800-171 R3." In this webinar, we will overview the essential strategies and guidelines outlined in NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3 (R3) to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Our CPE training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or los...

PlanWell Financial's 3 Hour Federal Retirement Webinar for FERS employees: Federal retirement workshops designed to cover every benefit in only 3 hours. We have cut out all the unrelated content that causes these retirement workshops to drone on for 8 hours or even 2 full days. If we haven’t answered your question, one of our Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultants (ChFEBC) will personally answer them for you at no cost. All atte...

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, application programming interfaces (APIs) play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication and data exchange between various applications and systems. However, with this increased connectivity comes heightened security risks, particularly concerning the protection of sensitive data in those APIs. One of the most notorious examples of API risk is the Cambridge Analytica scandal in the...

An Overview of Health Insurance for Federal EmployeesAn overview of federal health benefits in retirementPremium costsPlan changes and what to know about Open SeasonsTriCare and other FEHB plansHealthcare Flexible Savings Account strategies,MedicareUnderstanding the Vision and Dental PlansEnrollmentPremiumsHow it works with your Health Benefits, Annuity, TSP and other components of the Federal Retirement Benefit Package... plus more!

As the use of artificial intelligence has exploded throughout both the public and private sectors, much of the attention has been focused on its risks, because the technology is still developing and has the potential to cause harm. Less attention has been paid to how AI can be utilized to improve cybersecurity. The research firm IDC in its report, AI and Cybersecurity in Federal, State, and Local Governments, noted that AI is already having an...

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, cyberattacks have become a constant threat, impacting individuals, organizations, and nations alike. As technology advances, so do the methods and sophistication of cyber adversaries, making it crucial for all stakeholders to stay informed and up to date on the latest mitigation strategies. The cyber threat landscape continues to evolve and nothing ever goes away. Phishing scams have been arou...

Structuring unstructured data is a core capability of machine learning and AI. There is a project to structure unstructured data about Public Laws, Federal regulations, Executive Orders, Federal policy directives, strategic plans and performance measures. This webinar seeks to answer ‘How can AI assist in performing our business processes and functions?’ and ‘How can we adapt our business processes and functions so that they...

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 eva...

A Detailed Overview of Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Inflation protection Benefit amounts Waiting periods Activities of daily living Everything you need to know to make a decision about LTC insurance. Understanding Your LTC Options Pros and cons of the Federal LTC Insurance Program Alternatives to LTC insurance ... plus more information about Long Term Care insurance specifically for federal employees, federal retirees, and their families.