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...

Quickly Build In-Demand Cyber Security Skills SANS Stay Sharp September 2024 (September 30-October 4, CT) offers short courses designed to equip you with cybersecurity training you can implement immediately. Whether you are new to the industry, looking for a place to start, or are a seasoned professional looking to sharpen particular skills, SANS Stay Sharp training can help you achieve your goal. View the line-up of courses below, and registe...

CompTIA’s Security+ certification is the most popular cybersecurity certification in the world. It validates entry-level competencies and on-the-job skills across core security functions, and it is frequently requested in cybersecurity job descriptions. With this certification, you can support your organization in various roles to identify potential security threats, improve incident response and more. What will Security+ certification d...

The CompTIA PenTest+ Training Boot Camp is an accelerated, in-depth training designed to help you enhance your penetration testing skills. It will equip you with the knowledge to confidently pass their PenTest+ certification exam and fulfill your responsibilities as a security consultant or penetration tester. What will the PenTest+ Training Boot Camp do for you?Plan and scope a penetration testing engagementPerform vulnerability scanning and...

Registration is Closed FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: LEARN HOW TO BE THE HERO IN YOUR OWN RETIREMENT STORY & RETIRE WITH CONFIDENCE The ProFeds FedImpact Retirement Workshop gives federal employees a no-nonsense approach to evaluating the financial impact of benefits decisions made as they near retirement. Our goal is to help them avoid the red tape and to retire from federal service with confidence! IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAttendance is free-of-chargeC...

Starting a partnership with NASA might seem like an impossible task, but with the right knowledge and approach, it can be a very rewarding experience!Join me as I discuss the key steps involved in doing business with NASA and provide you with valuable tips to enhance your chances of success.

Join us as we explore the roles and responsibilities of Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) as well as learn about the various types of audits performed throughout the acquisition lifecycle. Additionally, this presentation will provide an overview of DCAA’s audit process and some common communications contractors will experience throughout the audit. While each audit is different, there are some common questions small businesses have re...

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...

Are you ready to venture into the vast beyond? The next great adventure in AI is upon us, and it promises to be more inspiring, more revolutionary and more empowering than anything we’ve seen so far. Don't miss the opportunity to meet our leaders and discover why the world’s AI deployments run on VAST. Learn how we can efficiently operationalize your entire AI pipeline. Join us virtually on October 1 at 11AM EST.

The National Cyber Strategy has challenged agencies as they continue to keep up with every-changing cyberthreats. The White House’s vision laid out how agencies should play a leading role on all things cyber through oversight, acquisition and technology deployment. Join Federal News Network for our third annual cyber exchange Oct. 1 and 2. During this exclusive two-day virtual event, our editorial team will sit down with cyber leaders an...