The zero-trust approach to cybersecurity starts with an assumption that breaches will occur, whether from inside or outside the organization. Much like any other type of organization, federal agencies have multiple attack avenues — multiple endpoints per user, internet of things devices and hybrid infrastructures of data centers, edge computing, and numerous commercial clouds. How are agencies ensuring their zero-trust strategy goes beyo...

FREE training on Managing Property for Disposal in PPMS. Registration is required for this training - each participant will get their own unique entry URL, so you must register to be granted access to Zoom Government. Participants will receive one (1) Continuous Learning Point for attending. GSA Zoom Government may not be compatible with everyone's system. Please test your connection early. The FREE training will be held virtually on August 13...

Serious Cyber Security Training in Nashville Celebrating 35 Years of Cybersecurity Excellence Unlock the full potential of your career with cyber security training at SANS Nashville 2024 (August 5-10, CT). Guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field, this event provides exclusive access to live industry experts, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve. Immerse yourself in a learning environment that features industry-leadin...

State governments understand that utilizing IT effectively is the key to delivering excellent customer service. For instance, in Ohio the current strategic plan forthrightly states that the “use of State technology assets to increase the wellbeing of Ohioans and their health, property, security, livelihood, and prosperity is essential.” Measures include improving information security and privacy, building on cloud-smart infrastruct...

We are excited to announce that the 2024 GSA SmartPay Training Forum will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana from August 6-8, 2024! Whether you are brand new to the program or a seasoned professional, the GSA SmartPay Training Forum continues to be the premier training event for charge card program managers. The 3-day event will feature a comprehensive training schedule that will cover all aspects of...

Now in its 27th year, Black Hat USA returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas with a 6-day program. The event will open with four days of specialized cybersecurity Trainings (August 3-8), with courses for all skill levels. The two-day main conference (August 7-8) will feature more than 100 selected Briefings, dozens of open-source tool demos in Arsenal, a robust Business Hall, networking and social events, and much more. TRAIN...

All federal users including contracting officers, program office officials, managers, and executive staff are invited to participate in these complimentary webinars to learn how Alliant 2 can support their agency IT project initiatives. Warranted contracting officers must complete this training before requesting a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA), which will authorize them to issue orders against Alliant 2. This webinar is not open t...

The Enterprise Education Series is designed to:Expand your awareness of innovative contract solutionsHelp you drive transformative outcomesProvide you with direct GSA points of contact for support and additional educationThis event will be a solutions-focused virtual learning “power hour” to bring educational content directly to you from GSA subject-matter experts on Zero Trust Architecture. How is this relevant for you? A Zero Tru...

In this webinar, social media intelligence firm Graphika charts open-source connections leading to the identity if a Russian cyber threat actor. During this presentation, Graphika will share:Open-source connections between the parties, demonstrating how they were linked and foundPrivate research investigating and tracking groups in the online ecosystem of Russian threat actorsHow the actors utilize a range of offensive cyber capabilities and c...

Digital technologies—particularly cloud innovations—are a top priority for the Pentagon as it looks to the future of warfare. To stay ahead, the DOD has invested significant resources into cloud tech designed to allow data to be shared more efficiently across the service branches. Cloud will change how the Pentagon communicates, stores, and processes data. But the technology is still evolving, and there are many challenges to imple...