This webinar shares how agencies can procure cloud computing. You’ll learn about the advantages of cloud computing and how to use GSA’s contracts to make the cloud acquisition process easier and more efficient. There’s no charge for this event! Join us to: Get valuable information about cloud computing and its benefits to government Gain an overview of how GSA helps agencies with cloud acquisition Learn about the value-added...

The 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps states, “All of our investments in data science…are designed to unleash the incredible talent of the individual Marine.” Unleash your incredible talent with data in your mission area. From manning, training, and equipping the forces, to finance to installations and logistics, learn how to see and understand your data with Tableau. During this webinar, attendees will learn: How Tableau...

Every year much is written about just how much agencies spend on maintaining outdated legacy systems. Every dollar spent on keeping obsolete systems running means less is available to invest in IT transformation, blocking the new technologies and applications that Americans have come to expect. Unfortunately, the underlying structure of the federal budget process historically has made it extremely difficult to break the cycle. By shifting to t...

CyberTalks is back. The largest annual gathering of CISOs and cyber leaders from the government, technology industry, finance and the medical sector is will get underway on Tuesday, June 15 and continue to Wednesday, June 16. During these unprecedented times, the necessity to come together is more urgent than ever. CyberTalks will virtually showcase influential decision-makers for daily lightning talks, keynotes and fireside chats that explore...

For well over a decade, the AFCEA/GMU Critical Issues in C4I Symposium has connected academia, industry and government annually to address important issues in technology and systems research and development. The audience is typically more than 70% government/military featuring decision makers at all levels looking to advance their understanding of the key C4I challenges being faced now and in the future. This year's sessions will be streamed o...

Gain an in-depth understanding of the basic framework and core principles governing Federal procurements The boot camp is ideal for new hires in the private of Federal sectors with responsibilities involving Federal procurement, and for even seasoned acquisition professionals who are looking for a refresher, and for management officials with responsibility for overseeing this process. Key Topics Covered Brief History and Overview of Federal P...

The Department of Defense's cloud strategy aims to transform virtually every aspect of the warfighting effort, and has resulted in a rapidly growing ecosystem of both general-purpose and fit-for-purpose clouds. Some of those efforts are unique to DOD, reflecting the scale, missions and austere operating environments of military operations, while others are readily transferrable to most any agency. All, however, hold valuable lessons for those...

Current and immutable backups are essential to a well-designed disaster recovery strategy. For many government organizations, however, the data powering mission-critical systems is growing and changing at a dizzying rate. Deciding the frequency of those backups is a complex balancing act, and the risk of ransomware hiding undetected on a system complicates those complications further.In this webcast, GCN Editor-in-Chief Troy Schneider will dis...

If we don’t take time to consider the feelings, opinions, experiences and perspectives of the people around us, then there is no foundation for respectful interactions or conversations. Join us online to learn how to practice empathy at work, including how training and awareness can lead to better communication, increase equity and foster understanding. Specifically, you’ll learn: How active listening, emotional intelligence and co...

Today, advanced cyber-attack campaigns are perpetrated by a variety of actors with motives ranging from profit to espionage. Given the dynamic nature of these campaigns, it has become nearly impossible for organizations to keep pace with the changing threat landscape. Network intrusion detection and prevention systems and next-generation firewalls are sold with limited security signatures. Proofpoint ET Pro is a timely and accurate rule set fo...