An information-sharing event that is focused on the impact that telework—accelerated by COVID-19, is having on cybersecurity across the Federal Government. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has issued several memorandums such as M-19-17 and M-20-19 to encourage and maximize telework flexibilities for the Federal workforce. Topic Leaders will go in-depth about the cybersecurity authentication changes and innovations that have been...

As the federal government ramps up its digital transformation, cybersecurity is a growing concern — and for good reason. Recent cybersecurity breaches of government systems underscore the urgency of strengthening U.S. cybersecurity capabilities, and the new Administration has proposed $9B to modernize the Federal IT infrastructure to prevent cyberattacks. Hundreds of agencies rely on information technology to carry out their mission and,...

Over the years, government agencies have invested in mainframe and midrange technologies for mission-critical applications, including applications that provide vital services to citizens. With advances in technology and changing economic models, transitioning to cloud services can be a compelling value proposition, providing government agencies with advantages in cost, flexibility, and application maintenance and development. Join our complime...

Moving training online can prove challenging, requiring agencies and instructors to create an engaging virtual environment as effective as in-person training.Adobe Connect is empowering users to deliver virtual training sessions that rival any in-person learning experience. Join us for a complimentary webinar for the State of Vermont to learn how to deliver immersive, live virtual classroom experiences that mimic the in-person training in a mo...

Zero Trust can be overwhelming and there is no silver bullet approach for agencies to protect their systems and data. As many government agencies continue with a remote workforce in 2021, it becomes even more important to ensure secure access to the right users, applications, and devices.Join Okta, Zscaler, and GuidePoint on February 18th for a panel discussion to learn how some agencies are approaching their Zero Trust journey, successful use...

Join the CSA Los Angeles Red Team Hunt for an interactive, hands-on cybersecurity scavenger hunt where participants utilize attacking skills, and possibly learning some new ones along the way, to complete a series of challenges. Participants earn and accumulate points based on how quickly they complete each challenge. Hints can be requested if needed through the challenge, at the cost of points. The further participants get in the challenge or...

Solve complex contracting issues, comply with contract requirements, fulfill reporting requirements, and manage difficult situations. This course gives you an in-depth tutorial on contract management fundamentals including the role of the contract manager in each phase of the acquisition lifecycle. Basic project management principles are interwoven to provide a baseline for successful contract management. Topics: Contract administration planni...

Staying Compliant Without Losing Agility Adhering to compliance regimes is more critical than ever. The need for robust control and compliance often conflicts with the desire for computing power and agility that the cloud offers. Altitude™ finally solves that problem by combining scalable cloud management with automated governance. It gives end-users guardrails – not speed bumps – so they can take full advantage of the cloud....

The introduction of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) to the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) comes with a renewed emphasis on securing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) across all layers of the DoD supply chain. For DoD agencies and DIB contractors who are subject to CMMC, Microsoft 365 offers robust tools like DLP and AIP to protect content at the file level. However, to ensure CUI remains secure, IT requires an addi...

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a unified cybersecurity standard designed to reduce the theft of Controlled Unclassified Information from companies in the defense industrial base. But the impact doesn’t stop there. Major contracting shops such as the General Services Administration are adopting the maturity model for contracts outside of DoD. With 171 controls spread across 17 categories, the CMMC is the most st...