The federal government collects data on nearly every aspect of life from census and pollutants to finance and geospatial, and everything in between. What used to be measured in megabytes and gigabytes is now petabytes and exabytes – and this growth shows no signs of slowing. Both data center reduction and the need for IT modernization are shaking up the way agencies can adapt to this growth.This webinar will explore technologies and tac...

The last few months have seen the impact of hurricane-driven flooding and devastating wildfires that have struck Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, and northern California. The heroic actions of government organizations and citizens saved many lives. To be effective, rescue organizations must rely on communications and data, and when lives or livelihoods are threatened, the stakes are high; storage of vital government data and information must be ro...

UFC – Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for DOD Buildings (UFC) – This course is available to all Federal, State, local government and private sector SECURITY and ENGINEERING professionals. While the course focuses on securing DOD assets, the concepts learned are prudent and applicable in reducing the criminal and terrorist threat to non-DOD buildings, as well. Contractors and consultants seeking construction contracts with the Depar...

Continuity of government planning can be complex - walk away better equipped to improve your plan with actionable recommendations. Is your government entity or agency fully prepared for the next disaster? How does your Continuity of Government Plan measure up to current best practices? This topic will answer both of these questions by taking you through a scorecard assessment of your current plan, followed by a detailed review of current best...

*Save $50 via GovEvents on Registration Fee Learn first hand about the many new changes just announced to CPIC!In May of 2017, OMB introduced a new model for the Administration's pulse check on investment health and performance - compliance with Technology Business Management (TBM). As the new Administration makes it's mark on the Federal IT modernization and performance criteria for the federal government, TBM provides a newer framework and...

As much as agency IT leaders know they need to make the cloud a core component of their IT infrastructure, they also know that they need to address long-standing concerns about the security of the cloud. The FedRAMP program, of course, is an important part of any agency’s cloud security strategy, and the program has evolved to address emerging requirements for higher-level security requirements—but it is only part of the story. Age...

Overview: Statement by the Archivist of the United States in the Federal Agency Records Management 2016 Annual Report (Senior Agency Official for Records Management Report Federal Email Management Report and Records Management Self-Assessment): “Overall, the great majority of Federal agencies reported they have met, or will meet, the major goals and actions outlined in the Directive. They are working towards successfully managing email...

*SAVE $50 via GovEvents on Registration fee * The Agnostic Introduction to Technology Business Management (TBM) for Federal IT Compliance (1 Day). This one day overview and introductory course allows the attendee to be eligible for eight (8) Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) for continuing professional education towards a variety of certifications and practices. Technology Business Management means different things to different people.It can...

This talk will discuss the cultural changes that were made at USCIS in the adoption of modern agile development practices. The discussion will include the successes and challenges of changes in an organization that has significant inertia in existing development practices and the changes that need to be made within both the IT and business organizations. The overall framework of change and recommendations will complete the discussion. It will...

This course offers essential skills in professional business development. It begins with an overview of the Federal business development process and what it takes to succeed in the profession. It proceeds to the basics of doing business with the U.S. Government. It then focuses on the nuances of Government contracting that every business developer has to understand in order to win contracts, such as rules of the socioeconomic program for small...