Cybersecurity is always the top priority if you ask state or local IT leaders. In a space that moves so fast and affects so many, two of the most common challenges named by security workers are the feeling of isolation in knowing that they face all these threats alone from their resource-constrained, staff-limited offices, and a general feeling of being overwhelmed by the new varieties of cyberattacks that are discovered each day. The SNG Live...

Join Jennifer Schaus & Associates for a new monthly webinar series in 2021 The GOV CON (LIVE) Q&A Cafe with webcam and LIVE Questions. When: 2nd Friday of each month Time: 12pm - 1:30pm ET About: Each month will feature a new theme or topic with 4 Panelists who will present on the topic and answer your live questions. Slides will be available for complimentary download on SlideShare.net. (Please find our 350+ GovCon PPTs on this site a...

Join the Washington Business Journal as we convene business leaders, experts and economists for a comprehensive look ahead for Greater Washington's economy in 2021. We'll start with a presentation by economist Jeannette Chapman, director of the Stephen S. Fuller Institute, who will join us live and take audience questions. We'll also gain insight into the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in Greater Washington when we sit down with Ruth Williams-Brinkl...

Military UAV’s Create Multiple-Mission Opportunities for Industry Military spending for this technology is expected to grow as an overall percentage of large military budgets such as the United States’ and Chinese defense budget, offering specialized drone manufacturers and software developers a tremendous opportunity. While drones will never completely replace soldiers, this debate is becoming less important in the current strateg...

The course will survey the history of decisive military technologies that have caused a Revolution in Military Affairs, resulting not only in new tactics and strategies but changing the course of civilization and world history. For example, ancient Macedonia’s King Phillip II (382-336 BC) introduction of the sarrisa—a spear measuring about 18 feet in length, much longer than those used by any other army of antiquity—became th...

Security-cleared professionals and cyber security professionals meet with leading employers at the Texas Cleared or Cyber Job Fair, Thursday, February 11, from 2pm - 5pm CDT. Our hiring employers include Leidos and Los Alamos National Laboratory with more to come! Whether you’re between contracts, transitioning out of the military / government, or just casually looking around, please join us for this virtual event. Opportunities for Data...

Announcement: We have now made this conference a virtual event. All speakers, attendees and sponsors will be able to access the full conference and its materials and will be able to log on remotely via the internet. Please contact a member of the SMi Team for more information customerservices@smi-online.co.uk With COVID-19 spreading across the globe, the security and integrity of a nation’s borders has rarely been more important than no...

The Northern Virginia Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA NOVA) is pleased to invite you to join us on February 9 - 10, 2021, virtually.Please continue checking our site for more details. About AFCEA NOVA: AFCEA International is a worldwide non-profit professional association founded as the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association; but it encompasses more than just the military. AFCEA re...

IT modernization has been a federal priority for years, but many agencies still struggle to turn that goal into a practical plan of action. Securing multi-year funding is one challenge, but the fundamental obstacle is often the sheer complexity of transforming government-scale systems. Smart, successful modernization demands a holistic approach that addresses several essential pillars: security, network infrastructure, multi-cloud architecture...

Since 1999, Data Connectors has facilitated the collaboration between cybersecurity professionals and solution providers. Today, the community is comprised of over 650,000 members and 200 active vendor partners. Members enjoy informative education from industry luminaries, innovative solution providers and government agencies such as the FBI, InfraGard, US Secret Service and the Department of Homeland Security. Data Connectors brings live conf...