Cybersecurity and digital privacy concerns permeate every aspect of government and industry, driving geopolitical decisions and determining how organizations battle ransomware. Cyber is a critical component in the Ukraine war and informs how the U.S. confronts China's global influence. And the need for digital privacy protections has lawmakers pushing for new technology regulations. In the face of these developments, the brightest minds from a...

Engage with senior defense leaders on the evolving threat environment and the changing requirements to delivering innovative and impactful solutions for the warfighter. Network with industry and DoD leaders as they discuss the next-generation defense services market. Conference Agenda In-person Networking | Light Buffet Lunch | Virtual Conference Platform Opens12 p.m. ET Opening Remarks12:30 p.m. ET Vision Federal Market Forecast - Defense Up...

New national research and on-the-ground conditions in districts have signaled urgent need for research-based administrative topics in a professional development day by Learning Counsel: Solutions for the Teacher Shortage Student Attrition and Learning Loss Systems Leadership and Software Model Architectures Hybrid Logistics Spending Prioritization and Best Practices

For more than 20 years, SecureWorld conferences have been connecting, informing, and developing leaders in cybersecurity--through in-person regional events and interactive online platforms. Join your fellow InfoSec professionals for high-quality training and collaboration, whether virtual or in-person. Earn 6-12 CPE credits through 20+ educational elements, learning from nationally recognized industry leaders. Attend featured keynotes, panel d...

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically increased the State of California’s reliance on virtual tools for meetings, shopping, education, healthcare and government services. Moving quickly to virtual environments also opened the door for a greater number of cyberattack attempts on information technology assets in California, across the country and throughout the world. Organized cybercriminal groups have increased phishing, ransomware and othe...

Leveraging both cloud and hybrid environments has become more prevalent as agencies transform how they manage data and work towards their cloud smart goals. This modernization allows flexibility and supports the operational needs of Federal agencies’ missions. Migrating towards a full cloud environment is not a new topic, as decades of work has been done to ensure that Federal agencies can utilize off-site storage securely, but there can...

Just as cybersecurity threats have evolved, so have the defense strategies deployed by education institutions to combat them. As more organizations implement and successfully maintain modern cybersecurity best practices, what can be done to protect their investments and ensure assets are safeguarded in the event of system failure, user error, or natural disaster? Developing a long-term cybersecurity strategy that incorporates fail-safes and l...

Traditionally, by the time a family becomes known to a child welfare agency, they are already in crisis. The Family First Prevention Services Act, was a good start in allowing funding for prevention services to be provided to a family in need, but it is not enough. Preventing crisis requires cross programmatic service delivery models that include a vast array of programs, providers and other community partners in health and human services. It...

More than ever, state and local governments are experiencing a strong sense of urgency to provide the best constituent experiences, update internal operations and enhance security. For agencies focusing on big-picture improvements, modernization is the answer. While today’s IT teams worry about every aspect of an agency’s operations, robust solutions exist to help ease the burden. Strategic investments can help governments move to...

The 2022 Counter Insider Threat Symposium will focus on the plans, procedures, technologies, essential for identifying, preventing, and protecting against insider risks. Accelerating the implementation of effective insider threat programs and solutions is a main priority for the US Government and private sector. According to the 2022 Cost of Insider Threats Global Report released by the Ponemon Institute, insider threats have increased in freq...