The increasing reliance on cloud computing has driven the need for efficient and secure IT environments, necessitating the development of robust engineering skills across various domains. This keynote speech will explore the world of cloud investigations, focusing on the critical intersection of data engineering, infrastructure as code (IaC), and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Attendees will learn about the lat...

As business applications have moved from monolithic blocks of code to distributed collaborations across multiple services, new forms of vulnerabilities have emerged and attackers have taken advantage of them. To explore this topic, SANS conducted a survey to collect information around industry practices in application security, focusing on Application Programming Interface (API) security awareness, processes, and controls. This webcast present...

Active Directory (AD) is the core identity infrastructure for most organizations, acting as the primary source of trust for identity and access. But AD is also often a weak link that is exploited in nearly every modern cyberattack. If an organization's AD is encrypted or wiped out, business comes to a screeching halt. For state and local governments, an attack can compromise constituents' personal data, disrupt essential services and jeopardiz...

Please join us on Tuesday, 18 July, at 12:00 PM EDT, for a Noon Report with General James C. McConville, 40th Chief of Staff of the Army. General McConville will provide an update on the state of the Army and reflections from his tenure as Chief of Staff of the Army.

The benefits of modernizing platforms and applications are clear, but the path to digital transformation is less straightforward. Introducing new technology can present new challenges for regulatory agencies that, if left unaddressed, can lessen the benefits agencies get from these tools. Learn how organizations can successfully migrate from legacy systems to modern, more sustainable platforms during a live 30-minute webinar hosted by Governme...

Government procurement is complex, high-stakes, time-sensitive, and too important to be left to inefficient systems like emails, spreadsheets, and shared drives. Most digital procurement solutions on the market only offer so much benefit to agencies, though. Many of these systems can't adapt as technology changes – meaning they are challenging to update, quickly become difficult to use, and ultimately become obsolete. Modernizing procure...

Is your mid-sized local government experiencing increased demands and constrained budgets? You’re not alone. Mid-sized local governments face similar public and organizational service demands to larger agencies, only they must meet those expectations with fewer resources. Center for Digital Government surveys show that many mid-sized local governments are turning to the cloud to maximize their resources, and for good reason – low-c...

Learn real-world cyber security skills from top industry experts during SANSFIRE 2023 (July 10-15). Join us In-Person in Washington, DC or Live Online to experience interactive training with hands-on labs, practice your skills during NetWars Tournaments, and network with your peers in real-time. Find the course that best suits your needs today! SANSFIRE 2023 Features: Hands-on labs in a virtual environment Courses include electronic and printe...

Registration is now OPEN for the 10th AFCEA/INSA Intelligence and National Security Summit! The powerful, two-day program will feature five blockbuster plenaries, six engaging breakout sessions, and a jampacked exhibit hall full of the latest IC technology innovations. Don't miss the nation's premiere conference for unclassified dialogue between U.S. Government intelligence agencies and their industry and academic partners!

We are at the threshold of a fundamental transition in business toward a more sustainable and low-carbon future. This “sustainability transition” promises to match the scale and scope of the digital transformation, which will require significant financial investments with the potential to generate substantial returns. As consequential for business, society, and the environment and even more urgent. Companies that view this transiti...