Ransomware attacks are on the rise, with at least 22 reported breaches of public sector networks in 2019 alone. Popular targets are cities, police stations, and schools, and the attacks can tally up millions of dollars in recovery costs. This situation is likely much worse, as many ransomware attacks are unreported. Public sector organizations are typically understaffed and underfunded, making them ripe targets for malicious actors intent on c...

The Mueller report, following the 2016 election, identified malicious adversaries that undermined trust in the democratic process. With the complex and multifaceted threats we are facing with the upcoming 2020 elections, there is an urgent need to protect our electoral infrastructure.Election interference also poses a threat to citizens' personal information. Personal Identifiable Information, PII, such as social security numbers, are accessib...

The amount of geospatial data from sensors, smart phones, social media, drones, and other vehicles is exploding, and traditional analytics are struggling to keep up. To analyze and visualize such data effectively, government agencies are increasingly leveraging GPUs to obtain orders-of-magnitude improvements in speed. New GPU technologies for accelerating structured data and text analytics are enabling analysts to do their work at the speed o...

Join Splunk and SwiftStack on Tuesday, August 27th as experts discuss how Splunk Enterprise 7.3 with SwiftStack SmartStore helps reduce infrastructure costs by 60% to 75% for high-load, fast-growing Splunk shops. As terabytes become petabytes, every Splunk shop will require the efficiencies that Splunk Enterprise 7.3 with SmartStore delivers. And, SwiftStack will provide the cost-effective, scale-out storage to manage all of that Splunk data....

As network and security requirements continue to evolve for networks, so does the Infoblox solution to address the DNS, DHCP, and IPAM (DDI) needs. Join us for this live webinar to hear what's new with Infoblox and how we can help you address these ever changing needs. Discussion topics will include:Updated Hardware and Virtual appliancesAdvanced DNS Protection (ADP) for DOS/DDOS protectionSecuring your DNS with BloxOne Threat DefenseMulti-clo...

Data is plentiful for government practitioners. With near-infinite website and email metrics, along with all the data that modern solutions can deliver, we have more information than ever.But what is a good number? And how do you act on the data? Join our complimentary webinar to discover civic engagement trends and metrics you should be striving for.Specifically this webinar will cover:7 key trends in civic engagementValuable insights on emai...

In efforts to implement a widespread adoption of digital processes through paperless initiatives, government agencies such as the state of Hawaii have embraced Adobe Sign for its electronic signature needs - allowing for legal, secure, and 100% digital document processes from end to end.Adobe Sign enables agencies to cut the cost and hassle of manual, paper-based tasks by reducing the back-and-forth that typically accompanies document review a...

Google Maps API is the best-in-class mapping platform to display this data. The points of interest available on Google Maps Platform create context for IoT sensor data, taking the data off a spreadsheet and transforming it within the real-world context. Join Google Maps Platform and Carahsoft to learn about how:IoT sensor data is increasing growth in the public sectorIoT sensor data needs to have real-world context to be usefulGoogle Maps API...

Virtual training is revolutionizing workplace communication with its reduced travel costs and quicker responses to travel needs, impacting global teams in a significant way. While many believe virtual training is the future, some worry training quality is being lost in the process. Is there a way to move training online successfully? Join the conversation with industry expert David Smith, DS Virtually's Global Managing Director, as he addresse...

Website best practices have changed significantly over the past several years. From improved security to mobile-device readiness to better accessibility, government websites must meet many new demands. Join us for this complimentary webinar to learn:How to discover existing vulnerabilities on your websiteWays to make your website more accessibleHow website tweaks can drive cross-departmental satisfactionData-driven steps to increase citizen en...