AFCEA Central Maryland Chapter hosts a monthly luncheon series that features keynote speeches from industry leaders, networking opportunities, and updates on upcoming events. Chapter members and corporate chapter sponsors are welcome to join us each month. Our luncheons take place at the Live! Casino & Hotel in Arundel Mills. Please stay tuned for more details. For event specific questions, please contact luncheons@centralmd.afceachapters.org.

Artificial intelligence is no longer an experiment for government. It has become a mandate. Federal leaders are under pressure to harness AI’s potential while keeping pace with fast-evolving policy and heightened public scrutiny. The administration’s July executive order and GSA’s launch of USAi.gov reflect a new phase in this journey, one where agencies are expected to accelerate adoption while proving that AI can be deploye...

Cyber risk in industrial environments carries consequences far beyond data loss—it can disrupt essential services, damage equipment, impact safety, and affect entire communities. In the utilities sector, this risk is operational, immediate, and escalating. Water treatment plants, electric grids, and energy distribution networks are now routine targets for adversaries seeking to exploit weaknesses in industrial control systems with tradit...

Cybersecurity policies are the foundation of any governance program, setting expectations for workforce behavior and establishing the rules that support compliance and risk management. But policies can quickly become outdated as new threats emerge, standards evolve, and regulators raise the bar. Each year, SANS, in partnership with the CRF, updates its library of cybersecurity policy templates to reflect current best practices and provide orga...

Federal leaders today face the dual challenge of driving innovation while ensuring trust, security, and compliance. As a Federal decision-maker, you’re invited to join the Microsoft Federal Training Series designed to equip executives and technology leaders with the insights and practical tools to lead confidently in the age of AI. Across this 8-part series, you will explore:Practical ways to adopt and scale Microsoft 365 Copilot with th...

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: LEARN HOW TO BE THE HERO IN YOUR OWN RETIREMENT STORY & RETIRE WITH CONFIDENCE The ProFeds FedImpact Retirement Workshop gives federal employees a no-nonsense approach to evaluating the financial impact of benefits decisions made as they near retirement. Our goal is to help them avoid the red tape and to retire from federal service with confidence! IMPORTANT INFORMATION Attendance is free-of-charge Class size limited to...

FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: LEARN HOW TO BE THE HERO IN YOUR OWN RETIREMENT STORY & RETIRE WITH CONFIDENCE The ProFeds FedImpact Retirement Workshop gives federal employees a no-nonsense approach to evaluating the financial impact of benefits decisions made as they near retirement. Our goal is to help them avoid the red tape and to retire from federal service with confidence! IMPORTANT INFORMATION Attendance is free-of-charge Class size limited to...

During the six-day immersive CISSP training camp, our expert instructors will guide you through the eight domains of the ISC2 CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). This covers all aspects of information security, from developing security policies to managing risk and understanding technical security controls.

Geo Week, February 16-18, 2026 in Denver, convenes geospatial and mapping professionals from nearly a dozen vertical markets (e.g. AEC). It includes co-located user meetings (ASPRS, Reality Capture Network, WGIC and more to be announced). The 2025 event had 3,600+ registrants, and hosted a record 3,222 actual delegates onsite (up 8%+), including international attendees from 50+ nations. Geo Week 2026, with the theme Harness The Power Of Geospa...

During the CCSP Boot Camp, we deep-dive into all CCSP domains and develop your essential skills and knowledge for the following:Domain 1: Cloud concepts, architecture & designDomain 2: Cloud data securityDomain 3: Cloud platform and infrastructure securityDomain 4: Cloud application securityDomain 5: Cloud security operationsDomain 6: Legal, risk and compliance