Local government professionals agree that evidence-based decision making is the best practice. Even so, the majority of cities don’t use data for their strategic planning processes. The truth is the overwhelming mountain of “big data” often paralyzes action. So how can leaders harness the right community data in the most practical ways for the best return? In this certificate program, Polco data science experts will teach the...

Join us for our upcoming ISC2 NOVA Chapter meeting! Network with fellow professionals, earn CPE credits, and enjoy complimentary food and drinks.We are excited to have Valinder Mangat, Chief Innovation Officer @DRTConfidence share his insights. Valinder will provide a talk on Reduce Risk by Automating Compliance with OSCAL. Not a member? No problem! Come see what we're about and consider joining after. Don't miss out on this valuable opportuni...

Supervisors set the tone for the team. Getting it right involves self-awareness, discipline, and training. But who has time to focus on personal growth when faced with the day-to-day challenges that come with the local government profession? Enter the newly reimagined Effective Supervisory Practices Training Series. Based on the new 6th edition of ICMA’s bestselling Effective Supervisory Practices book, (print and digital) this six-part...

As a supervisor, it can be stressful and awkward to manage a “bad apple.” But left unchecked, these poor performers will jeopardize the team and even the organization. Join us online Monday, April 22 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to hear from a government expert about how to deal with low performers.

Keep Hacking Weird in Austin for Hands-On Cyber Security Training SANS Pen Test Austin 2024 is the premier offensive security training event of the year, featuring six days of in-depth, hands-on pen testing, red teaming, purple teaming, and exploit training for professionals who need to know how to find vulnerabilities within their organizations, understand risk, and prioritize resources based on potential real-world attacks. Come for the hack...

Critical infrastructure services in North America face accelerating threats from both nation-states and other sophisticated threat actors. Governments globally are grappling with how to best balance incentives, support, and direct oversight. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure owners and operators face significant challenges with technology, staff resources, and expertise to better manage cyber resilience. For instance, the healthcare industry...

VIP ADVANCE is a 3-day in-residence training program that is offered at NO COST* to Veteran business owners nationwide. The program is designed specifically for service-disabled and Veteran-owned small businesses interested in taking their business to the next level in the federal marketplace.

ODSC is the best community data science event on the planet. There are other events that cover special topics, industries, etc., but ODSC is comprehensive and totally community-focused: it's the conference to engage, build, develop, and learn from the whole data science community. ODSC offers an unparalleled experience and ensures you stay current with the most recent and exciting developments in data science.Featuring 250+ expert speakers, 3...

This year, we’re adding another day to MDEX! This event brings together representatives from TACOM (Tank Automotive Command) and the Detroit Arsenal, along with other key players in the defense industry. We are bringing back the APBI (Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry) and have coordinated with AUSA for their Annual Breakfast. MDEX offers a unique opportunity for attendees to interact with decision-makers and experts from various o...

SecureWorld events and programming foster Growth, Access, and Excellence among cybersecurity professionals. SecureWorld is… the stepping stone to grow in your abilities and career path SecureWorld is… access to the knowledge and solutions you need, in the place you live SecureWorld is… a unique experience with excellence in both speakers and content For more than 22 years, SecureWorld has been tackling global cybersecurity...