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...

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...

Welcome to SANS Attack & Respond 2024 - where cybersecurity defense isn't just a skill, it's a mindset. This Live Online training is your ultimate opportunity to experience a full immersion into the world of proactive defense and rapid response. With an 'Assume Breach' approach as a cornerstone, this event arms you with the expertise to not only prevent but decisively counter threats in real time. At SANS Attack & Respond 2024, we inst...

Join Women in AFCEA for our popular virtual Happy Hour! Switch off from work, grab a drink, and join your fellow women professionals for a positive chat about life in the IT/Cyber/Global Security industry. Leading up to Pride Month, let's discuss the importance of including people from the LGBTQIA+ community. How can we as an organization and as individuals better enable the community?

Keeping in line with the Agile manifesto, Secure Development of software within the Government Tech community is improving as we gain direct experience through the process of its development. Secure Development Lifecycles, the addition of "Sec" to form DevSecOps and the molding of traditional Authority to Operate (ATO) to the application of modern continuous integration/continuous delivery operations has birthed a GovTech community pushing th...

Join us for an insightful roundtable discussion as we delve into the complex landscape of opioid abatement amidst the ongoing crisis. With few guardrails on how settlement funds can be spent, stakeholders need tools and strategies to ensure effective use of funds and to measure what is working and what is not. Key topics include: Understanding the Landscape: Explore the current challenges faced by counties and states in managing opioid settlem...

Leading healthcare payers and providers are moving forward on digital initiatives, which can increase the attack surface for hackers and ransomware. What can you do? While storage may not be the first thing you think of when considering data security, it’s both the last line of defense and a critical piece of infrastructure you’ll need to restore services. Join this webinar to learn how Pure Storage approaches data protection: Befo...

Artificial intelligence, especially generative AI, looms large over the C-suite agenda. Yet, that is not the only area of concern for CxOs. While each function leader has their own priorities to address, there are shared priorities that offer the opportunity for greater collaboration and new business growth. Join this complimentary Gartner leadership webinar as a panel of Gartner experts shares the top priorities for leaders across the C-suite...

Are you interested in learning more about Requests for Information (RFIs) and how they can benefit your business? Join the Market Research as a Service (MRAS) team for an informative webinar titled "Making Market Research Easy - Enhancing Industry Partnerships." This webinar will provide innovative insights on how to respond to GSA's RFIs by sharing experts' tips and tricks on how to fill out these important surveys. By participating in this s...