There are plenty of benefits to innovative new technologies, from greater efficiency to cost savings to customer satisfaction. It is rare, however, for a new technology to truly replace existing IT – rather, it gets incorporated into or bolted onto current systems. This approach, along with the explosion of mobile devices and proliferation of software and SaaS applications, dramatically increases and clouds an Agency’s cyber footpr...

The continuous evolution of technology presents us with a dynamic landscape filled with both promise and challenges. As the internet gained widespread adoption, it revolutionized various aspects of our lives, introducing innovations such as online shopping and real-time news updates, alongside issues like spam, phishing, and malware. Traditionally, government entities have been cautious in adopting new technologies, often due to regulatory con...

In January the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania unveiled its new Ten-Year Strategic Plan to foster economic growth. The plan targets five industries – agriculture, energy, life sciences, manufacturing, and robotics/technology – all of which will rely on investments to upgrade and innovate systems and technologies currently in place. This includes a continued focus on rethinking how agencies can work at the speed of industry, from strea...

State governments understand that utilizing IT effectively is the key to delivering excellent customer service. For instance, in Ohio the current strategic plan forthrightly states that the “use of State technology assets to increase the wellbeing of Ohioans and their health, property, security, livelihood, and prosperity is essential.” Measures include improving information security and privacy, building on cloud-smart infrastruct...

Join the NDIA Technical Information Division at the next Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Course & Exam to develop a strong professionalism in these disciplines that are critically important in the design, development, production, test, integration, and maintenance of complex products. With such importance, these disciplines have many global applications in both commercial and government realms because most organizations recognize C...

Join this event on using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) approach for creatin a comprehensive on Systems Security Plan (SSP). This overview event is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed start the process of development and implementation of an effective security plans for federal information systems. Key Topics Covered: Understanding the NIST security standards and guidelines Implementin...

The State of Tennessee has been recognized in recent years for its use of data to drive decision-making and delivering services more effectively to its residents. To keep up the progress, the state’s Strategic Technology Solutions (STS) division of the Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, has expanded its focus to include several large legacy modernization projects, such as the overhaul of its unemployment insurance system...

This CPE training event is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement the HIPAA Security Rule within their organizations. The HIPAA Security Rule focuses on safeguarding electronic protected health information (ePHI) to ensure its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Implementing this rule is crucial for healthcare organizations and their business associates to protect sensitive...

Join us for a highly informative and engaging 1 CPE event, where we will review the world of risk management through the lens of the ISO 31000 standard. This event is designed to provide participants with an overview of the ISO 31000 standard and its significance in the field of risk management. ISO 31000, also known as "Risk Management – Guidelines," is an internationally recognized standard that offers principles, a framework, and a p...

Join us for an insightful event, "Managing Information Security (ISO 27001)", where we will provide an overview of the ISO 27001 standard. This event aims to equip participants with the knowledge and understanding necessary to effectively start improving the management of information security within their organizations. ISO/IEC 27001 is a globally recognized standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It establishes a systema...