Beat the summer heat and keep the July 4th celebration going at MeriTalk’s next Cyber Smoke. Cyber Smokes are a very special networking tradition and a must-attend event. A cash bar will be available with Happy Hour specials extended into the evening. Bring along your favorite cigar to enjoy on Morton’s patio. Attendees will also have the opportunity to donate to USO-Metro. The 2019 Cyber Smoke Series is sponsored by Anomali, BMC,...

Putting New Tech into Action The government is often conservative about adopting new and cutting-edge technology—even when it funded the early development. The scale of the applications, the sensitivity of the data and the strategic importance of the agency missions have made federal IT executives cautious. Now a new generation of emerging technology offers particularly promising results—but what is mature enough to implement or pi...

Join us for 1-day IN-PERSON retirement benefits workshops for Federal Government Employees. Check-in at 8:30 AM, enjoy some complimentary coffee and a light snack, and then get ready to begin promptly at 9. From a local “federal benefits guru,” Ed Zurndorfer- you will be learning about the mechanics and intricacies of the Federal Government’s benefits package for its employees. We provide lunch, and the sessions are typically...

For modern government organizations to run effectively, public servants need to embrace technology and excel in management. However, rapid tech advancements and a changing workforce have created some challenges for agencies. Finding a solution for those challenges is paramount because technology and management are the cornerstones that enable government agencies and individual government employees to achieve their mission goals. For example, h...

The federal model for IT has evolved, embracing the as-a-service model as the next step in implementing cloud computing. Agencies are increasingly acquiring cloud services to host their applications while adopting software development practices tailored to the virtualized, hybrid cloud environment. Multiple clouds in multiple geographies can enhance application performance and therefore service to both citizen and agency users. Management of m...

Join us for 1-day IN-PERSON retirement benefits workshops for Federal Government Employees. Check-in at 8:30 AM, enjoy some complimentary coffee and a light snack, and then get ready to begin promptly at 9. From a local “federal benefits guru,” Ed Zurndorfer- you will be learning about the mechanics and intricacies of the Federal Government’s benefits package for its employees. We provide lunch, and the sessions are typically...

SECURING THE MODERN ENTERPRISE USING OPEN SOURCE Join the Security Symposium, where cybersecurity professionals can learn and network alongside Red Hat and Intel security experts, partners, and industry peers. No one can solve IT security issues alone. Solving problems together as a community is the future of technology. WHAT TO EXPECT The Security Symposium is a full-day event with industry experts covering the latest upstream and enterprise...

The network of the future is driven by technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, block chain, and zero trust and their impact on disaster relief, medical readiness, data management, maintenance and logistics, vehicle safety and cyber resiliency. These trends provide the digital dexterity to deploy cost-effective innovation to hone the government’s global edge.The ability to operate networks so they are adaptable to any...

State and local government IT leaders are embracing multi- and hybrid cloud environments to increase efficiency, manage costs, and provide the secure environment that is vitally important to the citizens they serve. In addition, using a cloud management platform provides a consolidated view of your cloud environment that empowers managers to leverage and optimize IT infrastructure resources. This webinar will how agencies use a multi-cloud man...

As cyber security threats change daily and attacks become more aggressive, SANS helps you stay ahead of the curve by providing unique, hands-on immersion training you can implement the day you return to work. At SANS Charlotte 2019 (July 8-13), you will learn new skills to help you better anticipate security risks and quickly mitigate them. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best, and gain knowledge you can put to work immediately....