Cyber crime costs individuals, banks and major corporations billions of dollars a year. In particular, the theft of intellectual property threatens to rob the country of the foundations of its economic vitality. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has geared up its capabilities to fight against criminals operating in cyberspace, and is working with the Defense and Homeland Security Departments, other federal agencies and the private sector to...

School and Cyber Bullying Focus on the Social Environment of the School Learn how to teach kids at every grade level effective resistance techniques and inclusive leadership skills. Assess Bullying at Your School Change the climate of the school so that students understand bullying is not a normal part of student life. Garner Staff and Parent Support for Bullying Prevention Gain buy-in from the majority of the staff and parents to prevent bull...

Save The Date:Thursday, November 4, 2010 Top Federal Opportunities of 2011 Companies are winning federal contracts every day—is your business among them? Let INPUT show you where the top opportunities are. More than $200 billion in federal spending goes to INPUT members each year; FedFocus is your catalyst to that success.INPUT’s FedFocus event will provide you with detailed, independent research and analysis on the top federal opp...

Cyber Security is one of the most pressing security issues facing the United States today. Improving identity management and authentication capabilities in the public and private sector is critical to managing risk in a cyber world. Creating trusted identities is the only way to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure, reduce fraud, and increase individual privacy and security. At this years’ policy conference we will examine...

On November 3rd, join fellow government IT innovators for this complimentary one-day event to discuss ways to engage, innovate, and improve government efficiency. Today, more than ever, there is a groundswell pushing for more open and engaging government. More than talk, agencies are now communicating within their own walls, breaking down silos to interagency collaboration, and engaging with constituents in new ways – with citizens, with...

Join Federal Computer Week, in partnership with Cisco, on October 21st at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC to hear experts from government and industry discuss a more deliberate and effective national cybersecurity strategy. Seminar sessions will cover: Understanding the Cybersecurity Adversaries The Role of Government in Making Cyber Progress Programs Underway that Empower Citizens How Using Network Capabilities Can Build Security...

Join INPUT for a Federal Executive Breakfast featuring Richard A. Spires, chief information officer, Department of Homeland Security, and learn about the department’s FY 2011 technology infrastructure plans and initiatives. Appointed in September 2009, Spires is responsible for the department’s $6.4 billion IT investment. He leads and facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of the department’s IT architec...

Congress has established a National Office for Cybersecurity at the White House, now requires federal agencies to conduct independent audits of their information security programs, and has established new policies for agency acquisition and procurement. Two years ago, Congressman Mike McCaul co-founded the first-ever House Cyber Security Caucus to address these areas of oversight and inconsistency. Join Congressman McCaul in a moderated discus...

The Online Trust Alliance (OTA) announced keynotes and speakers for the 5th Annual Online Trust and Cybersecurity Forum being hosted at Georgetown University September 22-24 in Washington DC. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and White House Cybersecurity leader and presidential advisor Howard Schmidt are scheduled provides morning kickoffs. Later that morning, Greg Link of Franklin Covey will provide a keynote on the Speed of Trust, the New Yo...

Online Trust & Cybersecurity Forum Washington DC Sept 22-24 Celebrating our 5th Anniversary, the 2010 Online Trust & Cybersecurity Forum at Georgetown University will highlight practices to build consumer trust and help protect your business from abuse and exploits. Sessions are designed to provide a framework, practices and technologies to maximize consumer trust, brand reputation and data security. Participants will receive prescript...