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...

When FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks publicly about the cyberthreat posed by the Chinese government to U.S. critical infrastructure, it is past time to take the danger seriously. “The PRC [People’s Republic of China] has made it clear that it considers every sector that makes our society run as fair game in its bid to dominate on the world stage, and that its plan is to land low blows against civilian infrastructure to try to...

This four-day Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) Boot Camp focuses on the art and science of the information systems security engineering (ISSE) process. You’ll learn the technical knowledge required of security engineers operating within the federal government, including ISSE processes and the critical government regulations affecting how security engineering is performed and why. This boot camp not only teach...

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...

Delegation of Procurement (DPA) training gives Contracting Officers access to the OASIS Unrestricted and OASIS Small Business contract vehicles and teaches best practices for task order issuance. A single DPA will be issued for both OASIS and OASIS SB. Warranted contracting officers (a contracting officer appointed pursuant to FAR 1.603) can request a DPA, which allows direct access to our Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs). The DPA...

It may seem ironic, but government agencies at all levels wrestle with the difficulty of compliance with regulatory requirements even as they issue regulations for others (sometimes including themselves) to meet. For example, just as the healthcare industry follows HIPAA, so too do Veterans Administration hospitals – along with all federal, state, local, tribal and territorial health organizations. Then there are government-only policies...

Join thought leaders and industry experts from throughout the federal government for a day of in-person education and peer-to-peer training on government transformation, change management, and actionable strategies for leveraging technology and optimizing litigation efficiency. Stay ahead of the biggest trends in government litigation and investigations, with engaging sessions on topics such as: demystifying the future of legal technology, gen...

The state of New York is emphasizing improving its IT resilience. The state’s 2022-23 strategic plan focuses on moving off legacy systems, implementing an enterprise architecture, and improving service delivery to its residents, to name a few. In addition, the state has its first cybersecurity strategy, and created a Joint Security Operations Center. As the largest city in the United States, New York City has its own technology roadmap,...

Administering elections falls on the shoulders of state and territorial governments. It is not surprising, then, that there are so many different approaches, technologies, and processes in place to handle election infrastructure. The problems that befall election infrastructure are many, varied, and often well publicized. In Maricopa County, Ariz., ballots were too lightly printed to be read by scanners during the 2022 midterms. Multnomah Coun...