A new era of data-driven government is taking shape, and agencies are using evidence-based decision making for strategic data management and analysis. Government agencies are using data every day to help citizens by streamlining traffic, deploying supplies to hurricane-ravaged islands, and tapping medical research results to save lives. Data is also being used to uncover fraud and unlock insight in myriad of ways to streamline the business of...

Every organization needs a business continuity plan to protect its critical operations, resources and services in the event of unexpected disasters and business disruptions. At the time of a disaster everyone in the organization relies on the business continuity plan to ensure continuity of business and to restore normal operating conditions. It is critically essential to build a plan that is reliable, comprehensive, and effective for any busi...

The promise of government’s digital revolution will come from the use of data to inform decision making and mission delivery. Combining data from the Internet of Things with agency databases is creating the raw materials for real improvement in mission delivery. This webinar will address how employees can benefit from knowledge sharing to use data in new and innovative ways.

Legacy systems cripple federal agencies. They hamstring innovation, leave information vulnerable to bad actors, cost more and more to maintain as they age, and push away talented personnel who want to work with the latest technology. The White House and Congress have made major steps of late, though, to bring agencies into the 21st century, releasing major IT modernization policy and providing funding to jumpstart a governmentwide tech refresh...

Government agencies have embraced the power of big data in crime fighting, health-related research, fraud detection, weather prediction, and for many other vital government areas. Nearly one-third of data is estimated to be unstructured, opening up questions about data retention, storage and timely access. This webinar will discuss how government agencies are achieving cost effective disaster recovery, complying with data governance mandates,...

Blockchain and its Potential in Government Training Workshop: A Primer for Government Executives, Managers, and Staff Commonly described as the "next great disrupter," Blockchain technology is the “new Internet”. While there are challenges associated with widespread use, its potential is drawing heavy interest and investment from both commercial and government leaders around teh world. Primarily known as the technology underlying B...

Latest Information on Government Cybersecurity and Implementing the President's Cybersecurity Executive Order (EO) Training Workshop This workshop will focus on the progress to date in implementing the President’s EO on Cybersecurity with emphasis on key requirement: identification of High Value Assets, implementation of NIST’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). The CSF and RMF are critical for the f...

Disaster Recovery refers to the process, policies and procedures related to ensuring the resilience of technology infrastructure, including speedy and effective recovery / restoration of technology after a disaster or disruption. This workshop focuses on creating a sustainable IT environment within the corporate framework. Most organizations cannot survive a catastrophic failure of their IT system – learn how to protect yours. Myths and...

Open First: Building a Foundation for Choice and Security The demands-and opportunities-for government IT are at an all-time high. And open source collaboration provides the strongest foundation to help agencies meet critical demands in a smart, efficient way. Community-powered innovation gives us the most out of emerging technologies-whether it's modernizing applications and infrastructure, speeding application development, moving workloads t...

SANS is recognized around the world as the best place to develop the deep, hands-on cyber security skills most in need right now. Network Security 2017 offers more than 45 information security courses taught by SANS' world-class instructors, with dynamic content on the hottest information security issues.In addition to SANS classroom training and development, you can also test your security defense skills at the Core NetWars Experience, DFIR N...