Maximum Win Strategies: Leveraging Joint Ventures To Win More, With More! Small Business Administration (“SBA”) regulated joint ventures can provide a “leg up” on the competition enhancing eligibility for larger awards by adding substantial resources and performance capabilities to government contracts pursuits. However, leveraging the strategic advantage of joint ventures also involves mastering the “rules of the...

Stepping into a new management or supervisory role can be daunting. As you navigate new teams and relationships, it can be stressful to figure out all the things you should do as a supervisor on a daily basis. So instead, we’re focusing on the top five things you should avoid doing as a government supervisor. Join us online Monday, June 24 from 4-4:30 p.m. ET/1-1:30 p.m. PT to hear from a government expert about the top mistakes managers...

ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional 40 CPEs ISC2’s CCSP certification is a globally recognized credential that validates the expertise and knowledge of professionals in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security programs, policies, and architectures. The CCSP is valued by organizations seeking professionals capable of addressing the security challenges associated with cloud computing and ensuring the confidentiality, int...

Data is the biggest asset of modern organizations. But thanks to an increase in data breaches, evolving privacy regulations, and litigation volumes, data can also be an organization’s biggest liability. Good data governance is critical to government agencies’ ability to effectively respond to requests for data and reduce their overall risk. Join us online Tuesday, June 25 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from government...

This Session Covers An Overview of FERS & CSRS Survivor Benefits Differences between the two retirement systems’ survivor benefits Qualifying relatives Cost of electing survivor benefits What forms should be filled out to ensure qualifying relatives receive the survivorship Other Information for FERS & CSRS Annuitants Spousal Survivor annuities (including former spouses) Cost to give an insurable interest survivor annuity Informa...

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, application programming interfaces (APIs) play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication and data exchange between various applications and systems. However, with this increased connectivity comes heightened security risks, particularly concerning the protection of sensitive data in those APIs. One of the most notorious examples of API risk is the Cambridge Analytica scandal in the...

An Overview of Financial Planning Topics for Feds Setting goals Practical considerations Projecting future income needs How much money will you need saved when you retire? How do your federal benefits come into play? The Retirement “Tripod” CSRS and FERS annuities, plus military pensions Social Security benefits TSP, IRAs, and other savings/investments Ed thoroughly explores all 3 components Other Information to Consider Health Ins...

Proper supply chain management and national security concerns have never been more interconnected. As geopolitical tensions bring cyber threats to the fore, the public and private sector must collaborate to ensure each link of the supply chain is secure. And everyone in the organization, from developers to senior leadership, must prioritize risk management across the entire threat landscape. Because cybersecurity risks can arise at any point i...

Election security is top of mind across the United States, from concern about malign foreign interference, to DDoS attacks against election websites, to the security of voting machines and their software, to insider and third-party threats, even to “swatting” of local election officials, to name just a few. At the heart of all these threats is the intent to change the outcome of political races. Outcomes, in the end, are determined...

Strategies for Teaming To Win With Five Agreements PROGRAM MATERIALS: To Promote Training, Attendees Will Receive The Following Sample Standard Forms: A Nondisclosure Agreement A Teaming Agreement A ID/IQ Subcontract Agreement A SBA Joint Venture Operating Agreement A Contractor Teaming Arrangement Agreement (“CTA”) Due to demand, early-bird prices are subject to substantial increase. Register now! OVERVIEW: Small businesses utili...