When it comes to cybersecurity, state and local have an opportunity to build on significant work already done by the federal government. This includes standards and processes for defining an overarching cyber framework and establishing a baseline for cloud security, as well as a contract for buying continuous diagnostics and mitigation solutions. Register now for this free virtual event, where federal cybersecurity experts will provide state a...

ELC 2015 will focus on new technologies and service-delivery models that now allow us to meet and exceed mission challenges with greater efficiency and effectiveness. Among the topics that we will examine is; NS2020 and the evolving strategy for the next generation of telecommunications and information technology (IT) infrastructure services; Market Intelligence and the challenge to expand the focus of engagement with industry away from simply...

Event Theme: Analytics Now- Our Future Lies in the Questions We Ask Today Join government IT, security, program, and management professionals at this one-day event to learn how government is using data today to make a difference in the future. Whether your agency has its sights set on improving security posture, maximizing the value of services delivered, or driving efficiencies, GovSummit sessions and discussions will provide you with the ins...

Tickets Now Available! Join us on October 14th for the 28th Annual GCN Awards Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. Be there as we recognize the outstanding achievement of federal and state & local teams, who are working at a time when demands for high performance, security and a clear return on investment have never been greater. Your attendance at the 2015 GCN Awards Gala would not only show your support for these achievements, but al...

SANS is pleased to announce we have partnered with NERC to offer a pre-conference training course and CyberCity at Grid Security Conference (GridSecCon) 2015 on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the Hilton Philadelphia Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NERC's annual Grid Security Conference (GridSecCon) series brings together cybersecurity and physical security experts from industry and government to share emerging security trends, poli...

Information security training in Seattle from SANS Institute, the global leader in Cyber Security training. At SANS Seattle 2015, SANS offers hands-on, immersion-style security training courses taught by real-world practitioners and leading experts working in security today.The site of SANS Seattle 2015, October 5 - 10, is the Renaissance Seattle Hotel, located just minutes from Pike Place Market and upscale shopping, with stunning views of Pu...

Information security training in Baltimore MD from SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training. At SANS Baltimore 2015, SANS offers hands-on, immersion-style security training courses taught by real-world practitioners. The site of SANS Baltimore 2015, September 21-26, is the Hotel Baltimore, located in the magnificent Inner Harbor and close to everything that makes this city special! View the complete schedule.Get outst...

Data Breaches are occurring at an alarming rate and increasing in their scope, frequency and impact and they don't discriminate by industry, geography or organization size. When a breach occurs, organizations, agencies and individuals need to learn how to more effectively:- Identify/Detect that the breach has occurred- Respond to the breach in an effective and timely manner- Investigate the breach- Prevent/Defend the organization from future b...

Join MeriTalk's Cyber Security Exchange for the fourth annual Cyber Security Brainstorm on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at the Knight Conference Center at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. From insider threats to legacy security gaps to financial crimes and everything in between – it's no longer "if", but "when" in the government cyber incident arena. Government and partners across industry and academia are looking to improve collective c...

Information security training in Las Vegas from SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training. At SANS Network Security 2015, SANS offers more than 35 hands-on, immersion-style security training courses taught by real-world practitioners. The site of SANS Network Security 2015, September 12 - 21, is Caesars Palace, the majestic Las Vegas hotel! Get outstanding cybersecurity training from SANS incomparable instructors and t...