Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) have gained increased attention recently as several high profile incidents compromised a number of federal systems. In the wake of those incidents, The White House, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Institute for Standards and Technology have all stepped in to provide new guidance and tools for agencies to improve the...

There were more than 2,300 ransomware attacks against all levels of government, healthcare facilities, and schools and higher education institutions in 2020, and the attacks have continued this year. Yet state, local, and education (SLED) organizations are ill-equipped to respond to such attacks, lacking the resources and capabilities to defend against or respond to them. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has established Sto...

The sharp rise in ransomware attacks on the critical infrastructure sector has cost millions of dollars in terms of payment and recovery in the past year. Ransomware attacks grew an astounding 485% in 2020 compared to 2019. As these attacks increase in persistence and scale, the federal government and NIST guidelines to improve cybersecurity and curb ransomware provide the required security measures to protect against such disruptive attacks....

Expanding and Evolving within the Digital Revolution At the heart of the Digital Revolution is quick-term, short-term, and long-term growth and profitability. The acceleration of automation development from inception throughout the supply chain will drive customer demands now and in the future. Simply put, companies embracing faster a positive seamless digital customer experience will be the relevant companies for the future. Employing effecti...

"How to prevent and detect corporate fraud!!" Under COSO 2013, Principle 8: "The organization considers the potential for fraud in assessing risks to the achievement of objectives". Corporate fraud is more prevalent today than ever before. Layoffs, pressures, incentives, anonymity, computerization, and lack of privacy are all contributing factors. This CPE event is focused on presenting the internal controls to fraud prevention and detection....

The pace and impact of cyberattacks on government and critical infrastructure IT systems have accelerated over the past several years. Malware inserted into software platforms and widely distributed to customers; ransomware attacks taking down hospitals and local governments; hacks endangering water systems – all of these and many more show that our systems are under siege. Join us for these five one-hour webinars spread over five days,...

Featured Guest Speakers: Gregory Brown, Vice President of Strategy and R&D, Advanced Technology Group at UPS and Laura Patel, Advanced Analytics Manager at UPS! About Data for AI: The Data for AI Community is geared toward innovative companies pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with Artificial Intelligence and cognitive technologies. This community is focused on the data side of AI including: Data Engineering, Data Preparation...

The pace and impact of cyberattacks on government and critical infrastructure IT systems have accelerated over the past several years. Malware inserted into software platforms and widely distributed to customers; ransomware attacks taking down hospitals and local governments; hacks endangering water systems – all of these and many more show that our systems are under siege. Join us for five one-hour webinars spread over five days, as tho...

It’s no secret that getting a clear picture of your hardware, software, and services can be a challenge. Federal IT leaders frequently list vendor audits and unexpected software license true-up as a top concern. Add to the mix – constant adaptation to changing technologies, cyber-attack vulnerability mitigation, and IT asset availability and management in complex hybrid environments – and you start to uncover the challenges i...

The pace and impact of cyberattacks on government and critical infrastructure IT systems have accelerated over the past several years. Malware inserted into software platforms and widely distributed to customers; ransomware attacks taking down hospitals and local governments; hacks endangering water systems – all of these and many more show that our systems are under siege. Join us for these five one-hour webinars spread over five days,...