Federal agencies’ systems are targeted by hostile interests all the time, whether it’s through a vulnerability in their networks or through a third-party product. The complexity and dynamism of the digital glass houses built on cloud platforms require significant time and effort to rebuild after a breach or a ransomware attack. And most impacted agencies or organizations don’t have an automated virtual blueprint to begin the...

Join us for a 2 CPE event that provides an overview of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. This framework is designed to help organizations better manage and reduce cybersecurity risks by utilizing existing standards, guidelines, and practices. During this event, participants will gain valuable insights into the key concepts and components of the CSF 2.0. Learn how the framework integrates lessons learned from recent technology advanc...

Federal sales expert Neil McDonnell destroys the worst myths paralyzing small businesses. FREE LinkedIn liveTop GovCon Myths Distracting You from Success as a Small Business in 2024Join GovCon federal sales expert Neil McDonnell for a dynamic 30-minute BD training designed specifically for small business government contractors like you. After this training, you will know if these Myths are True or False:All federal agencies are required to mee...

LinkedIn live US Army has $335M for Small Business Innovators Join GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell in a fireside chat with Matthew Willis, Ph.D., Director of the SBIR|STTR Program Office for the Department of Army and a champion for small business innovation. In this session, we will discuss:What kind of 'innovation' the US Army needs from Small BusinessesHow Small Businesses apply to get access to over $335M ARMY innovation fundingNon...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WORKSHOP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY - SAN FRANCISCOComprehensive Overview - Enabling Technologies - World of Opportunities Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the science and engineering of creating intelligent machines that can perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, such as perception, reasoning, learning, decision making, and communication. AI has been transforming various domains of human activity, from busine...

Are you a Small Business innovator and ready to change the world? Innovation experts from DoD, Army, Air Force, DARPA and the Missile Defense Agency DoD will join GovCon Chamber's Neil McDonnell to discuss their $2.5B innovation funds. Learn what they are looking for from small business innovators and how SPIR funds can supplement your government contracting revenue strategies. Please register on LinkedIn to let us know you're attending. MONDA...

An Overview of the 4 Types of Social Security Benefits Retirement, disability, survivor, Medicare Eligiblity requirements for each type, How the amounts are calculated How they apply to the financial plans of federal employees, both FERS and CSRS employees Understanding the Common Pitfalls The Windfall Elimination Program for CSRS Earnings Test Special Retirement Supplement for FERS Government Pension Offsets (GPO) How the benefits are taxed I...

In 2023, 725 data breaches were reported to the Department of Health and Human Services, according to HIPAA Journal. More than 133 million records were exposed or impermissibly disclosed. That’s just one risk in healthcare ecosystems. The dangers extend beyond that: every hospital bed is connected to the internet. People die when hospitals lose power – and if a hospital’s IT systems are compromised all the electronic pieces t...

Leveraging artificial intelligence as a powerful decision making tool continues to be a strategic priority for the United States. As agencies collect, analyze and disseminate more data than ever before, advancements in computing power and machine learning capabilities have created real world applications and success stories. And with the release of the AI Executive Order, federal agencies are further encouraged to develop safe, secure, and tru...

As technology evolves and the world around us becomes more digitally interconnected, real-time information sharing is key to staying ahead of emerging threats — from making decisions on battlefields abroad and keeping our nation safe to responding to emergencies and delivering humanitarian aid. The ability of defense, intelligence, and federal agencies to rapidly and securely share releasable information with partners ultimately determin...