The Executive Branch has made it clear the United States needs a more resilient and secure supply chain to ensure economic prosperity and national security. The supply chain is only truly secure when all entities throughout the public sector supply chain carry out effective and coordinated security measures to ensure the integrity of supply chain data, the safety of goods, and the security of the respective agency. This virtual workshop will r...

DevSecOps incorporates security initiatives at every stage of the software development life cycle (SDLC). It is a set of practices combining software development, security, and IT operations with the goal of shortening the systems development life cycle securely. From identifying patterns to uncovering new ways to support the mission, DevSecOps is playing an essential role in government’s digital transformation efforts. This virtual work...

The 2023 DE Test & Evaluation Joint Conference on T&E Support to Prototyping and Experimentation will discuss the practical implications of T&E support in prototyping, experimentation and other developmental activities. The conference will leverage the DoD vision set forth in the DoD Prototyping Guidebook and the recent significant increases in prototyping and experimentation efforts to explore the role of T&E in prototyping, e...

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) began in 2011 to ensure the security of cloud services used by the U.S. Government. FedRAMP is a government-wide program providing a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. FedRAMP uses NIST guidelines in its own framework to enable U.S. Government agencies to use cloud services securely and efficientl...

A recent report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies says the Department of Defense needs to strengthen its software design in order to maintain a competitive edge against foreign adversaries. Harnessing the power of data and analytics remains a critical part of achieving mission goals across all federal agencies. Government organizations need to constantly innovate and strengthen software design in order to stay ahead of th...

It has been a busy past decade for the Records Management Community: 0MB Memorandum M-12-18, Managing Government Records Directive, required to the fullest extent possible, agencies eliminate paper and use electronic recordkeeping. 0MB Memorandum M-14-16, Guidance on Managing Email, with goal of by December 31, 2016, Federal agencies will manage both permanent and temporary email records in an electronically accessible format OMB Memorandum M-...

Many cloud subject matter experts agree that an agency’s cloud strategy must be aligned with agency mission. Among the most common reasons cloud strategies fail are not having a solid business/operational case for cloud migration, failing to test before deployment, and underestimating the time and funding required. Success factors include “ensuring the whole organization understands the intent, direction and roadmap of cloud adopti...

BUILD TRUST AND CUSTOMER AFFINITY WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Whether you’re new to business development, you’re in a capture or supporting role, or you’re a seasoned professional, this course is for you. You will learn how to differentiate yourself by creating meaningful connections with customers and stakeholders. Secure Your Seat If You Are: Concerned about being perceived as “that” salesperson, a beltway band...

4, ba Our approach for this in-person training event is to provide the relevant information which internal control professionals will need to fulfill the "Internal Control Life Cycle" using the "top-down, risk-based" approach. We provide the background knowledge sources, advice on how to conduct risk assessments, discuss scoping, and review how to plan the assessment of an internal control framework based on COSO. Risk management activities ar...

As the government moves increasingly towards digital infrastructure, geopolitical tensions rise, and individuals access more endpoints from more locations than ever before, a strong cyber posture must be embedded in everything agencies do. Policy guidance such as the cyber executive order, NIST’s updated security risk framework, and the Cyberspace Solarium’s recommendations offer strategic direction while tactical playbooks such as...