Event Details Join this training to get an overview of the services that you can use to help meet compliance and governance controls in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud. You’ll discover the fundamental cloud security concepts, including access control, data encryption methods, incident response, and security for network access to AWS resources. Learning Objectives In this course, you will learn to: Identify and describe the security...

In the midst of the pandemic, just days after the state of Maryland discovered its first Omicron cases, the Maryland Health Department website had to go offline, reportedly because of a ransomware attack. Just a week later, the Virginia agency that provides IT and tech support for the state legislature, had to respond to its own ransomware attack. And agencies and companies alike are dealing with an attack on a third-party payroll company just...

The COVID pandemic spurred agencies to move their data and applications to the cloud quicker than many had planned to make it more accessible for a remote workforce and to protect it from intensifying cyberattacks. More than a year into the new normal world of remote work, agencies are evaluating the best ways to secure the hybrid and multi clouds and their data troves to make sure it can meet the increased challenges. In May 2020, the Biden A...

Most are familiar with the Coast Guard as an institution, but many may not know about the operations of the Coast Guard Cyber Command. During this exclusive webinar, Captain John Henry, operations officer of the Coast Guard Cyber Command, will discuss how the Cyber Command prepares for and responds to cyber incidents. Justin Tolman, forensic subject matter expert at Exterro, will provide an industry perspective.

Event Details This course is for individuals who seek an overall understanding of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud, independent of specific technical roles. You will learn about AWS Cloud concepts, AWS core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support to build your AWS Cloud knowledge. This course also helps you prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.AWS technical experts who support various Federal and DoD custome...

The most serious of vulnerabilities was just found in the most used logging framework, but DevSecOps teams can quickly identify what’s impacted and where they focus their time. It’s important for software teams to future proof their code and continually look for these types of flaws, as well as defenses that let software adapt itself to an evolving threat landscape. Historical defense techniques like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs...

Event Details In this introductory course, you will learn about AWS products, services, and common solutions. You will learn the fundamentals of identifying AWS services so that you can make informed decisions about IT solutions based on your business requirements. Learning Objectives In this course, you will learn: Terminology and concepts related to the AWS platform How to navigate the AWS Management Console Key concepts of AWS security mea...

Please come to hear from Charlotte Hinkle, PhD the lead analyst for GAO’s Quantum Computing and Communications technology assessment. In their October 2021 report, GAO assessed the availability of quantum computing and communications technologies and identified use cases, benefits, risks, mitigations, and policy options associated with this emerging industry. This will be a presentation by Dr. Hinkle of the GAO findings with an open Q&A.

Oliver Slattery is the Leader of the ‘Quantum Communications and Networking Project’ in NIST’s Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). During this 30 minute presentation, Oliver Slattery will provide an introductory overview of quantum communications and networking. He will include a description of the phenomena exhibited by single particles of light called ‘Photons’, explaining how these interesting phenomena ar...

The concept of zero trust is the core of the Cybersecurity Executive Order released in May. While its directives and deadlines apply to all federal agencies, it offers a useful model for state, local, territorial and tribal governments and educational systems whose cybersecurity needs are just as great. It is easy to say, “Never trust – always verify.” It is much harder to put into practice. The National Security Agency relea...