Local government professionals agree that evidence-based decision making is the best practice. Even so, the majority of cities don’t use data for their strategic planning processes. The truth is the overwhelming mountain of “big data” often paralyzes action. So how can leaders harness the right community data in the most practical ways for the best return? In this certificate program, Polco data science experts will teach the...

Join the NDIA Technical Information Division at the next Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Course & Exam to develop a strong professionalism in these disciplines that are critically important in the design, development, production, test, integration, and maintenance of complex products. With such importance, these disciplines have many global applications in both commercial and government realms because most organizations recognize C...

When FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks publicly about the cyberthreat posed by the Chinese government to U.S. critical infrastructure, it is past time to take the danger seriously. “The PRC [People’s Republic of China] has made it clear that it considers every sector that makes our society run as fair game in its bid to dominate on the world stage, and that its plan is to land low blows against civilian infrastructure to try to...

Get Ready for Insightful Keynotes! Join us at the NCMS 60th Annual Training Seminar, June 11-13, 2024, at the Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN. Immerse yourself in powerful keynote sessions, explore the exhibit hall, and engage in vendor demonstrations. This is your opportunity to stay at the forefront of security excellence!

The annual ICS Security Summit brings together the industry's top practitioners and leading experts from around the globe to share actionable ideas, methods, and techniques for safeguarding critical infrastructure. In-depth talks and interactive sessions will deliver proven advances and approaches that make a real difference for the individuals engaged in this fight every day. Choose Your Experience: In-Person or Live Online Whether you're pla...

There are plenty of benefits to innovative new technologies, from greater efficiency to cost savings to customer satisfaction. It is rare, however, for a new technology to truly replace existing IT – rather, it gets incorporated into or bolted onto current systems. This approach, along with the explosion of mobile devices and proliferation of software and SaaS applications, dramatically increases and clouds an Agency’s cyber footpr...

Unlock the full potential of your career with cyber security training at SANS SANS San Antonio 2024 (June 24-29, CT). Guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field, this event provides exclusive access to live industry experts, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve. Immerse yourself in a learning environment that features industry-leading hands-on labs, simulations, and exercises, all geared towards practical application in...

As the cybersecurity talent shortage persists, with an estimated 700,000 unfilled jobs, the industry needs to redouble its efforts to attract and retain workers. One important way to accomplish this is by recognizing that jobs and workplaces can’t be “one size fits all.” As many as 20% of adults are neurodivergent (ND), and when we fail to account for the unique strengths, experiences, and challenges of neurodivergent cyberse...

Databricks is coming back to Reston, VA from July 8-9 for an introductory, hands-on course on Databricks Data Engineering. Register now for firsthand training on the components of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. Attendees will leverage structured query language (SQL) and Python to define and schedule pipelines that incrementally process new data from a variety of data sources which power analytic applications and dashboards in the P...