When there are shooting wars going on, even if the United States is not a participant the cyber threat level rises. U.S. financial aid to Israel and Ukraine – both of which are engaged against sworn foes of this country – means Russia and Hamas, respectively, see us as active allies with their opponents. Rather than kinetic war, they and other enemies look to cyberspace to launch attacks aimed at U.S. agencies and systems. As part...

An Overview of Health Insurance for Federal Employees An overview of federal health benefits in retirement Premium costs Plan changes and what to know about Open Seasons TriCare and other FEHB plans Healthcare Flexible Savings Account strategies, Medicare Understanding the Vision and Dental Plans Enrollment Premiums How it works with your Health Benefits, Annuity, TSP and other components of the Federal Retirement Benefit Package ... plus more!

Discover how Splunk empowers organizations to enhance resilience. Join us to: Learn about our secure and compliant Cloud FedRamp solutions tailored to government agencies Gain insights into the responsibilities and capabilities of administrators within Splunk's Cloud environment Explore the advantages of utilizing Splunk Cloud, including increased security and reliability Understand best practices for migrating to Splunk Cloud and optimiz...

A Detailed Overview of Long Term Care Insurance Costs Inflation protection Benefit amounts Waiting periods Activities of daily living Everything you need to know to make a decision about Long Term Care insurance. Understanding Your LTC Options Pros and cons of the Federal LTC Insurance Program Alternatives to LTC insurance ... plus more information about Long Term Care insurance specifically for federal employees.

Join our ATARC Zero Trust Lab Phase 2 Demonstration with GuidePoint Security and Technology Partners. GuidePoint Security experts have been working with industry leading partners in the federal cybersecurity space, leveraging their capabilities in our Zero Trust lab to build integrated solutions for federal use cases. Recognizing that the traditional perimeter model is failing to protect our most valued data, every one of our technology partne...

Navigating the Landscape of Decision Advantage: Dive into a discussion with experts on how the fusion of Decision Intelligence and Decision Support empowers decision-makers, offering insights into resolving crises and strategically leveraging national power to gain a decision advantage in complex scenarios.

An Overview of FERS & Different Types of Retirement Types of service used for determining eligibility to retire under FERS Employee and agency contributions to FERS Military service and temporary time The FERS annuity computation Minimum age and service requirements Early retirement Deferred retirement and “postponed” retirement Understanding the Annuity Computation Amount of an annuity Length of service and unused sick leave H...

Get up to speed on the fundamentals of the four key stages of the refining industry Two sessions options are available on June 5 2024 depending on your time zone. Wood Mackenzie's 150 minute online training course covering the refining industry will provide delegates with critical information from a commercial viewpoint, including: What connects crude oil production to the supply of transport fuels and petrochemicals The crude oil qualities th...

An Overview of How Federal Benefits are Taxed FERS Annuity CSRS Annuity TSP Withdrawals from both Traditional and Roth TSP accounts Survivor Benefits Ed reviews how the IRS treats each of these items for Federal Employees. Other Tax Planning Topics to Consider The taxation of Social Security Benefits, how much the state you live in impacts your net amount of income, and which states have the highest and lowest property tax rates The 2017 Tax L...

Government today faces a long list of imperatives in serving and defending its constituents while supporting and empowering its workforce. Constituents must trust that their need for essential services can be met with transparency, without sacrificing their privacy and security. Agencies and customers alike must feel safe from internal and external threats, including cyberattacks that could cripple infrastructure and disrupt vital services. Em...