The U.S. DoDM 8140.03 initiative has matured and morphed considerably since its release in February 2023. Certification and training providers such as CertNexus, CompTIA, FITSI, ISACA and SANS GIAC have submitted many certifications for approval under this program. Now it's time to start upskilling individuals for their technical job roles. If you're curious about where to start, join CompTIA's Tara Dean, Senior Account Director, Government an...

This brief will explore the potential benefits of using large language models (LLMs) for flight test data analysis. It will discuss how LLMs can be used to process and interpret the vast amount of information present in different types of flight test data, and how this can lead to more effective decision-making, improved safety assessments, and optimized aircraft performance. LLMs have the potential to revolutionize the field of flight test da...

FEHB and Medicare Benefits 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 Be...

Unleashing Small Business Innovations: A Path to Growth & ProsperityPART 1 of 2 SPONSORED CONTENT Webinar is Complimentary & Recorded Karri Palmetier, Palmetier Law The role of small businesses in driving innovation in the federal government has never been more crucial. This two-part webinar explores the basis and requirements of Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs and the wa...

An Overview of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Contributions and how they work, including limits and getting the biggest match Ways to maximize tax savings The main differences between Roth and Traditional TSP accounts Understanding the Different Funds An overview of the five main TSP funds (G, F, C, S, & I) and the Lifecycle (or “L” Funds), plus tips for developing an effective investment strategy that matches your time horizon,...

Join Google Cloud, Mandiant, and GuidePoint Security for panel discussions focused on the dangers of state-sponsored cyber espionage and how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the world and, with it, the landscape of cyber threats. AI is being utilized by both attackers and defenders, with the adversarial use of AI posing a growing concern. Recent trends indicate that cyber espionage is on the rise, and the employment of AI by th...

Government agencies at all levels face cyber threats at an increasing rate. Ransomware attacks alone increased by 70% year over year in 2023. Yet agencies are constrained by budget limitations and the shortage of cybersecurity professionals, leading to trying to manage from crisis to crisis and never catching up. Automating security workflows can help agencies get a handle on their challenges and prioritize their security needs, but it isn...

AUSA’s Noon Report webinar series features presentations by senior Army leaders responsible for key programs and initiatives, as well as contemporary military authors who weave together the past, present and future story of the United States Army. Please join us on Tuesday, 25 June, at 12:00 PM EDT, to hear a presentation by HON Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the United States Army Installations, Energy and Environment. HON Jaco...

This Session Covers An Overview of FERS & CSRS Survivor Benefits Differences between the two retirement systems’ survivor benefits Qualifying relatives Cost of electing survivor benefits What forms should be filled out to ensure qualifying relatives receive the survivorship Other Information for FERS & CSRS Annuitants Spousal Survivor annuities (including former spouses) Cost to give an insurable interest survivor annuity Informa...

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, application programming interfaces (APIs) play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication and data exchange between various applications and systems. However, with this increased connectivity comes heightened security risks, particularly concerning the protection of sensitive data in those APIs. One of the most notorious examples of API risk is the Cambridge Analytica scandal in the...