The Government Information Technology Executive Council (GITEC) is an entity focused on fostering professional development and collaborative platforms for the Federal government, academia, and industry to address and overcome emerging technology challenges. The Federal Government is in a perpetual state of evolution, adapting to dynamic challenges and emerging trends. In this ever-changing landscape, the need for collaboration and unity become...

When Executive Order 14028, “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity,” was issued in May 2021, it included directives for agencies to establish several incident response and logging procedures, including sharing information on incident detection and response, by August 2023. In August of that year, the Office of Management and Budget issued Memorandum 21-31 setting specific requirements for agencies to meet, for which the Cybers...

Mark your calendars for April 17 – 18 because THWACKcamp hosted by SolarWinds is back! Join us for two days of digital IT learning, expert insights, interactive sessions, and exciting giveaways. You won't want to miss this opportunity to conquer the IT landscape and gain fresh perspectives on simplifying complexities.

Native speakers of critical languages are in high demand in the U.S. government.All EHLS participants receive a full scholarship from the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) that includes tuition and a living stipend. As part of the scholarship obligation, participants agree to fulfill the EHLS service requirement, which requires you to work for the federal government for one year after you complete the program.The...

Join us for our upcoming ISC2 NOVA Chapter meeting! Network with fellow professionals, earn CPE credits, and enjoy complimentary food and drinks.We are excited to have Valinder Mangat, Chief Innovation Officer @DRTConfidence share his insights. Valinder will provide a talk on Reduce Risk by Automating Compliance with OSCAL. Not a member? No problem! Come see what we're about and consider joining after. Don't miss out on this valuable opportuni...

Join us for an online presentation to learn about the English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Scholarship Program. Native speakers of critical languages are in high demand in the U.S. government. All EHLS participants receive a full scholarship from the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) that includes tuition and a living stipend. As part of the scholarship obligation, participants agree to fulfill the EHLS...

Native speakers of critical languages are in high demand in the U.S. government.All EHLS participants receive a full scholarship from the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO) that includes tuition and a living stipend. As part of the scholarship obligation, participants agree to fulfill the EHLS service requirement, which requires you to work for the federal government for one year after you complete the program.The...

Keep Hacking Weird in Austin for Hands-On Cyber Security Training SANS Pen Test Austin 2024 is the premier offensive security training event of the year, featuring six days of in-depth, hands-on pen testing, red teaming, purple teaming, and exploit training for professionals who need to know how to find vulnerabilities within their organizations, understand risk, and prioritize resources based on potential real-world attacks. Come for the hack...

Critical infrastructure services in North America face accelerating threats from both nation-states and other sophisticated threat actors. Governments globally are grappling with how to best balance incentives, support, and direct oversight. Meanwhile, critical infrastructure owners and operators face significant challenges with technology, staff resources, and expertise to better manage cyber resilience. For instance, the healthcare industry...

The EHLS program is a fully funded scholarship that offers training in advanced English and career skills for U.S. citizens who have a college degree and are native speakers of Chinese Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Persian Farsi, Korean, Ukrainian, Kazakh, Turkish, or Hausa. After the eight-month program at Georgetown University, participants are required to seek at least one-year of employment with the federal government. Join EHLS staff at the...