Join us on August 13, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern for Using the Cone Penetrometer Test (CPT) for Evaluation of Dams and Levees. This webinar will comprehensively cover the Cone Penetrometer Test (CPT) from the most basic ideas to advanced topics. It will be engaging, interesting, and enjoyable to watch. The most important concepts will be fully described. There will be numerous examples of state-of-the-art evaluations. Stratigraphy evaluat...

An Overview of Financial Planning for Federal Employees Setting goals Practical considerations Projecting future income needs How much money will you need saved when you retire? How do your retirement benefits come into play? The Retirement “Tripod” CSRS and FERS annuities, plus military pensions Social Security benefits TSP, IRAs, and other savings/investments Ed thoroughly explores all 3 components! Other Information to Consider...

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 LTC 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, federal retirees, and their families.

In this CPE training event, we overview the principles and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture to enhance your organization's security posture. Zero Trust Architecture, based on the NIST SP 800-207 criteria, revolutionizes the traditional approach to cybersecurity. It challenges the assumption of implicit trust within networks and promotes a model where trust is never granted by default. Instead, it emphasizes continuous analysis and eva...

Join Federal News Network on Aug. 27 for its third annual Workplace Reimagined and spend an afternoon hearing federal and industry human capital and technology experts share advice, tactics and success stories about thriving in a hybrid world. Our 2023 Workplace Reimagined event featured experts from the Office of Personnel Management, Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Health and Human Services. Register today to save the date...

This 2 CPE training event "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information" is based on NIST SP 800-171 R3." In this webinar, we will overview the essential strategies and guidelines outlined in NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3 (R3) to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Our CPE training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or los...

Join us on September 10, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern for Hydraulic Tour of Standard NRCS Inlet Risers. This webinar will describe USDA-NRCS riser inlets for watershed dams. USDA-ARS research on various riser configurations informed the current standard NRCS riser design. Other NRCS inlet risers exist for specific design situations. Maintenance concerns for continued optimum riser performance will be discussed. Finally, this webinar will ex...

A Practical Approach to A-123 Compliance Programs Join us for a unique, interactive workshop that "walks you through" the latest update of The Green Book which now conforms to the Internal Control Integrated Framework (COSO 2013). This training is focused on the current Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government as detailed in the Green Book. This 18 hour CPE course provides you with the tools to implement a compliance program th...

Join this event on using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) approach for creatin a comprehensive on Systems Security Plan (SSP). This overview event is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed start the process of development and implementation of an effective security plans for federal information systems. Key Topics Covered: Understanding the NIST security standards and guidelines Implementin...

Join us for a 2 CPE event that provides an overview of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. This framework is designed to help organizations better manage and reduce cybersecurity risks by utilizing existing standards, guidelines, and practices. During this event, participants will gain valuable insights into the key concepts and components of the CSF 2.0. Learn how the framework integrates lessons learned from recent technology advanc...