With increased OMB emphasis on Cyberscope, and widespread realization of the power provided by visibility over all network device configurations, patches, vulnerabilities, and exposures. The Risk Automation Suite provides an integrated portal for continuous monitoring via SCAP authenticated scanning. Authenticated scanning is a critical tool for complete visibility beyond existing non-authenticated scanners, and the Risk Automation Suite allow...

Most leaders think they are good listeners. But when it comes right down to it, what do their employees and peers really think? Are you able to silence your own mental chatter long enough to focus on what others are saying? Do you easily read body language and pick up what is being said "between the lines"? Do you know how to make people feel at ease and understood when they talk to you, even if you do not agree with them? Over 70% of people r...

Many Government IT decision makers want to move away from proprietary middleware solutions because of inflexible upgrade policies, no influence on product roadmaps, and prohibitive costs; but are wary of the management and maintenance burdens associated with free open source software components. See how subscribing to an enterprise open source software allows your organization to increase productivity, value, and control, while benefiting from...

Christy Quinlan Acting Secretary & Chief Information Officer California Technology Agency Live Webcast Hosted by John Thomas Flynn On November 8, 2010, Christy Quinlan was designated as the Interim State Chief Information Officer (State CIO) for the Office of the State Chief Information Officer (OCIO). With the implementation of AB 2408 on January 1, 2011, Christy now serves as the Acting Secretary of California Technology for the Californ...

Simplified Acquisitions. How do they play into your strategy?What exactly is a Simplified Acquisition and why do they matter? How do you pursue these opportunities and are you familiar with how agencies advertise them? Were you aware procurements conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) actually favor small businesses?During FY2010, twenty federal agencies issued more than 585,000 Simplified Acquisition contract actions totaling...

Federal Fleet Management 101 helps Federal agencies meet Executive Order (E.O.) 13514 and other Federal fleet requirements through best practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum consumption while increasing alternative fuel use and fleet fuel efficiency. FEMP training opportunities target Federal energy, environmental, and fleet professionals offered at no cost by leading experts.

Benefits Local governments are facing growing challenges to manage storm water runoff due to aging infrastructure, ever-increasing capital needs and unfunded federal mandates to manage water quality. Storm water programs that are supported primarily by the general fund must compete annually with other programs and funding is often unreliable and insufficient. Due to the recent recession, tax revenues are down and are expected to be lower in th...

Sponsored by GSA Small Business GWAC Center Meet Your IT Service Requirements and Socioeconomic Goals with GSA's Small Business GWACs! Federal small business advocates, do not miss this free opportunity to learn more about small business Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs)! Our portfolio includes 8(a) STARS, STARS II (coming soon), VETS, COMMITS NG and Alliant Small Business. Each contract is designed to provide worldwide IT services-...

Budget cuts, hiring reform, succession, and retention. These are the challenges federal government human capital and learning organizations seek to address through the talent management strategies and technologies that enable efficient recruiting, management of human capital, leadership development and maximum budgetary efficiency. But how do you find the time to sift through and make sense of the complex talent and learning management technol...

January is Water and Environmental Testing (WET) Month and we are pleased to offer you an exclusive invitation to an important free educational webinar series for Water and Environmental Testing Laboratories. The WET webinar series will be conducted over five consecutive Tuesdays from January 4th to February 1st from 1-2 PM EST, delivering the information you need to manage your laboratory processes and respond to the most current regulatory a...