In the rapidly evolving landscape of Life Sciences & Healthcare cybersecurity, the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has never been more challenging. According to Gartner, 80% of CIOs plan to increase their cybersecurity investments in 2024. This increase is driven by the expanding attack surface, increase in scope and public visibility to ransomware incidents, and the rapid proliferation of generative AI (GenAI) use case...

FOR FEDERAL USERS ONLY This training will provide guidance on how to dispose of excess or surplus personal property in accordance with the Federal Management Regulations' Abandonment and Destruction Authority. Registration is required. Registered participants will receive 1 CLP for attending the entire training. For questions, please contact Taronda Reed at taronda.reed@gsa.gov.

Join this virtual meeting for an introduction of the GSA's MAS Industrial Products and Services. In this virtual 1 hour training session you can expect:An introduction of the Industrial Products and ServicesTo have a better understanding of the tool and hardware solutions that are available within MAS as well as how to use the schedule’s Home Improvement Center. Additionally participants will be introduced to the equipment rental section...

Proposal Writing and Requirement Matrix-To Make Your Proposal Stand Out In Government Contracting This week’s lab is set up to help you dive deeper into the proposal process. We’ll review some key proposal techniques and break down a winning proposal. This is part two of a two-part proposal lab series. LAB TOPIC:Go or no-go decision processEstablishing your past performance, even if you’re a new company5 types of agreements e...

FREE training on the PPMS Acquiring Property Registration is required for this training - each participant will get their own unique entry URL, so you must register to be granted access to Zoom Government. Participants will receive one (1) Continuous Learning Point for attending. GSA Zoom Government may not be compatible with everyone's system. Please test your connection early. The FREE training will be held on August 14 , 2024 9:00 AM - 10:0...

FREE training on the Federal Personal Property PPMS Abandonment /Destruction. Registration is required for this training - each participant will get their own unique entry URL, so you must register to be granted access to Zoom Government. Participants will receive one (1) Continuous Learning Point for attending. GSA Zoom Government may not be compatible with everyone's system. Please test your connection early. The FREE training will be held o...

Building applications that incorporate image data adds a whole new layer of complexity with more diverse types of data, different data sources to manage, and greater horsepower required. But with an integrated data stack, developers can streamline the process from development to deployment in minutes. In this hands-on lab we’ll show you how to build an image-based recommendation application that is powered by generative AI (GenAI) and bu...

The State of Technology—Texas Industry Forum, our premier industry event, is coming up on September 5 in Austin, TX, and we’re giving you a front-row seat to the action. Our 15-minute rapid-fire webinar on August 14 will offer you a sneak peek into what you can expect at the September event. From emerging trends driving Texas' state government technology market to tech initiatives, this webinar will help you maximize your experienc...

Looking to work in cybersecurity but unsure about where you should start? Dive into a cybersecurity career with the help of expert guidance and insights. Join Keatron Evans, VP of Portfolio Product Strategy, on Wednesday, August 14, at 11:00 am CST for an informative webinar about entering the cybersecurity industry. In this 20-minute session, you will learn about the following topics: The demand for cybersecurity professionals and the potenti...

An Overview of How Federal Benefits are TaxedFERS AnnuityCSRS AnnuityTSP Withdrawals from both Traditional and Roth TSP accountsSurvivor BenefitsEd reviews how the IRS treats each of these items for Federal Employees. Other Tax Planning Topics to ConsiderThe 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 LawHow...