With cyberattacks on the increase at all levels of government, The White House issued a new executive order at the end of January that requires agencies to have a zero trust architecture in place by the end of FY 2024. The Office of Management and Budget followed with a memorandum (M-22-09) that laid out the requirements agencies must meet and the deadlines for completing the tasks outlined in the document. OMB identified five areas of focus--...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. 5G refers to the fifth generation of wireless networks and technology that will lead to improving data speed, volume and latency AND will change the standard of public and private sector operations, from autonomous vehicles to smart cities. 5G will dramatically impact the future of global communication networks; enhance decision-making and st...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. Quantum computing offers a more sophisticated computing model that has significantly increased computer power, is faster, and will lend itself to a Quantum-Smart workforce. Do you want your data to be safe and protected in ten or twenty years from now? Would you like a faster computing process in place to prevent attacks on data? Will Quantum...

Dcode Eureka AI is a one-day, focused training event designed for government leaders looking to implement AI technology solutions in support of their mission. Dcode Eureka helps government teams navigate emerging technology and bureaucratic landscapes to learn how to start and scale. We’ll cover how to identify AI opportunities, scope your AI problem sets, set a strong data/technical foundation, and overcome bureaucratic barriers. Dcode...

In the blink of an eye, the first 10 years of the new century have passed us by and technology has redefined how federal agencies service citizens, support warfighters, and defend national security. The next decade will belong to those who fearlessly harness technologies like artificial intelligence for automation and next-generation analytics, overcome obstacles and move legacy applications to the cloud, and develop layered-security strategie...

Join us December 10-17 in Washington, DC for our final live event of the year: SANS Cyber Defense Initiative® 2019! This must-attend event features 35+ top-notch cyber security courses taught by real-world practitioners, plus four types of NetWars! Take advantage of this opportunity to learn new aspects of information security from industry experts and improve your organization’s security posture with practical skills you can impleme...

Recently, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released the final Risk Management Framework (RMF) standard (SP800-37, Rev 2), an update to the Security Control Baselines (draft SP800-53, Rev 5), and a revision to the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF). RMF now requires an additional step, Preparation Step with 18 new Tasks, and the security control baselines families have increased from 18 to 21 to include more privacy an...

This is a four-day, intensive CPIC course designed to give the student a deeper exposure to the Federal Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) process. This course will help Federal Employees and Contractors develop a strong Business Case for their Investment, while also understanding the Laws, Statutes, Guidance, and Governance Structure associated with CPIC. This course will also give the student additional knowledge of Federal Enter...

THE CONFERENCE Sept 25-27, 2019 The conference is your chance to learnabout the latest developments from business, industry and government sectors. It also provides you with multiple opportunities for networkingwith your peers, or meeting with potential vendors and business partners. THE EXPO Sept 25 – 26, 2019 A wide range of industry-leading companies present and demonstrate energy efficient products, energy management services, and so...

The Internal Control and Fraud Prevention Training (IC&FPT) has a rich history of providing the "latest and greatest" developments in the field. Together we can find solutions and make a difference in our workplace and in the government finance profession. The agenda includes a range of timely and valuable information including fraud detection, data analytics, improper payments and risks with government payment cards. We look forward to se...