The state of New York is emphasizing improving its IT resilience. The state’s 2022-23 strategic plan focuses on moving off legacy systems, implementing an enterprise architecture, and improving service delivery to its residents, to name a few. In addition, the state has its first cybersecurity strategy, and created a Joint Security Operations Center. As the largest city in the United States, New York City has its own technology roadmap,...

ISC2 Certified Cloud Security Professional 40 CPEs ISC2’s CCSP certification is a globally recognized credential that validates the expertise and knowledge of professionals in designing, implementing, and managing cloud security programs, policies, and architectures. The CCSP is valued by organizations seeking professionals capable of addressing the security challenges associated with cloud computing and ensuring the confidentiality, int...

Administering elections falls on the shoulders of state and territorial governments. It is not surprising, then, that there are so many different approaches, technologies, and processes in place to handle election infrastructure. The problems that befall election infrastructure are many, varied, and often well publicized. In Maricopa County, Ariz., ballots were too lightly printed to be read by scanners during the 2022 midterms. Multnomah Coun...

Looking for your next Cleared Career Opportunity in DC metro or Beyond?Join us for the reStartEvents DC metro & Beyond All-Clearances Virtual Career Fair and explore hundreds of career opportunities available throughout Northern Virginia, DC metro, Maryland and around the country... Chat with hiring managers & recruiters from some of the nations leading defense contractors - all from the comfort and safety of your home or office.reStar...

In the realm of government cybersecurity, the Zero Trust framework stands as a beacon of defense against evolving threats. Central to its efficacy are the principles of identity and access management, which redefine traditional security paradigms. Zero Trust advocates for perpetual verification of users, devices, and resources, emphasizing a “never trust, always verify” mantra. Identity verification, facilitated by multifactor auth...

An Overview of Life Insurance for Federal Employees Group Life, including the Federal Employee Group Life Insurance Plan (FEGLI), and individual like policies from private companies, with information about term life insurance versus permanent or whole life insurance. Understanding the FEGLI Plan In depth education about FEGLI Basic, and Options A, B, and C- including considerations all feds should make about FEGLI when approaching retirement....

Join us virtually May 7, 2024 at 8:30 am ET! Facing attacks of increasing scope, scale, and frequency, today’s public sector cybersecurity leaders are challenged like never before. As they work tirelessly to defend their networks and systems, it’s essential for today’s cyber decision makers to remain mindful of broader trends and capabilities that could help them improve their posture. From establishing and incorporating zero...

An Overview of FERS & Different Types of Retirement Types of service used for determining eligibility to retire under FERS Employee and agency contributions to FERS Military service and temporary time The FERS annuity computation Minimum age and service requirements Early retirement Deferred retirement and “postponed” retirement Understanding the Annuity Computation Amount of an annuity Length of service and unused sick leave H...

As software asset management (SAM) becomes increasingly critical for federal agencies, it's essential to leverage the right tools and strategies to optimize spending, prevent costly audits, and ensure compliance. In this webinar, we will explore how ServiceNow SAM Pro can empower your agency to achieve these objectives and more.Through real-world case studies and expert insights, you'll gain valuable knowledge on enhancing your SAM practices a...

Security cleared professionals please join us for the virtual All Clearances Cleared Job Fair, Thursday, May 2, from 2pm – 5pm Eastern. Participate from anywhere and interview via text, audio or video chat from the comfort of your home or office. Whether you’re between contracts, transitioning out of the military / government, or just casually looking around, please join us for this virtual event. Our hiring employers currently inc...