Your AI Journey Starts Today! Becera and Triantha, on behalf of the National Minority Business Council, have developed an AI Basics Course designed to walk participants through the history of AI to the current landscape of opportunities and challenges. The comprehensive course will equip learners with the knowledge and skills to become a trailblazer in responsible AI innovation, from the public to the private sector. Participants will gain a d...

Meet Brillion: a comprehensive suite of tools that can transform your utility's customer relationships into true partnerships. From video bill explanations and self-serve education tools to smarter program workflows, we get everyone working together to achieve your goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn best practices from your electric, gas, and water utility peers. Save your webinar spot now to uncover ways you can: Grab your cust...

There are plenty of benefits to innovative new technologies, from greater efficiency to cost savings to customer satisfaction. It is rare, however, for a new technology to truly replace existing IT – rather, it gets incorporated into or bolted onto current systems. This approach, along with the explosion of mobile devices and proliferation of software and SaaS applications, dramatically increases and clouds an Agency’s cyber footpr...

In this webinar you will learn how Workvivo by Zoom can personalize and automate communication and increase engagement throughout your organization. According to a research study by Gallup, agencies with a high engagement rate also have increased profits, decreased absences, and experienced a fast turnover from any form of economic challenges. Topics that will be covered include: The latest innovations created by Zoom on the communications fro...

From a constantly evolving threat landscape and expanding attack surface to a significant shortage of skilled professionals, many security teams face serious challenges. Today’s cybersecurity threats are more sophisticated and pervasive, and threat actors typically have plenty of time to achieve their objectives, particularly now with AI-driven tools at their disposal. With AI, threat actors have another “easy” button for car...

This introductory course is designed to be a participatory, interactive workshop, which will cover the basic elements required to understand and evaluate seepage-related issues for earth dams. The course begins with providing an understanding of why seepage mechanisms in earth dams are important to dam safety. Information on seepage mechanics, including permeability and erodibility will then be presented. The presentations will then progress t...

Immerse yourself in the world of Intrusion Detection in our new Blue Team game, Haystack. Your mission is to follow the trail of Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and spot the tell-tale signs of cyber threats. It's a mix of fun, challenge, and learning - an experience you don't want to miss! An up-and-coming hacker prodigy known as Leopold falls into debt with The League after unsuccessfully trying to hack into The League's network to exploit th...

As the cybersecurity talent shortage persists, with an estimated 700,000 unfilled jobs, the industry needs to redouble its efforts to attract and retain workers. One important way to accomplish this is by recognizing that jobs and workplaces can’t be “one size fits all.” As many as 20% of adults are neurodivergent (ND), and when we fail to account for the unique strengths, experiences, and challenges of neurodivergent cyberse...

The continuous evolution of technology presents us with a dynamic landscape filled with both promise and challenges. As the internet gained widespread adoption, it revolutionized various aspects of our lives, introducing innovations such as online shopping and real-time news updates, alongside issues like spam, phishing, and malware. Traditionally, government entities have been cautious in adopting new technologies, often due to regulatory con...

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) is presenting a virtual 2-day symposium on sharing the application of Digital Technologies toward innovation across USDA.We are excited to invite you to the inaugural USDA Innovation Symposium, where we will exchange best practices harnessing innovation impacting the USDA mission. The symposium will feature keynote presentations from USDA and Government tech leaders, panel discussions, and bre...