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...

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...

Government agencies at all levels face cyber threats at an increasing rate. Ransomware attacks alone increased by 70% year over year in 2023. Yet agencies are constrained by budget limitations and the shortage of cybersecurity professionals, leading to trying to manage from crisis to crisis and never catching up. Automating security workflows can help agencies get a handle on their challenges and prioritize their security needs, but it isn...

The CompTIA CySA+ Training Boot Camp prepares you to pass the CySA+ certification exam by covering the following domains: Threat and vulnerability management: Perform vulnerability management activities and analyze output from vulnerability assessment tools. Software and systems security: Apply security solutions for infrastructure management and implement software and hardware assurance best practices. Security operations and monitoring: Anal...

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, application programming interfaces (APIs) play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication and data exchange between various applications and systems. However, with this increased connectivity comes heightened security risks, particularly concerning the protection of sensitive data in those APIs. One of the most notorious examples of API risk is the Cambridge Analytica scandal in the...

This comprehensive training boot camp equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the field of cybersecurity operations. By completing this course, you will: Gain a strong foundation in cybersecurity operations: Learn the principles, concepts and best practices related to cybersecurity operations so you can analyze and respond to security threats effectively. Prepare for the Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate certification: Acq...

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...

States’ voter registration systems and voter access have undergone a host of changes over the past five years, thanks in large part to the Covid-19 pandemic. Many states expanded vote-by-mail options, stepped up automatic voter registration programs, or both. Cities took action, as well – Los Angeles, for instance, has overhauled its voting system infrastructure, using open source, the cloud, and cybersecurity partnerships to updat...

The IRS Virtual Tech Expo is hosted by the IRS Office of Small Business Programs. In addition to the added benefit of vendor presentations, this virtual event accomplishes the same purpose that past in-person events held in the IRS New Carrollton Federal Building (NCFB) did: providing a forum for companies to display and demonstrate the latest products and technologies that provide mission-related solutions for IRS personnel to learn about and...