Artificial intelligence unexpectedly catapulted into the mainstream over the last year — primarily with the explosion of large-language, generative AI models. Now, AI is set to revolutionize government operations and services in ways that no technology before it has. The U.S. government is at a critical point where it’s competing to set the tone for how AI will be used responsibly, safely and ethically across the globe while also l...

It’s a pivotal year. Federal agencies face immediate deadlines for key Zero Trust goals, while transforming digital service delivery and modernizing legacy systems. State and local governments made cybersecurity and digital services their top strategies for 2024. The DoD’s identity program is accelerating cloud adoption, while government contractors are readying for new compliance rules. And across the nation, colleges and universi...

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...

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) serves as the internal watchdog for all federal departments and agencies. The 74 inspectors general are broadly responsible for preventing and detecting fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, and mismanagement in their domains, and promoting economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in operations and programs. The Department of Health and Human Services OIG, for instance, employs more than 1,600 public servants to...

In the face of escalating attacks spanning broader scope, scale, and attrition, today’s public sector cybersecurity leaders must transition from simple compliance to more comprehensive risk management. Join us on May 21st for the Qualys Public Sector Cyber Risk Conference as we gather leading minds from across the public sector to delve into emerging cybersecurity issues. Throughout the summit, these leaders will discuss next-generation...

In this CPE training event, we overview the principles and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture to enhance your organization's security posture. Zero Trust Architecture, based on the NIST SP 800-207 criteria, revolutionizes the traditional approach to cybersecurity. It challenges the assumption of implicit trust within networks and promotes a model where trust is never granted by default. Instead, it emphasizes continuous analysis and eva...

This 2 CPE training event "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information" is based on NIST SP 800-171 R3." In this webinar, we will overview the essential strategies and guidelines outlined in NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3 (R3) to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Our CPE training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or los...

Join this event on using the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) approach for creatin a comprehensive on Systems Security Plan (SSP). This overview event is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed start the process of development and implementation of an effective security plans for federal information systems. Key Topics Covered: Understanding the NIST security standards and guidelines Implementin...

Join us for a 2 CPE event that provides an overview of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0. This framework is designed to help organizations better manage and reduce cybersecurity risks by utilizing existing standards, guidelines, and practices. During this event, participants will gain valuable insights into the key concepts and components of the CSF 2.0. Learn how the framework integrates lessons learned from recent technology advanc...

Join us for a highly informative and engaging 1 CPE event, where we will review the world of risk management through the lens of the ISO 31000 standard. This event is designed to provide participants with an overview of the ISO 31000 standard and its significance in the field of risk management. ISO 31000, also known as "Risk Management – Guidelines," is an internationally recognized standard that offers principles, a framework, and a p...