State governments understand that utilizing IT effectively is the key to delivering excellent customer service. For instance, in Ohio the current strategic plan forthrightly states that the “use of State technology assets to increase the wellbeing of Ohioans and their health, property, security, livelihood, and prosperity is essential.” Measures include improving information security and privacy, building on cloud-smart infrastruct...

Tune in on August 1st at 10am Technology is dramatically reshaping the way state and local governments operate and connect with their constituents. From cloud computing to the rise of artificial intelligence, advances in various technologies allow state and local leaders to reimagine both their internal processes and external services. Building the infrastructure that allows for that type of transformation is no small feat. From integrating ne...

A Practical Approach to A-123 Compliance Programs Join us for a unique, interactive workshop that "walks you through" the latest update of The Green Book which now conforms to the Internal Control Integrated Framework (COSO 2013). This training is focused on the current Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government as detailed in the Green Book. This 18 hour CPE course provides you with the tools to implement a compliance program th...

You’ve probably heard 1,000 news stories over the past few months about how AI, specifically Generative AI, will transform the way we work. But that talk has been largely theoretical. So what’s currently happening on the ground in government agencies regarding AI, and what’s on the AI priority list? Join us in-person on July 24, 2024, from 8:00–11:30 AM ET at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Washington, D.C. to hear from g...

Join us Thursday, July 11th for GovForward's 6th Annual ATO and Cloud Security Summit! Close the gap! That’s the new policy push for the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program. FedRAMP was established to help standardize the government’s approach to using cloud service offerings. Between July 2019 and April 2023, agencies increased the number of authorizations by roughly 60 percent, expanding from core infrastructure to...

Internal control is an important focus for auditors as they commonly identify weaknesses in internal controls as an underlying cause of organizations struggling to deliver effective and efficient results. Through lecture, group discussions, and case studies, this course provides auditors with a comprehensive understanding of the five components of internal control and the 17 underlying principles. The course will explain the audit planning and...

Proper supply chain management and national security concerns have never been more interconnected. As geopolitical tensions bring cyber threats to the fore, the public and private sector must collaborate to ensure each link of the supply chain is secure. And everyone in the organization, from developers to senior leadership, must prioritize risk management across the entire threat landscape. Because cybersecurity risks can arise at any point i...

The premise of Moore’s law is that the speed and capability of computers can be expected to double every two years. Unspoken but implied is that new technologies will be introduced at a similar clip – along with new, sometimes unforeseen, challenges. Cybersecurity professionals know all about Moore’s law. For instance, the past 18 months has brought artificial intelligence (AI) into the mainstream, introducing plenty of both...

A Practical Approach to A-123 Compliance Programs Join us for a unique, interactive workshop that "walks you through" the latest update of The Green Book which now conforms to the Internal Control Integrated Framework (COSO 2013). This training is focused on the current Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government as detailed in the Green Book. This 18 hour CPE course provides you with the tools to implement a compliance program th...

Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference has been the most important gathering of private sector and government attendees dedicated to the digital forensics and computer security industries. But Techno is more than a conference. It’s where the community comes together to learn, network and share. As our flagship event in Wilmington continues to grow, we look forward to celebrating our 25th year and collaborating with leading ag...