The lineup for GSA’s FAST 2024 “Emerging Innovation and Trends” conference is filled with experts from across the federal government and industry discussing topics crucial to making your next acquisition a success! Register to learn about: How to expedite your acquisition process by using emerging technologies, trending solutions, and best practices GSA’s pricing-control standardization and our automated continuous moni...

Title: Securing the Path Forward: Open-Source Software Solutions for Modern Challenges Abstract: In today's tech landscape, securing open-source software (OSS) is crucial due to rising supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly in AI and for budget-conscious organizations that value OSS for its flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. However, if not carefully managed, OSS also poses significant security challenges and risks to softwar...

The recent notice of proposed rulemaking for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program made one thing for certain: the U.S. Department of Defense is serious about external service provider (ESP) security. Under the proposed regulation, U.S. defense contractors will need to pay close attention to their Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) who qualify as ESPs to ensure they also ach...

From the delivery of healthcare and public benefits to emergency management and national security, generative AI – GenAI, for short – presents opportunities for governments to enhance constituent services. GenAI can empower front-line civil servants, improve the accessibility of public services, and enhance back-office processes. In pursuit of these benefits, federal spending on AI increased 22 percent since 2021—and 250 perc...

Serious Cyber Security Training in Crystal City Celebrating 35 Years of Cybersecurity Excellence Unlock the full potential of your career with cyber security training at SANS Leadership & Cloud Security - Crystal City 2024 (May 20-24, ET). Guided by world-renowned instructors at the forefront of the field, this event provides exclusive access to live industry experts, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve. Immerse yourself in a learning env...

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...

The U.S. has entered a “decisive decade” marked by new threats from advanced strategic competitors like China and Russia. With these seismic geopolitical shifts at play, the Department of Defense has placed a greater emphasis on using modern, data-driven technologies to enable better and quicker decision-making to deter and defend against threats from great power adversaries. And, as the U.S. military looks to artificial intelligen...

Welcome to INTERFACE Honolulu 2024! IT Infrastructure is constantly changing, bringing new challenges every day. From ransomware and the latest security threats to the need for increased bandwidth and storage, it’s nearly impossible to keep up to date. Our conference is designed to help. We’ve assembled a combination of Best-in-Breed hardware and software solutions, along with local experts and organizations, to help educate, advis...

Navigating the Landscape of Decision Advantage: Dive into a discussion with experts on how the fusion of Decision Intelligence and Decision Support empowers decision-makers, offering insights into resolving crises and strategically leveraging national power to gain a decision advantage in complex scenarios.

Quickly Build In-Demand Cyber Security Skills SANS Stay Sharp: May 2024 (May 29-31) offers short courses designed to equip you with cybersecurity training you can implement immediately. Whether you are new to the industry, looking for a place to start, or are a seasoned professional looking to sharpen particular skills, SANS Stay Sharp training can help you achieve your goal. View the line-up of courses below, and register now to get targeted...