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...

Administering elections falls on the shoulders of state and territorial governments. It is not surprising, then, that there are so many different approaches, technologies, and processes in place to handle election infrastructure. The problems that befall election infrastructure are many, varied, and often well publicized. In Maricopa County, Ariz., ballots were too lightly printed to be read by scanners during the 2022 midterms. Multnomah Coun...

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge | Lectures and Labs The CCSK is widely recognized as the standard of expertise for cloud security and provides a cohesive, vendor-neutral understanding of how to secure data in the cloud. The training starts off with a detailed description of cloud computing and business requirements (governance, risk management, compliance, and legal) based on standards such as NIST and ISO/IEC. The session then moves i...

ISC2 CISSP Training Week 40 CPE’s The World's Premier Cybersecurity Certification is 30 years old! Official ISC2 CISSP Training provides candidates with a thorough review and refreshes their information security knowledge in pursuit of the CISSP exam. Students will gain knowledge in information security that will increase their ability to successfully implement and manage security programs in any organization or government entity. The go...

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...

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...

In the dynamic realm of digital security, the necessity for advanced cybersecurity measures is paramount. Progressive companies committed to protecting their digital infrastructure should focus on supporting their employees’ professional growth by enrolling them in the Certificate of Competence in Zero Trust (CCZT) training. This specialized course provides an in-depth exploration of the Zero Trust framework, arming participants with cut...

Hands-On Cyber Security Training in Miami Celebrating 35 Years of Cybersecurity Excellence Dive into an immersive cyber security training experience at SANS Miami 2024 (June 3-15, ET). Led by world-renowned instructors boasting extensive industry experience, SANS Miami 2024 offers live access to top experts in the field. SANS Miami 2024 is equipped with industry-leading hands-on labs, simulations, and exercises that you can immediately apply u...

Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge | Lectures and Labs The CCSK is widely recognized as the standard of expertise for cloud security and provides a cohesive, vendor-neutral understanding of how to secure data in the cloud. The training starts off with a detailed description of cloud computing and business requirements (governance, risk management, compliance, and legal) based on standards such as NIST and ISO/IEC. The session then moves i...

ISC2 CISSP Training Week 40 CPE’s The World's Premier Cybersecurity Certification is 30 years old! Official ISC2 CISSP Training provides candidates with a thorough review and refreshes their information security knowledge in pursuit of the CISSP exam. Students will gain knowledge in information security that will increase their ability to successfully implement and manage security programs in any organization or government entity. The go...