Mobile devices are a way of life today – including for government agencies. They are ubiquitous, and many agencies have embraced a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy that allows employees to use their own. But they have become a rapidly growing target for bad actors – so much so that BYOD could mean “bring your own danger.” For example, in February, SC Magazine reported a phishing campaign targeting the Federal Communi...

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...

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...

Learn to combat the world’s latest cyber threats with up-to-the-minute training from real-world practitioners! Make new connections at one of the largest gatherings of professionals in the cyber community this year. Join us Live Online for SANS Classic 2024 - Live Online (Jan 15 - 20). SANS Classic 2024 - Live Online: In-Person or Live Online training Tactical cyber security training taught by experts who work in the industry Hands...

Ransomware attacks have become more frequent and sophisticated, causing significant damage and financial loss to businesses of all sizes. According to Verizon’s 2022 data breach report, ransomware attacks saw a 13% increase in the past five years. The first half of 2022 saw nearly 236.7 million ransomware attacks worldwide, and hhe average cost of a ransomware attack was $1.85 million. Statistics reveal that a ransomware attack will occu...

A Practical Approach to Internal Controls The Green Book sets the standards for an effective internal control system for federal agencies and is a crucial safeguard over public resources. State, local, and quasi-governmental entities, as well as not-for-profit organizations, may adopt the new Green Book standards as a framework for an internal control system. This four hour CPE seminar provides an overview of the principles-based Green Book an...

A Practical Approach to Internal Controls under the GAO Green Book. 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) from the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). This training is focused on the current Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government as detailed in the G...

"How to prevent and detect corporate fraud!!" Under COSO 2013, Principle 8: "The organization considers the potential for fraud in assessing risks to the achievement of objectives". Corporate fraud is more prevalent today than ever before. Layoffs, pressures, incentives, anonymity, computerization, and lack of privacy are all contributing factors. This CPE event is focused on presenting the internal controls to fraud prevention and detection....

A Practical Approach to Internal Controls The Green Book sets the standards for an effective internal control system for federal agencies and is a crucial safeguard over public resources. State, local, and quasi-governmental entities, as well as not-for-profit organizations, may adopt the new Green Book standards as a framework for an internal control system. This four hour CPE seminar provides an overview of the principles-based Green Book an...

A Practical Approach to Internal Controls under the GAO Green Book. 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) from the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). This training is focused on the current Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government as detailed in the G...