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...

Come to San Diego for Serious Cyber Security Training Celebrating 35 Years of Cybersecurity Excellence at SANS Security West 2024 Take the necessary steps to defend your organization from external threats before a breach occurs. Join us in San Diego, CA, for an immersive learning experience from May 9-14 (PT). As cyber threats evolve, so must your skills. This is your chance to learn, network, and advance your career with the industry's foremo...

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...

The Federal Planning Division (FPD) Annual Training Workshop is the premier education, certification, and networking opportunity for federal planners, as well as planners from state, local, and commercial organizations. Earn valuable elective and mandatory AICP credit maintenance (CM), learn about innovative best practices in federal planning from agency and private sector subject matter experts and leaders, gain new skills and technical capab...

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...

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...

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...