Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) could revolutionize the Security Operations Center (SOC). Why hasn't it done so yet? Security playbooks span the entire SOC--from alerting and source data, to the execution platform to the analysts handling events and investigations. Data, platforms, process, and training all converge in playbooks, where any change or weakness can impact reliable, robust, and accurate operations. Without...

During these times, agency frontline workers, help desk, and support teams have gone remote. So, what has Splunk done to address what agencies can do to better facilitate personnel productivity for these teams who are charged with ensuring mission continuity, application security, and availability? Join us for a series of webinars that are designed to introduce you to the Splunk ecosystem and provide you with a deeper dive into how it can impr...

Join VMware, CDW-G, and Carahsoft for a webcast to learn how VMware Carbon Black can help your federal government agency protect your apps and data with intrinsic security. Pivot to a strategy that leverages your infrastructure and control points in new ways across any app, any cloud, and any device, combined with threat intelligence, so that you can shift from a reactive posture to a position of strength. Intrinsic security is a fundamentally...

While we never know what the future holds, what makes the 2020-2021 academic year especially challenging is that we do not have a playbook for educating students in the middle of a pandemic. K-12 schools are trying to balance an operating plan with daily changes to evolving safety and health regulations. The current environment has dramatically accelerated the use of interactive communication tools, including teleconferencing, video, SMS/text,...

Communicating is more important now than ever before. After all, people need to know the process and procedures for reopening public lands and facilities, or how to stay safe and healthy while visiting National Parks.Getting your message out to citizens and internal employees in a trusted and timely manner is critical. And how government communicators reach and engage stakeholders continues to evolve.Sometimes government communicators simply d...

This course will familiarize you with commonly-used methods of acquisition: issuing task or delivery orders under GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules (MAS) (FAR Subpart 8.4), and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of FAR 13 or negotiating a stand-alone contract under FAR Part 15. This course will explore the differences and similarities between Subpart 8.4 and Parts 13 & 15 procedures, advantages and disadvantages for various situation...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been moved to online-only due to COVID-19 concerns. The Inaugural Columbus Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Full Day Admission includes a Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception, and the eligi...

Employee health insurance is a vital component of an organization’s benefit structure that demonstrates a commitment to the company’s values, mission and the wellbeing of its people. A solid benefit package that includes employer-subsidized insurance is critical to attracting and maintaining top talent. Yet, the recent and wide-ranging market changes are creating uncertainty for future healthcare costs, including a clear-eyed proje...

The Federal Marketplace can be very difficult to navigate, especially for the uninitiated. Even seasoned Federal prime and subcontractors often make mistakes and expend valuable resources unnecessarily in pursuit of Federal business. This one-day course will provide participants with the much-needed info in order to market the Federal government in a cost-effective method while not getting lost, overwhelmed, or just plain frustrated enough to...

Data security threats continue to increase in number and sophistication. The growing use of collaborative technologies – from mobile devices and social media to virtualization and cloud computing – will continue to be one of the most significant factors impacting the security landscape. For these reasons, the federal government has increased efforts to minimize and prevent cyber security attacks, and will continue to place signific...