The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) will host its Annual National Education Conference (NEC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from June 14-16, 2022. The in-person conference is the oldest annual event in the government meetings industry and where government planners and suppliers from across the country come together for non-stop education, resources and connections. Nine continuing education credits for CGMP and CMP are availabl...

Emerging computing technologies—from cloud, to edge, to machine learning, artificial intelligence and others—are helping agencies to achieve better, faster, cheaper processing and problem solving, as well as more efficient applications. With their increasing incorporation into federal agencies’ everyday operations, these technologies also bring challenges, from security to operational and data privacy issues. Cloud computing...

About the NAGC Communications School: The NAGC Communications School is the only event of its kind that provides invaluable networking opportunities and practical educational sessions to help government communicators increase their skills. Federal, state and local government communicators and contractors gather to network and attend educational sessions. Who Should Attend: Federal, state, and local government communicators, including contracto...

Hands-On Cyber Security Training Taught by Real-World PractitionersAttend in San Diego, CA or Live OnlineLearn real-world cyber security skills from top industry experts during SANS Security West 2022 (May 5-10). Join us Live Online or in San Diego, CA to experience interactive training with hands-on labs, practice your skills during NetWars Tournaments, and network with your peers in real-time. Choose your course and register now! SANS Securi...

With cyberattacks on the increase at all levels of government, The White House issued a new executive order at the end of January that requires agencies to have a zero trust architecture in place by the end of FY 2024. The Office of Management and Budget followed with a memorandum (M-22-09) that laid out the requirements agencies must meet and the deadlines for completing the tasks outlined in the document. OMB identified five areas of focus--...

The GEOINT Symposium, which began in 2004, is the largest annual gathering of geospatial intelligence—and possibly intelligence—professionals in the nation. With an average total attendance of more than 3,000, the event is a unique and unparalleled opportunity to speak to your extended constituency spanning government, military, the contractor community, and academia. This year’s theme, GEOINT: The Foundation of Intelligence...

Cutting-Edge Offensive Operations Training Attend in Austin, TX or Live OnlineSANS Pen Test Austin 2022 is six days of in-depth, hands-on penetration testing, red teaming, purple teaming, and exploit development training for professionals who need to know how to find vulnerabilities within their organizations, understand risk, and prioritize resources based on potential real-world attacks.This event isn't just for penetration testers or red te...

Hands-On Cyber Security Training Taught by Real-World PractitionersAttend in San Francisco, CA or Live OnlineExperience immersive cyber security training relevant to today’s top cyber threats. Join us in San Francisco or Live Online for SANS San Francisco Spring 2022 (March 21-26), and learn from experienced industry practitioners.SANS San Francisco Spring 2022 Features In-Person or Live Online training (see Available Courses for details...

Interactive Cyber Security Training Taught by Industry ExpertsJoin us Live Online for interactive training during SANS Cyber Security Mountain 2022 (Feb 14-19, MST) to learn directly from real-world practitioners and develop invaluable cyber security skills. Choose your course and register now for immersive training with hands-on labs, plus opportunities to network with your peers. SANS Cyber Security Mountain 2022 Features Practical cyber sec...

Practical Cyber Security Training Taught by Industry ExpertsAttend in San Diego, CA or Live Online Learn cybersecurity techniques crucial to combating today’s cyber threats. Join us for SANS San Diego 2022 (February 7-12), and experience immersive information security training you can use immediately. Choose your course and register now for hands-on training taught by top industry practitioners. SANS San Diego 2022 Features In-Person or...