Supervisors set the tone for the team. Getting it right involves self-awareness, discipline, and training. But who has time to focus on personal growth when faced with the day-to-day challenges that come with the local government profession? Enter the newly reimagined Effective Supervisory Practices Training Series. Based on the new 6th edition of ICMA’s bestselling Effective Supervisory Practices book, (print and digital) this six-part...

No more chasing In two weeks, you’ll learn a proven framework to build Winning Relationships™ that will set you apart from the competition (and that customers love!) THIS EVENT IS FOR: Intermediate to advanced BD and Sales professionals. On-site team members who have direct access to customers. BD supporting roles with customer access (PMs, SMEs, etc.) Teams who need a repeatable customer engagement process and common language to...

CompTIA’s Security+ certification is the most popular cybersecurity certification in the world. It validates entry-level competencies and on-the-job skills across core security functions, and it is frequently requested in cybersecurity job descriptions. With this certification, you can support your organization in various roles to identify potential security threats, improve incident response and more. What will Security+ certification d...

The recent notice of proposed rulemaking for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program made one thing for certain: the U.S. Department of Defense is serious about external service provider (ESP) security. Under the proposed regulation, U.S. defense contractors will need to pay close attention to their Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) who qualify as ESPs to ensure they also ach...

An Overview of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Contributions and how they work, including limits and getting the biggest match Ways to maximize tax savings The main differences between Roth and Traditional TSP accounts Understanding the Different Funds An overview of the five main TSP funds (G, F, C, S, & I) and the Lifecycle (or “L” Funds), plus tips for developing an effective investment strategy that matches your time horizon,...

What are some common obstacles preventing you from being a strategic leader? Often, overpacked schedules, changing priorities, and poor time management can eat away at opportunities for strategic thinking. However, supervisors or managers who don’t have a strategy in place for team performance and productivity can be perceived as disorganized or ineffective. So, how can you be more strategic? Join us online Monday, May 20 at 4 p.m. ET/1...

At our CISM Boot Camp, we explore and develop your essential skills and knowledge in the following domains: Domain 1: Information security governance Domain 2: Information security risk management Domain 3: Information security program Domain 4: Incident management By the end of our CISM Boot Camp, you will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel in information security management and pass the CISM exam with flying colors.

This webinar (1 of a 3-part series) will focus on deterrence, a continuous function, and critical component of a successful Insider Risk Program. Our panelists will discuss the challenges and effectiveness of the “5 Cs” of an Insider Risk Program: Communication, culture, character, compliance, and consequences.

F5 is releasing a new OS for the first time in over a decade! BIG-IP Next is designed to advance application security and traffic management for DoD apps spanning both on-premises and in multi-cloud architectures. The new OS allows for streamlining operations and automation, while improving performance scalability and reliability of both traditional and modern applications. It also provides deep insights into your application health, network p...

The NDIA Iowa-Illinois Chapter is again happy to present the 15th annual symposium focusing on "Transformation for the Future Fight". Presentations from both public and private industry professionals will delve into paving the way for transformative change. Topics such as CMMC, strategic outlooks, geo-political analysis, and current contract vehicles will target providing industry critical knowledge to the attendees. Breakout sessions and tech...