CIOs need to act as an executive first and a functional business leader second. One functional area of continued importance with a multitude of challenges is cybersecurity. Increasingly advanced threats continue to emerge from a wider set of global factors. News can rapidly snowball and put an organization, CIO and CISO reputations at risk. Plus, it remains challenging to find and retain critical cybersecurity talent. Furthermore, 44% of C-sui...

Join us on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, for the first Loudoun Cyber Meetup of 2025 at Old Ox Brewery, in Ashburn! We are excited to announce that this event features a fireside chat with Andrew McCabe, CNN Law Enforcement Analyst and Former Deputy Director of the FBI, and Gregory Crabb, CISO in Residence at Ballistic Ventures and Founder of 10-8, LLC! This fireside chat promises to be an eye-opening discussion on the evolving cyber landscape amid...

This CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) Level 1 Implementation training event focuses on helping organizations establish a security foundation required for higher levels of the CMMC model. DoD contractors are required to be CMMC Level 1 certified by January 1, 2026. This first 4 CPE training event overviews the practices outlined in 48 CFR 52.204-21, which sets basic safeguarding requirements for covered contractor information...

This training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage ransomware risks within their organizations. Ransomware attacks pose a significant threat to businesses of all sizes, making it crucial for organizations to have effective risk management strategies in place. The NIST 8374 criteria provides a comprehensive framework for managing ransomware risks, aligning organizations' prevention and mi...

In an era of increasing cybersecurity threats, federal healthcare agencies can't afford to leave their software supply chains vulnerable. Join us for a dynamic webinar that reveals how Red Hat OpenShift, Ansible, and Red Hat’s Secure Software Factory can help you stay ahead of threats and meet stringent compliance requirements, including NIST and FedRAMP. Learn how to adopt automation and a zero-trust architecture to mitigate risks, resp...

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...

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...

CGRC | Official ISC2 Training Week 40 CPE’s Official ISC2 CGRC certification provides a comprehensive review of the knowledge required to effectively gain the expert knowledge, skills, and experience to manage risk and authorize and maintain information systems within various frameworks. Participants receive the following with registration: Official ISC2 CGRC Student Training Guide (eBook) 180-Day Access to Class Recordings Applied Scena...

The means and methods of launching cyber attacks against government agencies and critical infrastructure industries at all levels continue to proliferate rapidly. From cyber attacks on water and wastewater treatment systems to ransomware targeting hospitals and physicians’ practices, phishing attacks to straightforward fraud, state and local agencies, educational institutions, and tribal and territorial governments often find themselves...

Register for our FREE, hands-on workshop to learn how to build a modern cloud MSP leveraging native Microsoft technologies. Cybersecurity Tactics to Strengthen Operations: New content will guide MSPs through templatizing account go-lives with APIs that help support strong security postures and reduce human error while deploying new accounts in Azure. Additionally, Nerdio will offer new content educating MSPs on the features and value of the Mi...