The SANS 2026 Kubernetes and CNAPP Forum is a focused, one-day event designed for security professionals, DevOps teams, and cloud architects seeking to secure modern, containerized applications. As Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs) become core to enterprise infrastructure, this forum explores the evolving threat landscape, key attack vectors, and emerging defense strategies. Through expert-led sessions, tech...

Higher education institutions are accelerating their move to cloud-based communications to improve student engagement, streamline operations, and modernizing campus collaboration. Join Zoom and Carahsoft for an in-depth webinar exploring how cloud solutions can transform your campus. During this session, we will cover: Enhancing the student journey with Zoom Phone, Contact Center, and AI Improving admissions outreach and responsiveness Real st...

This executive workshop will explore how Akamai's proven platform can help the Treasury accelerate Zero Trust implementation, secure critical financial APIs, and protect the infrastructure that safeguards America's economic security. During this event, attendees will gain:Live Demonstrations of emerging threats targeting Treasury systems and how Akamai's platform detects and mitigates them in real-timeHands-On Tabletop Exercise simulating a co...

The Insights Suite for Splunk, or IS4S, is designed to deliver a wide range of evaluations tailored to help customers first understand, then maximize the value of their investment in Splunk. At its core are "search collections"—curated sets of SPL searches, dashboards, and visualizations that surface targeted insights around Splunk usage. With the "Value Insights” collection, as one of its initial offerings, IS4S provides near real...

An Overview of How Federal Benefits are TaxedFERS AnnuityCSRS AnnuityTSP Withdrawals from both Traditional and Roth TSP accountsSurvivor BenefitsEd reviews how the IRS treats each of these items for Federal Employees. Other Tax Planning Topics to ConsiderThe taxation of Social Security Benefits, how much the state you live in impacts your net amount of income, and which states have the highest and lowest property tax rates The 2017 Tax LawHow...

Join Carahsoft and Blackwood for the Cyber Security Speed Dating Event on Thursday, January 15th. Military decision-makers will connect directly with top cybersecurity vendors in one-on-one sessions framed by a featured presentation on OPERATION STORMBREAKER that puts mission readiness at the core. Attendees will gain:Mission-ready insights by aligning real-world use cases with proven cybersecurity solutions.Tailored recommendations from vendo...

Government agencies at every level face increasing demands for efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and resilience against complex threats. Despite federal mandates like OMB’s M-25-21 and M-25-22, and widespread modernization initiatives, many public sector organizations struggle with outdated infrastructure, inconsistent data standards, and entrenched silos that impede progress toward real-time, data-informed action. Join public sec...

Join Pure Storage for an immersive, half-day lunch and workshop in Nashville where we’ll dive into a simulated, real-world cyber-attack scenario. This workshop explores what happens during a ransomware attack, the decisions involved in responding to the event, and the impacts of those decisions. As a special treat, you'll have the opportunity to become a Peg Leg Porker BBQ expert. Learn from the pros about different meats, preparation te...

The US Department of War is changing its approaches to requirements and acquisition to focus more on near-term operational problems. Non-kinetic capabilities will be key elements of solutions that the Pentagon can field quickly. The character of warfare is also changing. The war in Ukraine and recent operations in the Red Sea highlight how adaptation is increasingly more important than raw performance in achieving advantage. Cyber and electron...

PlanWell Financial's 3 Hour Federal Retirement Webinar for FERS employees: Federal retirement workshops designed to cover every benefit in only 3 hours. We have cut out all the unrelated content that causes these retirement workshops to drone on for 8 hours or even 2 full days. If we haven’t answered your question, one of our Chartered Federal Employee Benefits Consultants (ChFEBC) will personally answer them for you at no cost. All atte...