Our digital world is more expansive than ever before, giving access to unprecedented capabilities for our business, government, and personal use. As digital transformation accelerates, the risks associated with cyberattacks grow and affect every aspect of modern business, from customer service to government operations to smart infrastructure. Cyber or Business resilience must be a critical component of all security strategies — yet it is...

The objective of this course is to provide instruction on the general subject of earthquake engineering of embankment dams. The course will begin with a historical perspective on dam performance during earthquakes and an overview of basic concepts about earthquakes. The course will then progressively address more specialized subjects including a) evaluation of seismic hazard and characterization of earthquake motions for dam design, b) field i...

Black Hat USA returns to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas with a 6-day program. The event will open with four days of specialized cybersecurity Trainings (August 2-5), with courses for all skill levels. Also taking place during Black Hat USA is Summit Day on Tuesday, August 5, followed by the two-day main conference on August 6 & 7 featuring more than 100 selected Briefings, dozens of open-source tool demos in Arsenal, a rob...

In this special comprehensive training + workshop on forced labor supply chain tracing, participants will explore the historical evolution of regulations related to forced labor in supply chains, gaining contextual background and an understanding of the moral and ethical implications of forced labor. The course delves into the standardization, enforcement, and operational aspects of addressing forced labor, providing insights into industry cha...

Gen Z is reshaping the workforce—bringing fresh perspectives, valuable hard and soft skills, and new expectations for what they want out of employers and their career journeys. There is an incredible opportunity for federal agencies to attract the next generation of talent to the public sector. This is particularly important because federal agencies are at a crossroads in their talent acquisition efforts. Approximately 30% of employees a...

All federal users including contracting officers, program office officials, managers, and executive staff are invited to participate in these complimentary webinars to learn how Alliant 2 can support their agency IT project initiatives. Warranted contracting officers must complete this training before requesting a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA), which will authorize them to issue orders against Alliant 2. This webinar is not open to...

There are few things worse for agency efficiency – or IT employee morale – than having fragmented service requests, overwhelming workflows, and siloed knowledge. It is not that IT employees aren’t working hard to solve problems, it’s that the tools they have been using cannot scale up as fast as user needs accumulate. In today’s rapidly shifting federal landscape, agencies must modernize operations and strengthen...

This is Delegation of Procurement (DPA) Training for all active GWACs Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) enable federal agencies to buy cost-effective, innovative solutions for information technology (IT) requirements from a Best-In-Class (BIC) designated contract vehicle. Because most, if not all, government agencies have a need to buy IT services and solutions, GSA has made this purchasing convenient through its GWAC Programs. In t...

Join us to discover the most exciting new features and advancements announced at Snowflake Summit. We'll dive deep into how these cutting-edge capabilities can directly support the Public Sector in its crucial mission to modernize, optimize, and save valuable resources. What to Expect:Curated Summit Highlights: Experience a concise and impactful presentation featuring the most relevant announcements and demonstrations from Snowflake Summit, ta...

Avoid costly mistakes – get your overhead rate right the first time. Every year, firms are held liable for overhead rate errors. Given the complexity and ever-evolving nuances of FAR, ensuring accuracy is critical for your firm’s success in government contracting. Join SN’s in-person, 2-day FAR training to gain expert guidance from the nation’s leading FAR authorities, Tony Machi and Robert Jones. Whether you’re a...