California is leading in government innovation by using technology to enhance public services and citizen engagement. The focus is on modernizing data, AI, and IT, and improving digital services and customer experience. The goal is to upgrade government infrastructure for efficiency and accessibility, integrating advanced technologies like AI and big data. Ethical AI and data management are central as California expands its use of these techno...

Leverage the power of Microsoft 365 XDR and Microsoft Sentinel with Managed SOC services from a Microsoft Partner to enhance your security posture. Microsoft Sentinel is a cloud native SIEM & SOAR solution that helps you collect, analyze, and act on security data from various sources. Microsoft works with a network of leading cybersecurity services providers that offer Managed SOC services to help you optimize your Sentinel deployment and...

Phishing and social engineering attacks are some of the most common and damaging cyber threats that organizations face today. These attacks rely on exploiting human vulnerabilities rather than technical flaws, and can bypass traditional security defenses. What you will learn: What phishing and social engineering attacks are, how they work, and why they are effective How to identify and prevent common types of phishing and social engineering at...

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, AI plays a pivotal role in mission-critical operations across various industries. But as organizations embrace AI, the challenge lies in ensuring it acts as a trusted partner—enhancing human capabilities, rather than replacing them. This webinar brings together leaders from Leidos, Amazon Web Services, Sourcegraph, and Moveworks to discuss how AI can be integrated into mission-critical wo...

Join Juniper Networks and Qubit on January 21st, 2025, at The Garage Arcade Bar! Discover how AI-Native Networking is transforming government operations. RSVP now - Juniper's AI-Native Networking is the only solution with end-to-end assurance across the full stack, enabling:Experience-first constituent services that build trust and engagement.Automated IT operations for fast rollouts and zero downtime.Unified protection with exceptional threat...

According to the 2024 Gartner CIO Agenda survey, 80% of CIOs have expanded their role, with 18% leading non-IT functions. CEOs and business leaders are now calling for development and operation of technology within all business functions. However, according to Gartner, 27% of chief data analytics officers (CDAOs) say that the lack of business stakeholder involvement and support is the most pressing challenge they face. In order for CIOs to dri...

Join Women in AFCEA for our popular virtual happy hour! Switch off from work, grab a drink, and join your fellow women professionals for a positive chat about life in the IT/Cyber/Global Security industry.This month we'll be celebrating the new year by discussing vision boards and our goals for 2025!

With over 6,000 individual and corporate members, our chapter boasts the largest membership in the AFCEA International community. Our chapter is blessed with the hometown advantage of having the Pentagon in our back yard, the Nation's Capital right next door, and the backbone of the Internet at our center. This means that our Monthly luncheons, IT Days, Breakfast and special events connect you with Government speakers that provide current poli...

At our CISM Boot Camp, we explore and develop your essential skills and knowledge in the following domains: Domain 1: Information security governanceDomain 2: Information security risk managementDomain 3: Information security programDomain 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.

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...