In 2021 there was an 82% increase in ransomware related data leaks and over 170 adversary groups being tracked for their cyber activity. Every organization is at risk, and due to the data rich environment K-12 school districts are considered high value mines for ransomware groups. Join our K-12 meeting as we feature Parkway School Districts CIO, Jason Rooks as he explains what to look for in your cybersecurity solution journey and key differen...

It’s typical for defenders to learn about the latest adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) from a defense perspective – meaning TTPs are viewed from the lens of “how to mitigate this or prevent it from happening again.” Unfortunately, adversaries are smart problem solvers and can quickly adapt to changes made in enterprise security defenses, and even countermeasures. What is it like to view TTPs through t...

The pandemic work experience proved hybrid work is here to stay for many organisations. As per Gartner survey, 66% of HR leaders report their company is operating in a hybrid work environment today. Furthermore, 30% say they are planning for a permanent hybrid work model. Digital workplace leaders face far more complex challenges than deploying the right productivity tool or maintaining operational fitness discipline. For an effective hybrid w...

As government agencies continue to face unprecedented challenges, human resource teams are adapting to find what works now and for the future. Modern human resources and procurement teams rely on DocuSign to manage the never-ending workforce expansion and contraction more efficiently. Employees now represent only 58% of workforce spend, with the other 42% going to external resources. Our team here at Carahsoft will help your agency learn how y...

One chart to rule them all; that's befitting of the Cumulative Flow Diagram (CFD). Yet from our experience, it is also the least understood chart in Agile analytics. A CFD is an excellent way to visualize multiple flow metrics in one chart. It is a great diagnostics tool. Retrospections will never be the same as this is queueing theory in action! Join us for part two of a series of instructional webinars called Best Practices to Unlock Excelle...

The work world has turned upside down and back again in the last two years, as the federal and commercial workforce adapted to the shifting pandemic environment. Remote work, cybersecurity, modernizing IT environments from cloud to Zero Trust, and changing job requirements, have all had significant effects on the federal workplace. Agencies face a list of priorities from fostering agile workplace environments, enhancing customer experiences,...

Two years of pandemic living made clear the depth and breadth of the digital divide – states lacking robust internet and wireless infrastructure discovered the gaps that made it far more difficult to provide essential services in a work-from-home world. Today, states and localities are considering investment in such diverse areas as IoT, emergency preparedness, school security, and strengthening their logistics and supply chain managemen...

There is still time to join parts two and three of The Craft of Creating Virtual Experiences webinar series. Sign up for parts two and three and watch the on-demand recording of part one, to discover the art of designing virtual experiences! Part 1: Designing virtual rooms for engagementWatch the recording of part one to get inspired with layout designs and learn how to create reusable room templates that can be customized to any brand and sty...

Your IT strategy should not exceed one page. Yes, one page. Especially in tougher economic times, your strategy must be clear and concise, so that your team and stakeholders can more easily grasp its benefits, encouraging them to invest more in business capabilities enabled by technology. So, how can you get your strategy down to a single page? Join this complimentary, interactive workshop as Gartner strategy expert Heather Colella takes your...

High-tech product and service providers face constant pressure to differentiate themselves from their competition. That pressure mounts as economic conditions get tougher and buyers get more selective in what they buy and how much they spend. Tech marketers must determine what your buyers find most compelling as the economy gets tighter. What do buyers see as effective differentiation? What are they looking for beyond feature and function? Thi...