Cyber Friday: Understanding the Cloud

The term Cloud has almost become synonymous with the terms computer or internet. On one level, all the term cloud means is storing data on someone else's computer. When that is done, their security capabilities and weaknesses also become yours. The real question is, why should a company move to the cloud and, if they […]

Cyber Friday: Cybersecurity Information – tools, resources and keeping current

The need for a dynamic Cybersecurity program has never been greater. Cyber threats continue to change and evolve to take advantage of unpatched systems, outdated software, lack of staff training, and other weaknesses.  Adversaries are highly motivated to evolve and to succeed. As a result, a static cyber program without active involvement and a mechanism […]

The Contracting Academy – Virtual – Afternoon

The Contracting Academy (TCA) will be held virtually on December 7, 2021 1:00 - 5:00PM in conjunction with Marketplace, the Governor's Conference on Diverse Business Development, held on December 8-9, 2021 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, WI. CLICK HERE to register for the TCA Sessions. Registration is at no cost. Registration is being done […]

Cyber Friday: Ransomware

Discover the practical steps that can be used to combat Ransomware. Ransomware has become a major threat to all businesses not only from an operational perspective but also as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve with respect to payments and reporting of cybersecurity incidents. An unintended mouse click can wreak havoc. There is no outrunning […]

Acquisition Hour: Market Research – Successful Contractors Do Their Homework

Successful contractors do their homework – or their market research. They determine who at the agency is buying, how they are buying, when they will be buying, how much they have procured in the past, what they are currently buying and what they will be buying in the future. They also know who are the […]

Cyber Friday: Information Security – Security Beyond Cyber

Today, companies deal with emails, prints, models, algorithms, computer code, and more. Employees meet, discuss and converse about opportunities and projects. For companies in the defense space, much of the information that they work with is sensitive or controlled unclassified information (CUI). No matter the medium, this type of information needs to be safeguarded and […]

Leveling Up Cybersecurity for You and Your Customers – Virtual

REGISTRATION is open at this link. Lack of cybersecurity is a factor of risk and a major concern among Fortune 100, 500, and 1000 corporations. They have invested substantial resources to ensure they have appropriate defenses against these threats, but they are highly concerned with whether and how their suppliers, especially small and diverse suppliers, […]

Small Business Basics: SAM.gov and Diverse Business Certifications – Virtual

Small businesses that work with the Federal government are well aware of the SAM.GOV and U.S. SBA Small Business Programs. Over the last few years, the requirement of being registered in SAM.GOV and having small / diverse business certifications has expanded. It is no longer uncommon for these requirements to apply to subcontractors on Federal prime […]

Small Business Basics: SAM.gov and Diverse Business Certifications – Virtual

Small businesses that work with the Federal government are well aware of the SAM.GOV and U.S. SBA Small Business Programs. Over the last few years, the requirement of being registered in SAM.GOV and having small / diverse business certifications has expanded. It is no longer uncommon for these requirements to apply to subcontractors on Federal prime […]