How to Prepare for the 2016 Presidential Transition

National security is always a priority for any administration. And this year cybersecurity was the primary agenda item. But it won’t stop at the end of 2015. The new President-elect will have to hit the ground running when it comes to addressing national security. In order to tackle the security question, it is crucial that government workRead… Read more »

What Does it Take to Build an Online Course?

It’s fair to assume that most of us have taken part in an online training or course recently. Maybe you completed your company’s security training online or got a little curious about HTML coding and signed up for a free online course. Just yesterday I clicked through an on-demand webinar about online optimization tactics. AsRead… Read more »

Learning Isn’t Where You Are, It’s What You Do

Learning is not just about a point in time where you may get what you need either in a classroom or from a page turner module, it’s something that’s more ongoing. Learning is gradual, and it never stops. It happens in moments of need, on a day-to-day basis.

Feds Will Get Half-Day Off on Christmas Eve

If you’re still not feeling the Christmas spirit yet, maybe President Obama’s decision to give feds half-day off on Christmas Eve will get you in the mood. The president issued an executive order Friday afternoon announcing that all executive branch departments and agencies will close early Dec. 24, and employees will be excused from their duties forRead… Read more »

Don’t Get Caught Biting Cybercriminal’s Bait

Cybersecurity is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation. And even though cybersecurity is a top priority for government organizations, security professionals still face multiple challenges defending themselves. “Strong security requires attention to people, process, and technology,” said Elayne Starkey, Chief Security Officer for the State ofRead… Read more »