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VDI: Doing it Right from the Start!

11.3.2021, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Description

It’s an interesting world we live in today, where a global pandemic has disrupted just about all ways of life. The organizations of the world are trying to determine the best path to deliver access to applications and information, for employees, contractors, and customers. Remote Work is no longer the primary focus, but becoming an Anywhere Organization. An Anywhere Organization is an organization that supports 100% Remote Work, Hybrid Work, and 100% at Work locations supporting access from any device, by any person, and from anywhere. Getting to Anywhere Organization status does not have to happen overnight, and can be accomplished in phases. One such technology to help reach that goal is embracing Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). VDI provides numerous benefits and alleviates issues plaguing the traditional network environment including desktop management, security, remote workers, and device compatibility. ATS' experience with designing and deploying systems to achieve Anywhere Organization status can prepare you to avoid common design and deployment mistakes, and sharing other organizations' experiences that used ATS' methodologies with what we did and what we found to be the most successful on this Anywhere Organization journey.

A VDI pilot program is one of the best recommendations we can make in the transition from physical to virtual desktops because it prepares an organization for a successful, full-scale VDI deployment. A pilot program is similar to putting a new ship through sea trials, or test flying a new airplane before allowing passengers to board. Starting a VDI project with a pilot program gives administrators a chance to thoroughly evaluate the infrastructure and software on hand, and then address any potential shortcomings before transitioning all their users over to a virtual desktop environment. The most important thing to remember about a VDI pilot program is that the end users do not care that the IT staff is transitioning to VDI. Users expect IT to provide all the resources they need to continue doing their jobs in an efficient manner as if they’re all still using physical desktops. If workers experience problems with the VDI environment, or the virtual desktops somehow don’t perform to their own expectations, you can rest assured the users will scream loudly. As such, it is critically important to spend ample time on a pilot program and to be meticulous and methodical in your evaluation. A good pilot program positions a VDI implementation for success and that’s why we are here.

Target Audience

CTO’S, CIO’S, CISO’S, System Engineers, System Architects, etc.

Presenters

Shaun Howard - Sr. Solutions Engineer
Steve Nganga - Sr. Solutions Engineer

Finding Security Engineers, a Needle in the Chesapeake Bay…

11.4.2021, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm 

Description

   Learn how to achieve the following:

• Learn how to get the most out of IT log sources including: Containers, Syslog, API integrations and network traffic through our 24/7 SOC threat intelligence and expertise
• Extend your security team to a SOC II certified Managed Security provider supporting Education clients for over 15 years
• See a demo of Alert Logic’s Managed Detection & Response in action with a complete threat scenario from discovery and notification to isolation and recommendations for remediation

Target Audience

Technical leaders responsible for IT Security and/or Security Programs.

Presenters

Alisa Castro -  ePlus' Manager Pre-Sales Engineering and Alert Logic Cybersecurity expert, 

Zuri Cortez - Principal Solutions Engineer

Bowie State University is conducting the Modification Solicitation 2021 – Expansion Window (MOD 2021) on behalf of MEEC. The purpose of this MOD is to allow new vendors the opportunity to propose to become master contractors under the existing IT Professional Consulting Services Agreement.  

The MOD 2021 documents are posted on Bowie’s website at https://www.bowiestate.edu/about/administration-and-governance/division-of-administration-and-finance/office-of-procurement/. Note that you must complete an online form to access each document. 

MOD questions are due by November 2, 2021 by 5:00 pm. 

Technical Proposals are due by November 17, 2021 by 5:00 pm. 

Essential Elements To Achieving Secure Access Secure Edge (SASE) – 9.30 

Investing In A Long-Term Security Strategy

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As organizations work to support both enterprise networks and a growing work from home (WFH) workforce, exposure to cybersecurity threats continues to rise. The expansion of the corporate network, where users, devices, and applications are dispersed, introduces new network and security challenges.  To protect against these growing risks, networking and security programs must work together to securely and efficiently connect and protect users at the edge.  Introduced by Gartner, Secure Access Secure Edge (SASE) is a forward-thinking framework in which networking and security functions converge into a single integrated solution that works at the cloud edge to deliver protection and performance in one simplified approach.

Please join Networking For Future (NFF) and our respected speakers for “Essential Elements To Achieving Secure Access Secure Edge (SASE)” on Thursday, September 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET.

Discuss the essential SASE elements with Molly McGuire, Security Sales Manager at Cisco Systems. You will also hear Mike Rogers, Executive Director, Information Services and Management at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) present a case study about how a properly executed SASE solution protects the UDC faculty, students, and staff.

In this Essential Elements To Achieving SASE webinar:

• Learn detailed recommendations and specific information to incorporate automation and developing a layered defense
• Discuss multi-platform environment best practices for a secure network
• Hear about the University of the District of Columbia cybersecurity approach
• Explore SASE trends

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 WHEN

Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET

 AGENDA

• SASE Framework
• SASE Use Cases
• Security Transformation: University of the District of Columbia
• SASE Trends

 We're looking forward to seeing you online.

Questions or Comments? Contact: marketing@nffinc.com

9.28.2021, 10:00 am to 11:00 am

Description

Examity will share details about their online proctoring solution, how it can benefit your online courses, and how to get started using it

 Target Audience

Faculty and administrators who are involved with the delivery of online courses

Presenters

Forrest Johnson, Director of Business Development

Title: "Taking on a Hybrid Future: Solutions for Flexible Learning Environments" feat. AVer and Newline

Date & Time: Tuesday, August 24 at 2:00pm CST

Description: The new school year is here, and here we are with high levels of uncertainty when it comes to where classes will be taking place. Hybrid learning environments present unique challenges. From promoting engagement across a distance to feeling connected on a human level we need solutions for making this new way of learning as powerful as in-person instruction.

Who is presenting:

• Josh Ratliff | Director of Education Initiatives at Trafera
• Eric Wells | Director of Southwest Regional Services at Trafera and Former COO at Muskogee Public Schools
• Tim Garber | Newline
• Carl Harvell | AVer

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pd-Cvpz0rE9UNgfFp45IdSUKckRHkzrVF

*One other thing to note is that we will be giving out Starbucks gift cards for a cup of coffee to all webinar attendees!

Trafera has Chromebooks in Stock, Ready to Ship

https://go.trafera.com/3wVintT

Securing Your Internet of Things (IoT) Program: Three Real-World Examples – 6.24

A Discussion With CIOs About Smart Communities, Utilities, and Buildings  

Your evolving IoT landscape requires a solid security framework. Learn how to secure your IoT ecosystem and improve your overall IoT program success.

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Please join Networking For Future (NFF) and our respected speakers for “Securing Your Internet of Things (IoT) Program” on Thursday, June 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET and learn from three real-world examples focused on strategy, technical insights, and best practices. This webinar details the challenges to improve security, achieve compliance, and respond to threats faster in an IoT ecosystem.

Hear from ground-breaking industry leaders discussing their IoT security journey:

• Michael Cannon, Chief Technology Officer at Stafford County, Virginia
• Tom Kuczynski, Chief Information Officer at DC Water
• Peter Burke, Technical Security Solutions Architect at Cisco Systems

 In this webinar:

• Learn detailed recommendations and specific information to establish a secure IoT foundation
• Discuss multi-platform environment best practices for a secure network
• Technology leaders share real-world examples of how to optimize your IoT solutions

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 WHEN

Thursday, June 24 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET

 AGENDA

·         IoT Security Ecosystem Overview

·         Smart Communities Case Study

·         Smart Utilities Case Study

·         Smart Buildings Case Study

We're looking forward to seeing you online.

Questions or Comments? Contact: marketing@nffinc.com