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SINET Showcase 2015 Update

CTOvision

November 3-4, 2015. The post SINET Showcase 2015 Update appeared first on CTOvision.com. We have previously written about the very positive impact the Security Innovation Network (SINET) is having on the community. Their most significant activity in the federal ecosystem is their yearly SINET Showcase. This years event will be held 3-4 Nov at the National Press Club in DC.

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7 common mistakes in Go (2015)

SPF13

Given at GopherFest 2015. This is an updated version of the talk I gave in NYC Nov 14 at GothamGo. “We We need to think about failure differently. Most people think mistakes are a necessary evil. Mistakes aren’t a necessary evil, they aren’t evil at all. They are an inevitable consequence of doing something new and as such should be seen as valuable. “ - Ed Catmull. As Go is a “new” programming language we are all experimenting and learning how to write better Go.

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FieldView 2015

Data Center Knowledge

Its newly introduced (March 2015) FieldView 2015 DCIM is designed to improve data center resilience by capturing, correlating and analyzing massive amounts of live data, enabling “what if?” FieldView’s DCIM solutions deliver innovative data center monitoring and management tools. simulation of. DCIM Solutions

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the future of the Operating System - LinuxCon 2015 keynote

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Given as a keynote at LinuxCon + CloudOpen Japan 2015. 2005 - 2015 Distributed Applications Era. Apps in 2005 - 2015 • Browser solidified as window (view) to applications • Mobile emerges… most apps merely component (view) to server based applications • Apps have 1+ billion users. Linux has become the foundation for infrastructure everywhere as it defined application portability from the desktop to the phone and from to the data center to the cloud.

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The Digital Risk Reduction Act of 2015

CTOvision

To grab attention and help move this idea forward we name this paper after something we would love to see Congress produce, the Digital Risk Reduction Act of 2015. The post The Digital Risk Reduction Act of 2015 appeared first on CTOvision.com. Are you looking for ideas on how to improve the security of federal systems?

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2015 CRN Emerging Vendors List

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July 23, Hortonworks announced that they have been named to The Channel Company’s exclusive 2015 CRN Emerging Vendors List. The full list of CRN’s 2015 Emerging Vendors list will be published in the August 2015 issue and will be available online at www.crn.com. . This annual list highlights the technology vendors that have introduced innovative new products and create opportunities for channel partners in North America, which generate solutions for customers.

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National Cyber Security Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Inductees

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14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Cyber Security Hall of Fame has released the names of five innovators who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at its award ceremony on Thursday, October 29 , at the Four Seasons Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. Editor's note: I was so excited to read of this year's inductees. All are great champions who have given to the community over decades.-bg. BALTIMORE , Sept.

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Top 10 Data Center Predictions for 2015

Data Center Knowledge

With the arrival of a new year, organizations are making plans to address the explosion of enterprise data in 2015, writes Ron Vokoun of JE Dunn Construction. A big question is how those plans will differ from data center operations in 2014. Read More. Industry Perspectives

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Registration for 10 Nov 2015 FedCyber Summit Now Open

CTOvision

FedCyber Conference co-chairs Matt Devost and Bob Gourley are pleased to announce that registration for the 10 Nov 2015 FedCyber Summit and Threat Expo is now open. Please join us 10 Nov 2015, reserve your seat today, register here. Please reserve your seat today by registering here (as always, the FedCyber Summit is free for federal government employees).

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Fed News Roundup 16 July 2015

CTOvision

DOD Business Systems Modernization: Additional Action Needed to Achieve Intended Outcomes, July 16, 2015 GAO Info Tech (Today) - What GAO FoundThe Department of Defense (DOD) has implemented 5 of the 16 recommendations made by GAO since June 2011 to address each of the overarching provisions for improving business. The post Fed News Roundup 16 July 2015 appeared first on CTOvision.com.

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The Hacker Playbook: updated for 2015

CTOvision

Just as a professional athlete doesn’t show up without a solid game plan, ethical hackers, IT professionals, and security researchers should not be unprepared, either. The Hacker Playbook provides them their own game plans. Written by a longtime security professional and CEO of Secure Planet, LLC, this step-by-step guide to the “game” of penetration hacking features hands-on examples and helpful advice from the top of the field.

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Fed News Roundup 13 July 2015

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Advanced Endpoint Threat Trend Highlights: June 2015 – Malvertising Gone Wild Invincea (Today) - Welcome to June’s installment of Invincea’s monthly thr […]The post Advanced Endpoint Threat Trend Highlights: June 2015 . 20% Discount to Attend Strata + Hadoop World 29 Sep – 01 Oct 2015 in NYC CTOvision (Today) - Strata + Hadoop World in New York sold out last year with more than 5,500 attendees. Have you seen what's new for 2015?

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Fed News Roundup 13 July 2015

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to Team with Silverback7 for Counter Terrorism Technical Support Office Contract under Special Warfare Technical Support Washington Exec (Today) - On July 13, 2015 MacAulay-Brown Inc. YRCI Sponsors Urban Demonstration Garden with Capital Area Food Bank Washington Exec (Today) - On June 4th 2015, YRCI helped sponsor and contribute an Urban Demonstration Garden with the Capital Area Food Bank at their headquarters on Puerto Rico Avenue in Washington, D.C.

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Fed Tech News Roundup 8 July 2015

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Pentagon's Silicon Valley unit gets $1.75M for fiscal 2015 - FCW.com FCW (Today) - FCW.comPentagon's Silicon Valley unit gets $1.75M for fiscal 2015FCW.comThe Defense Department's first fulltime outreach office in Silicon Valley is up and running thanks to a July 2 memo from Deputy. The post Fed Tech News Roundup 8 July 2015 appeared first on CTOvision.com.

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RSA Conference 2015 – San Francisco 20-24 April 2015

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Why you need to attend RSA Conference 2015. As the 2015 theme suggests, info security is an ever-changing industry. RSA Conference 2015 delivers an engaging experience that will inspire and empower you. RSA Conference 2015: Re-Think Your Approach to Malware Analysis By Leveraging Intelligence (blogs.rsa.com). The Essential Guide to Cloud Security at RSA 2015 (ciphercloud.com). The 2015 RSA Conference Clock Ticks Toward April 20 (schwartzmsl.com).

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Fed Tech News Roundup 9 July 2015

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InQuisient Unveils New Data Management Platform at GEOINT 2015 Washington Exec (Today) - InQuisient celebrated the launched a new data platform at the GEOINT 2015 Symposium. Rob Zitz Talks Conducts GISCafe Video Interview about Leidos’ Geo-Spatial Intelligence Strategy Washington Exec (Today) - At GEOINT 2015 Rob Zitz sat down with GISCafé for a video interview discussing Leidos’ role in U.S.

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Fed Tech News Roundup 10 July 2015

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Verisign Extends Registered Exchange Offer for Its 5.25% Senior Notes Due 2025 Verisign News (Today) - RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - July 10, 2015) - VeriSign, Inc. Washington Technology (Today) - Contract activity slowed down a bit in the sixth month of 2015, but June still saw some pretty substantial awards come to market with ceilings in the billions of dollars. The post Fed Tech News Roundup 10 July 2015 appeared first on CTOvision.com.

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Your 2015 Cloud Security Update

Data Center Knowledge

Some quick tips and cool technologies to help your cloud security architecture and to keep your environment a bit safer! Read More. Cloud Computing Security

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Army Intelligence Industry Day 29 July 2015

CTOvision

On July 29, 2015, AFCEA Intelligence and the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, U.S. Clearance deadline is July 15, 2015. The post Army Intelligence Industry Day 29 July 2015 appeared first on CTOvision.com. Army, will co-sponsor a special, one day classified event tailored for members of industry focused on U.S. Army Intelligence. The event will be held at Engility Heritage Conference Center, Chantilly, VA.

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SINET Announces 2015 Top 16 Emerging Cybersecurity Companies

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Winners to Introduce Innovative Technologies at SINET Showcase in Washington, DC, November 3 & 4, 2015. The selected companies will share their work with buyers, builders, investors and researchers during the SINET Showcase on Nov 3 & 4, 2015 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. ABOUT THE 2015 SINET 16 INNOVATORS. The following companies were selected as the 2015 SINET 16 Innovators: Bayshore Networks, Inc.

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Fed News Roundup 21 July 2015

CTOvision

The post Fed News Roundup 21 July 2015 appeared first on CTOvision.com.

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Mike Olson Strata + Hadoop World 2015 Opening Keynote

CTOvision

The video at this link and embedded below is Cloudera's Mike Olson 's opening keynote for the 2015 NYC Strata + Hadoop World : Mike's opening of Strata + Hadoop World started with some interesting context. Strata + Hadoop World is now a global event. Since partnering with O'Reilly the event has gone global with sessions in Barcelona, San Jose, London, NYC and Asia. Next month the conference will be in Singapore. The spread in interest is really impressive.

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What Pundits Think: Cloud Predictions 2015

Data Center Knowledge

Here are some of the most interesting cloud predictions for next year Read More. Cloud Computing Featured

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VMworld Europe 2015 News Roundup

Data Center Knowledge

Most important news and announcements from this year's show in Barcelona Read More. Shared

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Highlights from the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show

CTOvision

By Katie Kennedy. The video below is provided by CNET and covers various electronics at the Consumer Electronics Show. It is an early highlights review, but had enough interesting foreshadowing we wanted to bring it to your attention. CNET’s Donald Bell and Bridget Carey run through the show highlights. Watch the CNET video here. Related articles. Consumer Electronics Show kicks off (cbsnews.com).

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Strata + Hadoop World London 2015: Save 20% with this link

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At this link you can save 20% off registration for Strata + Hadoop World London 2015. For more info and to register see: Strata + Hadoop World London 2015. By Bob Gourley. Immerse yourself in the world of big data at Strata + Hadoop World. Explore solutions to your most challenging problems, connect with the brightest minds in data, find out what’s new in emerging technologies and Apache Hadoop—and see for yourself what data can do. The 3 Most Valuable Days of Your Data Career.

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2015 Brocade Federal Forum: Help break the network status quo

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Federal Forum 2015 brings government and industry together to understand why and what steps to take to begin this journey. June 17, 2015 • The Renaissance Hotel Downtown, Washington, D.C. By Bob Gourley. Our friends at FedScoop and Brocade are combining efforts to produce an informative event that can help ensure your networks and data centers are optimized. And by optimized I mean are significantly reducing your IT spend, which should get your attention.

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2015 Cyberthreat Defense Report Reveals Cyberattacks Rising and Confidence Sinking

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By Bob Gourley. CyberEdge Group surveyed more than 800 security decision makers and practitioners seeking a 360 degree view of threats, defenses and planned investments. Their bottom line up front: IT security spending is increasing, but confidence is falling. Most respondents signaled they expect to be breached in the next 12 months. Before diving into the details of the results we should mention that conclusions from opinion surveys like this are always somewhat generic.

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Chief Data Strategy Forum 30-31 Mar 2015 in Boston

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If you will be in Boston 30-31 Mar this is the place to be, the 2015 Chief Data Strategy Forum. By 2015, it is forecast that 25% of Fortune 500 companies, across all industries, will have CDOs employed*. By Bob Gourley. Here is more from IQPC: Driving Improved Decision-Making Through Data-Centric Business Intelligence.

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9 July 2015 DoD CIO Mobility Industry Day

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Another event we would like to bring to your attention is the AFCEA coordinated DoD CIO Mobility Industry day of 9 July 2015. Here is more from the AFCEA DC Site: On July 9, 2015 the Department of Defense Chief Information Officer (DoD CIO) will host a Mobility Industry Day at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. The post 9 July 2015 DoD CIO Mobility Industry Day appeared first on CTOvision.com.

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Cognitio Corp’s Roger Hockenberry Selected to Present On Innovation Strategies at 2015 DoDIIS Conference

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Roger's background in driving innovation and transforming the capabilities in government resulted in the leadership of the Defense Intelligence Agency selecting him to present at the 2015 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference (23-25 August in San Antonio). His presentation, titled "Proven Practices That Speed Technology Time To Mission Impact", will be given at 1600 on Tuesday 25 August 2015.

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Verisign’s Q1 2015 DDoS Trends Report: Mitigating More DDoS Attacks This Quarter than in 2014

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Verisign's Q1 2015 DDoS Trends Report reveals some interesting trends we should all be aware of. The post Verisign’s Q1 2015 DDoS Trends Report: Mitigating More DDoS Attacks This Quarter than in 2014 appeared first on CTOvision.com. The report captures analysis and insights from Verisign including information derived from mitigations enacted on behalf of, and with cooperation with, customers of Verisign's DDoS Protection Services.

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Agenda Announced For 10 Nov 2015 FedCyber Summit and Threat Expo

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The agenda for the 10 Nov 2015 FedCyber Summit and Threat Expo has now been posted at events.FedCyber.com. Please join us 10 Nov 2015, reserve your seat today, register here. Please reserve your seat today by registering here (as always, the FedCyber Summit is free for federal government employees).

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Kindle Version of The Cyber Threat Provided Free 15-17 June 2015

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Thanks to Amazon.com we are able to provide our readers with a free copy of the Kindle version of our book on The Cyber Threat during a special three day promotion running 15, 16 and 17 June 2015. The post Kindle Version of The Cyber Threat Provided Free 15-17 June 2015 appeared first on CTOvision.com.

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Palo Alto Federal Forum 20 May 2015 at Newseum

CTOvision

You may want to check out the 2015 Palo Alto Federal Forum on 20 May 2015 at the Newseum in Washington, DC. Bringing you the very latest from the Palo Alto Networks Ignite 2015 annual conference, get the latest product insights and hear from a customer and our executives and product experts. Date: May 20, 2015. The post Palo Alto Federal Forum 20 May 2015 at Newseum appeared first on CTOvision.com. Are you responsible for network security?

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CIO's Five Predictions for 2015

Social, Agile and Transformation

This year, I thought I would take a stab at some predictions and what may be important to CIOs in 2015. It''s that time of year when the analysts and media predict the year to come in technology. If you missed some of these prediction, see Gil Press'' recap of Forrester''s, Gartner''s and IDC''s predictions. I''m not talking IoT everywhere, even bigger Big Data, and other big or bold predictions -. big data cio cloud computing cmo data management data scientist IOT

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AFCEA and NIP and the USN Present Navy Information Dominance Day 11 June 2015

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n June 11, 2015, AFCEA Intelligence and the Naval Intelligence Professionals, in collaboration with the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information Dominance, will present a classified forum examining the state of Information Dominance in the U.S. The post AFCEA and NIP and the USN Present Navy Information Dominance Day 11 June 2015 appeared first on CTOvision.com.

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The 10th Cyber & Information Security Research (CISR) Conference at Oak Ridge Tn, 7-9 April 2015

CTOvision

The 10th Cyber & Information Security Research (CISR) Conference, 7-9 April 2015, will be held at the Conference Center, 2nd Floor, Building 5200, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Schedule: April 07, 2015. April 08, 2015. April 09, 2015. By Charles Hall. We noticed an event readers in the great state of Tennessee may take an interest in.

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Palo Alto Networks Federal Forum 20 May 2015

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Learn more about how to better protect your assets from cyber attack at the Palo Alto Networks Federal Forum on 20 May 2015, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Newseum in Washington, DC. Join Palo Alto Networks and your cyber security, data center and endpoint peers for the 2015 Federal Forum at the Newseum in Washington, DC on Wednesday, May 20! Couldn''t make it to the annual Palo Alto Networks User Forum, Ignite 2015? Date: May 20, 2015. By Charles Hall.

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Top 10 Data Center Stories, July 2015

Data Center Knowledge

Here's a recap of the 10 most popular stories that ran on Data Center Knowledge in July Read More. DCK Featured

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Top 10 Data Center Stories of the Month: August 2015

Data Center Knowledge

Here are some of August's most read stories on Data Center Knowledge Read More. Featured Popular

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20% Discount to Attend Strata + Hadoop World 29 Sep – 01 Oct 2015 in NYC

CTOvision

Have you seen what's new for 2015? The post 20% Discount to Attend Strata + Hadoop World 29 Sep – 01 Oct 2015 in NYC appeared first on CTOvision.com. Strata + Hadoop World in New York sold out last year with more than 5,500 attendees. Over 150 thought-provoking speakers already confirmed: Hilary Mason, Joe Hellerstein, Neha Narkhede from companies like Netflix, Etsy, Airbnb, Lockheed Martin, LinkedIn, and more.

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Kindle Version of The Cyber Threat Provided Free 20-21 August 2015

CTOvision

Thanks to Amazon.com we are able to provide our readers with a free copy of the Kindle version of our book on The Cyber Threat during a special three day promotion running 20-21 August 2015. The book was written to provide actionable insights into the cyber threat specially aimed towards the leader who should know more about threats to protect business objectives. You can read this version of the book on any Mac, PC, Tablet, or Smartphone.