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    • 02/18/2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • virtual

    Morning Mentor Session, hosted by Edison State

    TechCred: A Guide to Understanding the Technical Training Reimbursement Program
    Tuesday, February 18, 2025
    9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
    Virtual via Microsoft Teams
    FREE

    This FREE virtual workshop will help employers understand the TechCred training reimbursement program. We’ll go over the program’s concept, navigate the website, and provide tools to make the application process easy. Through TechCred, employers can identify needed skills and collaborate with training providers to upskill their employees. When training is successfully completed, employers can receive up to $2000 per credential/certificate earned. March is the open application period.  Speaker: Presented by Derek Chancellor–Southwest Ohio Regional Liaison, Office of the Lt. Governor and Brandi Olberding–Edison State

    Morning Mentors Registration Link

    An Outlook invite will then be sent to the attendee.

    • 02/19/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Virtual


    • 02/20/2025
    • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • 2642 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek, 45440

    The importance of the CRISC certification and how to get your training funded by the state!

    Join us for an engaging session where we will dive into how the ISACA CRISC certification empowers your employees to effectively manage and mitigate IT risks. Additionally, Derek Chancellor from the Lt. Governor's office will be there to discuss how the state will help fund this certification training.

    Registration: https://www.phishbusteracademy.com/crisc-event-registration/

    Date: February 20th, 2025

    Time: 11:30 – 12:30 (lunch provided)

    RSVP by: February 6th, 2025

    The CRISC certification is tailored for IT professionals, project managers, and engineers who play a pivotal role in identifying and managing risks through the development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems controls.  It focuses on four key areas: risk identification, risk assessment, risk response and mitigation, and risk and control monitoring and reporting. 

    The event is free, and we have limited seats. Register today!


    • 02/20/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • virtual

    CEU316: Extend Your Edge: Lithium-Ion Single Phase UPS and Cloud-Based Management & Monitoring Solutions

    THURSDAY | FEBRUARY 20, 2025 | 12:00 PM-1:00 PM EST

    In this session, you will gain insights on using Lithium-Ion single-phase UPS at the Edge in Distributed IT environments, advantages of Lithium-Ion battery technology, and why Lithium-Ion makes sense, especially at the Edge. 

    Learn how cloud-native software can efficiently manage and monitor distributed physical infrastructure. We will discuss key adoption drivers, common customer pain points, and essential features for enhanced infrastructure management. The session will also highlight the benefits of cloud-native software, addressing security concerns and best practices. Don’t miss out – Register now!

    Learn about the fundamentals of data center monitoring while earning Continuing Education Units (CEU) by attending Vertiv's series of monthly education webinars led by our subject matter experts and approved by the International Accreditors of Continuing Education & Training (IACET).

    Speakers:

    George L. Caia

    George L. Caia Sr. Global Offering Manager, Vertiv 

    With 15 years of experience managing and growing complex technology portfolios, and business development at Honeywell, Fischer Technology, Olympus, and Mathworks, George leads cloud offerings, driving innovative technology solutions' strategic development, go-to-market, and commercial success. /georgecaia

    Eric Gonzalez

    Eric Gonzalez Sr. Global Product Manager, Vertiv

    With over 25 years of experience managing telecommunications and IT Infrastructure products, services and solutions, and business development in the Bell System, at Competitive Local Exchange Carriers, and at APC/Schneider Electric, Eric leads the Global Online Single-Phase UPS offerings, driving innovative technology solutions, strategic development, go-to-market, and commercial success. /ericgonzalezbaker

    Register Here!

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    • 02/25/2025
    • 02/27/2025
    • Wright State University

    Welcome to SaTC2025

    In recent years, rapid advancements in Microelectronics, AI-embedded hardware, and edge/cloud computing applications have unlocked new opportunities for innovation across industries and academia. However, these innovations also introduce critical challenges in securing supply chains, Cyberinfrastructures, and information, while ensuring system resiliency, assurance, reliability, and trust.

    The 1st IEEE Conference on Secure and Trustworthy CyberInfrastructure for IoT and Microelectronics (SaTC 2025) provides a platform to address these growing concerns through both fundamental and applied research as well as workforce development efforts. With a focus on assured supply chain security, trusted microelectronics, and secure Internet of Things (IoT) and edge computing applications, the conference brings together experts to explore the latest advancements in security, trust, and assurance. The first edition of SaTC is co-organized by Wright State University and Central Michigan University and will be held at the Holiday Inn Dayton/Fairborn I-675, Fairborn, Ohio, on February 25-27, 2025.


    SATC will host global experts to discuss topics such as:
    • Assured and Trusted Microelectronics (ATM)
    • Secure IoT and Edge Computing Systems
    • Trustworthy and Resilient Communication
    • Embedded Computing Security
    • Securing the computing infrastructures underpinning IoT/Edge systems
    • Ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability across cloud and distributed environments
    • Addressing emerging cyber-physical system threats
    • Authentication and communication protocols
    • Data security and privacy
    • Trust and resilience in digital computing systems to withstand cyber threats

    This event will serve as an interdisciplinary forum where leading researchers, engineers, and practitioners can exchange innovative solutions for securing hardware, software, and network layers, while ensuring system-wide trust and information security. SATC offers opportunities for in-depth discussions related to domains of this conference.


    We invite you to submit your research, share your insights, and join the conversation as we collectively shape the future of secure and trusted IoT and edge computing. All accepted papers will undergo a rigorous peer-review process and, upon meeting the necessary quality and relevance standards, will be submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore. We look forward to your participation and the exciting discussions that will emerge at SATC. Together, we can advance the security, privacy, and assurance of the transformative technologies shaping the future.


    Click here to learn more: https://satcconf.com/index.html#about

    • 02/25/2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
    • 2642 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek, 45440

    Why CISA is the leading certification for IT Auditors and how the state will help fund your training!

    Join us for an educational session where we will discuss why the ISACA CISA certification is the leading credential for IT Auditors. Additionally, Derek Chancellor from the Lt. Governor's office will be there to discuss how the state will help fund this certification training.

    Registration: https://www.phishbusteracademy.com/cisa-event-registration/

    RSVP by: February 11th, 2025

    The CISA certification is world-renowned as the standard of achievement for auditing, monitoring, and assessing IT systems. This certification showcases your expertise and asserts your ability to apply a risk-based approach to audit engagements. 

    The event is free, and we have limited seats. Register today!


    • 02/25/2025
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual


    Is your organization prepared to meet the challenges of CMMC 2.0 compliance? Securing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is more important than ever, and we’re here to help.

    Join our partner Afidence as they lead an informative session designed to guide you through the complexities of CMMC 2.0. Gain:

    • A clear understanding of the CMMC 2.0 framework and maturity levels.
    • Practical strategies for compliance assessment and safeguard implementation.
    • Proven methods to streamline your preparation, minimize disruptions, and achieve certification.

    Whether you're just beginning your CMMC journey or in the middle of it, this session will equip you with actionable insights to achieve compliance.

    Tuesday, February 25th at 12pm
    12:00pm
    Virtual

    Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert guidance on achieving CMMC 2.0 certification with confidence.

    Register HERE


    • 02/27/2025
    • 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati


    ATC Tech Summit 2025

    Elevate your IT game at ATC Tech Summit 2025—an exhilarating day bursting with disruptive ideas, ground-breaking insights, and limitless innovation as we bring together the most revolutionary minds to explore next-gen technologies and game-changing strategies, transforming not just CX, client experience, or operations, but the

    ENTIRE IT experience.

    February 27th, 2025 - 9:30AM - 6:00PM EST

    - Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati -

    Technology First members receive a $50 discount, use code TF50

    Click here for more details and to register.

    • 02/27/2025
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Sinclair Community College 301 West Fourth Street, building 12, first floor Dayton, OH 45402-1460


    Dinner, Network & Open Mic w/ Paul Baumgartner

    Meeting Description:   

    Which of these would you not put on a Linkedin profile? 

    • 24 years of project management experience, 
    • 25 articles written on project management, 
    • being one of the first 10,000 to earn the PMP, or 
    • being an up-and-coming stand-up comic? 

    See it all at our next dinner meeting with Paul Baumgartner, a frequent regional presenter on project management topics.  You may remember Paul ending each talk with a humorous video related to project management.  Paul is pursuing a new chapter in life as an accomplished sketch comedy writer and Second City-trained stand-up comedian.  Watch how this accomplished writer, presenter and PM practitioner channels his lifelong skills into a collaborative stand-up comedy performance.  Come prepared to learn and laugh!

    Professional Development Units

    All attendees will earn one Professional Development Unit (PDU) for use towards the Project Management Professional (PMP) recertification.

    Parking

    Free parking under building 12

            Tickets: $25.00 PMI Dayton Members $35.00 Non-Members

    When? Where?

      February 27, 2025 Sinclair Community College
      6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 301 West Fourth Street, Building 12, 1st Floor
    • 03/12/2025
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    • virtual

    One of your membership benefits includes discounted training from Janet

    One of your membership benefits includes discounted training from Janet Jackson with Organization Solutions, LLC. We wanted to share the next training opportunity, PowerPoint: Tables of Organization, with you. Below are the details:

    Express Training

    One Topic. One Hour. Lots of A-ha!s

    When & Where: March 12, 2025 

    How to Attend  (meeting details will be sent upon registration): 

    • 12:30-1:30pm Online

    What: PowerPoint: Tables of Organization

    We’re all familiar with organization charts (or tables of organization) but perhaps you have never created one. Or, you’ve had to work in one that someone else created and found it painful! They don’t have to be complicated. In this session, Janet will share her preferred method for creating a table of organization, why she thinks every organization should have one (even soloprenuers!), and how to create one using PowerPoint.

    Cost: $29 + tax  (Get 25% off by using our coupon code: TECH1 at checkout)

    Registration Link: https://www.abetterwayto.co/live-events/express-trainings/


    • 03/13/2025
    • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 925 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202: Montgomery Inn- River Room

    Click Here to Register! *

    *Please note that this event is geared toward IT Leaders.

    • 04/09/2025
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    • virtual

    One of your membership benefits includes discounted training from Janet

    One of your membership benefits includes discounted training from Janet Jackson with Organization Solutions, LLC. We wanted to share the next training opportunity, Better Delegation, with you. Below are the details:

    Express Training

    One Topic. One Hour. Lots of A-ha!s

    When & Where:  April 09, 2025 

    How to Attend  (meeting details will be sent upon registration): 

    • 12:30-1:30pm Online

    What: Better Delegation

    AutoFill, Paste Link, Quick Access toolbar, Filtering. If any of those features are unfamiliar to you then you need to catch this session! In addition to those topics, Janet will share page layout tricks, her favorite A-ha! tips, and fan-favorite keyboard shortcuts.

    Cost: $29 + tax  (Get 25% off by using our coupon code: TECH1 at checkout)

    Registration Link: https://www.abetterwayto.co/live-events/express-trainings/


    • 05/14/2025
    • 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
    • virtual

    One of your membership benefits includes discounted training from Janet

    One of your membership benefits includes discounted training from Janet Jackson with Organization Solutions, LLC. We wanted to share the next training opportunity, Microsoft 365: Bookings, with you. Below are the details:

    Express Training

    One Topic. One Hour. Lots of A-ha!s

    When & Where: April 14, 2025 

    How to Attend  (meeting details will be sent upon registration): 

    • 12:30-1:30pm Online

    What: Microsoft 365: Bookings

    AutoFill, Paste Link, Quick Access toolbar, Filtering. If any of those features are unfamiliar to you then you need to catch this session! In addition to those topics, Janet will share page layout tricks, her favorite A-ha! tips, and fan-favorite keyboard shortcuts.

    Cost: $29 + tax  (Get 25% off by using our coupon code: TECH1 at checkout)

    Registration Link: https://www.abetterwayto.co/live-events/express-trainings/





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