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SUMMARY:Technology Management: When to Insource\, Outsource\, or Do Both
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION: \nManaging technology in associations isn’t one-size-fits-all. This session explores the most common IT management configurations—insourcing\, outsourcing\, and hybrid approaches—and how to evaluate which is best for your organization. You’ll learn how to spot signs it may be time to shift your strategy\, and examine real-world examples of what different models look like in action\, including the investments involved and the return on those investments. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES: \nOutline the most common IT management configurations for associations \nCompare these options to determine your best fit \nSpecify when you should consider changing your approach \nExplore real-world examples of investments and ROI \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE! \n \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/technology-management-when-to-insource-outsource-or-do-both/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/94004977743
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Hiring/Retention/HR,Workplace
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heinan Landa":MAILTO:hlanda@optimalnetworks.com
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SUMMARY:Cyber Deception for Associations: Stop Breaches Before They Start
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nDeception is a proactive defense strategy that uses canaries\, honeypots\, honeytokens\, and decoy credentials or endpoints to surface high fidelity alerts and reduce dwell time. This session explains what deception is\, where it fits in a modern security program\, and how associations can put it to work in real world environments. \nWho should attend: Association executives\, IT and operations leaders\, administrators\, and anyone responsible for safeguarding member and organizational data. \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nExplain key deception tactics (e.g.\, canaries\, honeypots\, honeytokens) and identify scenarios where they add value in an association’s security program. \nDesign a minimal\, high-impact deception plan that aligns with existing security tools and workflows. \nDemonstrate implementation steps and analyze examples tailored to common association technology stacks. \nEvaluate measurable benefits of deception\, including earlier detection\, reduced dwell time\, and clearer incident signals. \nAssess governance considerations\, identify common pitfalls\, and recommend strategies to strengthen a proactive security posture. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/cyber-deception-for-associations-stop-breaches-before-they-start/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/96943373577
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS,Cybersecurity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ben Muscolino":MAILTO:ben@amsgeek.com
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SUMMARY:Leveraging AI Assistant & Agents to Enhance Staff Efficiency and Member Value
DESCRIPTION:Course Description:  \nMany association and society leaders remain hesitant to embrace AI\, but ignoring it won’t make it go away – it will only put your organization behind the curve. The fact is\, with the right approach\, AI has the potential to save countless hours on repetitive tasks and increase the value you provide to members. Whether you’re an AI advocate or a skeptic\, join this insightful session to learn how AI can streamline your operations and support (not replace) the important work you’re doing for your members. We’ll explore: \n\n– The growth and limitations of large language models (LLMs)\n– The importance of fine-tuning and retrieval augmented generation (RAG)\n– Definitions and uses for AI Agents and Agentic AI\n– Practical AI uses to streamline your operations and empower your staff\n– How AI can help you enhance your member experience without sacrificing the personal touch \n  \nLearning Objectives: \nGain insights into the development and capabilities of LLMs\, including their strengths and weaknesses in various applications. \nDiscover how AI can enhance efficiency and save time by automating repetitive tasks\, improving operational efficiency\, and freeing up staff time for more strategic initiatives. \nMaster strategies to leverage AI in improving member interactions and services\, ensuring that the personal connection remains intact while increasing overall member value. \n  \nTo Watch this Webinar on the Media Library CLICK HERE!
URL:https://usteducation.org/event/leveraging-ai-assistant-agents-to-enhance-staff-efficiency-and-member-value/
LOCATION:zoom.us/j/91424412396
CATEGORIES:Association IT,ASSOCIATIONS & NONPROFITS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Pollack":MAILTO:gpollack@higherlogic.com
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