THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE Given today's ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with active threats and workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization's emergency action plan. A Unique Training Opportunity The National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection and the New Beginnings Christian Fellowship are hosting a one-day Security Workshop to enha...

2016 has been an active year in Asia Pacific (APAC) export controls and 2017 will continue that trend. From control list changes across the region to the Philippines’ making progress on their strategic trade control Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to China’s implementation of the JCPOA and North Korea's sanction-based export controls, 2016 has seen significant advancements in APAC export controls. In 2017, we can expect to...

It’s that time again. Transition time. The presidential inauguration on January 20 will usher in the countless others set for the coming months. In many government offices, this means change from one administration to another or one appointee to the next. NAGC President-Elect Chris O’Neil will identify the opportunities transition time presents to career government communicators at every level: to establish themselves as trusted ad...

As companies move to automate most processes, exporters need to make sure that adequate recordkeeping is factored in. Gone are the days when you could keep hard copies of all your export records in filing cabinets in your office. These days you may be required by your company to reduce or eliminate the amount of paper you keep. So how do you go about essentially re-creating paper files in the digital world? How can you use automated compliance...

SANS is looking forward to an exciting kickoff of 2017 with SANS Security East 2017 in the "Big Easy" in January. Now is the time to improve your information security skills and laissez les bons temps rouler! Attend SANS Security East 2017 where SANS will provide outstanding courses in IT security, penetration testing, forensics, security management, and ICS/SCADA presented by the best cybersecurity teachers in the country. At SANS events you...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program will be held January 12-13, 2017 in Hagerstown, Maryland. An effective law enforcement response to critical incidents involving armed suspects can determine whether someone lives or dies. The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program is based on the book, SWAT Operations and Critical Incidents: Why People Die, written by Stuart A. Meyers, and includes...

How to Get Data Mining Off the Ground and Into Orbit A Free One-Hour Live, Interactive Web Event WHAT'S COVERED The vast majority of BI professionals are excited about the prospects of data mining and predictive analytics, but are fully mystified about where to begin or even how to prepare. Of those who did initiate a modeling initiative, an industry survey of predictive analytics practitioners reports that 51% of data mining projects either n...

This course is available to all Federal, State, local government and private sector SECURITY and ENGINEERING professionals. While the course focuses on securing DOD assets, the concepts learned are prudent and applicable in reducing the criminal and terrorist threat to non-DOD buildings, as well. Contractors and consultants seeking construction contracts with the Department of Defense will attend this course. The course is designed to familiar...

Whew, what a year (or 3 years) it has been with the sweeping changes implemented in Export Control Reform (ECR) as well as highly publicized shifts in US export controls on Iran, Cuba, and Russia/Crimea/Ukraine. And just as we start to get a handle on the historically significant recent changes, now the new US President promises bold changes in virtually every area of US Government policy. Join John Black as he brings his perspective as a 32 y...

The SEWP Program Management Office (PMO) will be hosting a DC Wide Customer Training on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 and an Industry Day on Wednesday, January 11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. This event encompasses training and information sessions for SEWP customers and Industry. Tuesday January 10, 2017 – SEWP Training 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM This event is open to SEWP Customers and SEWP Contract Holders...