The Internet of Things (IoT) phenomenon is compelling, with its promise of bringing to government rapid service deployment, responsive citizen experiences, and organizational agility. Leading analysts predict that by the year 2020 the number of devices connected to the internet will exceed 50 billion. Think about public safety where surveillance systems and even public lighting minimize citizen risk and help deter crime. Transportation systems...

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 Eversource Energy and the National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection are hosting a one-day Security Workshop to enhance awareness of, and...

2016 is shaping up to be the year of ransomware. Cyber-attacks are on the rise, with agencies losing control of their critical assets. And the problem isn’t going away.Could your agency fall victim to these malicious attacks? Everyone is vulnerable, but the good news is that there are simple steps you can take today using security tools you already have. Best practice for security suggests that your agency should be following a framework...

SANS is returning to Texas in July for SANS San Antonio 2016! We are pleased to invite you to attend SANS San Antonio 2016, taking place on July 18-23 at the Hilton Palacio del Rio campus located on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk. We have our top information security courses selected to provide you with the training and certification you need to boost your career by learning from the best! Complete your SANS training experience with a...

SANS Exceptional Training Comes to Minneapolis in July. We are pleased to invite you to SANS Minneapolis 2016, July 18-23. If you attended last year, you are aware of the intense computer training experience for which SANS is known. Are you ready to advance your skills with another deep dive? If you didn't attend last year, don't miss SANS' return to Minneapolis with the training you need. Whether you are just starting your cybersecurity train...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program will be held July 21-22, 2016 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 hi...

Prerequisite: Should have at least six months of contract experience, have taken the FAR Workshop or another basic FAR course before this course. What you will learn: The Advanced FAR Workshop provides an in-depth analysis of the most important parts of the FAR. In this two-day class, we will focus on those FAR Parts that tend to generate the most issues and questions, specifically: • The classification of workers • Intellectual Prop...

JOIN US FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS PREMIER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING EVENT NEW: Get an All-Access pass for $2,600. Call 888.494.3696. Learn more. Basic, advanced, and master-level content explores crucial government contracting regulations Renowned government contracting specialists simplify complex issues Intensive training and networking spread over five concentrated days Held against the backdrop of stunning South Carolina coastal views...

Overview: This one day Potomac Forum workshop will focus on taking organizational CDO/EDEs to the next level within their respective organizations, based on lessons learned and best practices. In order to be effective, CDOs require specific prerequisites or risk becoming casualties. Paramount among these is the need for an organizational data strategy. Without a well understood and organizationally accepted data strategy, governmental organiz...

For the first time Create a secure SDLC utilizing static analysis SAST Come to the FBC show on July 21st at the Ronald Reagan Building running from 0800-1330 and learn how Checkmarx is securing Federal Agencies SDLC to remediate potential risks early in your code development with the least amount of disruption to the existing SDLC process. Checkmarx was recently mentioned in one of the world’s most popular software development publicati...