Agencies across government are expanding their C-suites with a new kind of technology expert: the Chief Data Officer. Charged with helping agencies derive new insights from existing – and expanding – data sets, CDOs are primed to play a major role in the future of government technology. As Chief Data Officers work to define their new roles, they will face a suite of opportunities and challenges that will shape their day-to-day effo...

For more than 10 years, the Internet Storm Center has been providing free analysis and warning to our community. SANSFIRE 2015 is not just another training event. It is our annual "ISC Powered" event. It taps into the expertise behind our daily postings, podcasts, and data collection efforts by offering evening events focusing on current trends and actual relevant threats. The strength of the Internet Storm Center is its group of handlers, who...

Other dates and locations available for immediate registration. Reviewed and verified by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as meeting the training requirements for FAC-COR Level II. Moving beyond the basics covered in COR Level I Training, this hands-on, interactive 5-day course builds on your experience, deepens your understanding of the acquisition process, and takes your skills and capabilities to the next level. It is taught by train...

This webinar is designed to provide the participant with a two hour overview of the current requirements for Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) and Charters. The most recent version of this information and guidance included updates derived from the OMB Circular No. A-11 dated July 25, 2014 and it's companion supplement, the Capital Programming Guide. This webinar emphasizing knowledge and talking points to help orient or refresh project managers,...

According to Gartner, citizen-centric government requires fundamental changes in information technology. Cloud computing provides the critical infrastructure, mobile-devices reach individuals directly, data fuels information, and security and privacy are mandatory. How do military and civilian agencies embrace emerging technology to meet their missions? Join your military and agency peers to explore innovative strategies and technologies your...

The ATARC Federal Big Data Summit will be held on Thursday, June 18 at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, D.C. This educational, one-day symposium will feature Big Data subject matter experts from the Federal government and academia on panels with the following topics: Using Big Data and Analytics to Enhance Mission Capabilities; The Emergence of the Chief Data Officer; and Data and Analytics of the Future. (Agenda) The MIT...

A One-Day Training Workshop for Experienced Government Professionals to assist them in addressing the long standing issue of improper payments and preparing for the new requirements in the revised OMB Circular A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Controls, Appendix C, Requirements for Effective Measurement and Remediation of Improper Payments (OMB Memorandum M-15-02). On March 16, 2015, GAO issued their report, Improper Payme...

The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization, is proud to present the 14th Annual DOE Small Business Forum & Expo to be held in Phoenix, Arizona from June 16, 2015 to June 18, 2015. The event will feature plenaries, educational workshops, a large Exhibit Hall, as well as business matchmaking sessions. Over 700 attendees will represent all levels of Federal, state, and local government agencies, t...

San Francisco 2015 CLICK HERE FOR FULL SCHEDULE OF SEMINARS SEMINAR SERIES in San Francisco CA JUNE 2015 Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes (OFAC) Explained - complete with the latest updates on Export Control Reform (ECR): This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an in-depth educati...

This year MeriTalk is colocating with NIST to bring you the fourth annual Cloud Computing Brainstorm on Wednesday, June 17 at the Knight Conference Center at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Join us in defining the foundation for modern technology and business. From FedRAMP to FedRAMP+ and the changing security requirements, we’ll address how to build a successful business model to provide a smooth transition of applications and services...