SANS is pleased to bring the top course in SANS' security curriculum to Melbourne, Australia for SANS Melbourne 2013 on September 2-7, 2013.Security 401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style (GSEC) with Mark Hofman, SANS Certified Instructor:It seems wherever you turn, organizations are being broken into and the fundamental question that everyone wants to know is, Why? Why do some organizations get broken into and others do not. SEC401 Secu...

Unmanned Aircraft Systems Symposium Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) have seen a golden age in the last decade growing to an annual budget of $7 billion. Most of this growth has been through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but with the drawing down of troops, what’s next? Analysts still predict growth in this industry, estimating a total increase to just over $89 billion in the next decade. Not only...

Understanding the applicability of the Service Contract Act relative to GSA Schedules is an important first step toward establishing an effective compliance regime. This seminar will provide insight that will help you discuss the potential applicability of the SCA to your GSA contract and, if it applies, provide best practices for establishing a consistent compliance approach. Get a sound understanding on what will be expected of your business...

Please join us for a detailed look at Deltek First for Government Contractors, the only government contractor-specific, SaaS solution suite serving the complete Project Lifecycle needs of small and mid-sized organizations. Leveraging the world's most trusted accounting and project management software, Deltek First is designed to grow with your organization. Fast-growing, smaller government contractors can better maximize business performance a...

As opportunities move through the business development cycle, the collaboration – and number of people – required increase dramatically. Is your company ready to support these key information-sharing activities? Join us for a free demonstration on September 4 at 2:00 p.m. EDT and learn how companies can apply and integrate Deltek’s new social solution, Kona Business, with our market-leading GovWin IQ to improve the effectiven...

Concerned about how wetlands regulations are changing - and how your practices may be impacted? The last few years have seen much change in wetland regulation across the Chesapeake Bay area. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has stepped up its efforts to decrease the threat to wetlands with the Comprehensive Wetland Program Plan and the Water Protection Permit Program. Negotiating the multi-layered state and federal wetland regu...

Uncertain how public records and open meetings laws apply to you? Find out what New Jersey law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records and open meetings laws. Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent developments in the interp...

Uncertain how West Virginia public records, open meetings laws and government ethics laws apply to you? Find out what West Virginia law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records including best practices for record retention and open meetings laws....

Overview Topics Will Include Innovation New Technologies Digital Government Trends Leadership in Times of Change Shared Services and Collaboration Mobility Citizen Engagement Purpose: This event is for and about state and local government. The purpose of the event is to foster discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for managers, executives and policy makers. Who should attend: If you influence or parti...

On August 27-29, 2013: SOAR to great heights with the EEOC's EXCEL Conference, the premier training conference for EEO Managers, supervisors, practitioners, human resources professionals, attorneys & ADR specialists. NEW to EXCEL 2013 is an EEO track tailored for the private sector, providing additional training opportunities for the HR professional. Downtown Denver will be the host of the 2013 EXCEL Conference at the Sheraton Denver Downt...