You may have noticed that bid protests are rising rapidly in the federal contracting arena, as are the number of protests being sustained by GAO and the Court of Federal Claims. Both of these trends can have enormously negative consequences for your agency. So how can you avoid bid protests in the first place? Find out why bid protests occur and learn the steps you can take to prevent them in our Seven Steps to Avoid Bid Protests training cour...

Effective, actionable cybersecurity techniques are crucial to combat today's cyber threats. At SANS Los Angeles - Long Beach 2017 (July 10-15), get hands-on, cutting edge training from the best cybersecurity teachers in the country.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: Distinguish yourself as an information security leader by preparing for your GIAC Certification. NEW course: MGT517: Managing Security Oper...

Today’s cloud generation wants it all – flexibility, connectivity, agility, and security. As Federal agencies embrace cloud as the key to a dynamic and modern IT enterprise, they struggle to meet all of these demands, on top of ensuring FedRAMP and FISMA compliance. Join us July 12th as we discuss where cloud implementations deliver results, best practices for cloud security and migration, and how agencies can accelerate cloud prog...

The word cybersecurity is thrown around, used and abused to scare people into buying more technology and tools. Yet the most important element of cybersecurity is the leadership of people and creating a culture that supports protecting your business. A study done by IBM noted that 95% of successful cyber-attacks came down to people. This session helps you understand how to structure your basic digital strategy to begin to implement a strong cy...

You have a federal government contract with a clause requiring you to purchase and use biobased products. So…… What are biobased products? Where did the requirement to buy biobased products originate? How do you locate biobased products? How does the Contracting Officer know that you met the requirement? These questions and more are answered in a short, web-based, interactive training module. Course Title: My Contract Requires Bi...

Protecting against future crime The security landscape is evolving with the advancement of technologies. Yet, technology alone cannot be the only solution to counter technological risk and threats. A strategic response has to be taken into account to fight transnational organized crime. A conscientious effort from the law enforcement agency, businesses and citizens, is necessary to protect ourselves, our assets and our property. The mandate o...

Cyber attackers are targeting you. Do you have the skills needed to defeat them? At SANS Columbia, MD 2017 (June 26-July 1), you will learn the cybersecurity tools and techniques required to protect your organization. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best instructors in the industry.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: Distinguish yourself as an information security leader by preparing for yo...

Join us for a webinar on Jun 29, 2017 at 12:00 PM CDT. Register now! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5141099051663976450 By attending this session you’ll takeaway: • Most common threat vectors • Real world examples of attacks that you can prevent • Immediate steps to take to protect your enterprise • Best practices shutting down an active attack The FBI investigates thousands of cyber attacks at both the big...

In today's highly interconnected and digital world, organizations need to address the underlying vulnerabilities introduced by insecurely architected systems. We are more vulnerable than ever before, particularly as it relates to our nation's critical infrastructure. Cyber Security World will cover topics including infrastructure security, critical controls, security regulations and frameworks that can be applied to an organization's security...

Registration is now open for the2017 EXCEL Annual Conference! Plan to attend this years conference at the Downtown Hilton Chicago Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The 2017 conference theme is Embracing the Future: People, Purpose, Passion. Register today to expand your EEO knowledge and bring value to your organization. Experience EXCEL-lence in EEO! The EXCEL Training Conference is sponsored by the EEOCs Training Institute. In its 20th year, EXCEL...