Don't scramble when the time comes - do you know if police body camera footage is subject to the Freedom of Information Act? The use of video surveillance has dramatically increased in the past few years, both in frequency of its use and the types of technology available.These videos are at the center of public debate and dispute in high profile police investigations, and a large component is the determination of whether to release these video...

Don’t wait for an annual review or year-end report to hear about the state of the federal contracting market. Learn all about the most current pressing issues at the upcoming Mid-Year Update! As a follow up to our popular Annual Review event, the Mid-Year Update on Hot Issues in Federal Contracting provides everything you need to stay current on the developments that have come out over the first half of the year in the ever-changing fiel...

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...

(DBT) Using Building Design to Hinder Acts of Terrorism – Based on the assumption that preventive measures must be in place to be effective, students learn 25 mitigation strategies that when successfully applied reduce the impact of terrorist attack. We examine the current state of terrorism in the United States, its evolving nature and the future use of weapons of mass destruction. A variety of options are explored for addressing the mo...

Welcome to the Industrial Revolution! Join F5 Networks and Carahsoft for Session 2 of the Exploring F5 Seminar Series: Introduction to iWorkflow, iApps, and the Tenant Model.In Session 1 of the Exploring F5 Seminar Series we defined the framework for a variety of topics related to F5’s vision for cloud services and the new network perimeter. We broke those capabilities down into three main areas: Age of Enlightenment – Analytics a...

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...

This interactive two-day course explores proven techniques for reducing costs associated with implementing, using, and maintaining computer systems in regulated environments.Many companies are outsourcing IT resources and getting involved with Software as a Service (SaaS) and cloud computing. These vendors are not regulated and therefore regulated companies must ensure compliance for both infrastructure qualification and computer system valida...

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...

DFIR Superheroes aren't born; they're made... and you've got what it takes.The SANS Annual DFIR Summit is the only event of its kind that gathers the most influential group of experts, the highest quality of training & the greatest opportunities to network with others in the field of Digital Forensics & Incident Response, all in one place! Every year, DFIR Professionals around the world attend the DFIR Summit with a common goal; to lea...

The president issued an executive order (EO) on March 17, 2017 which requires agencies to plan and implement long-term workforce reductions and incorporate the plan as a government-wide workforce priority into their Agency Strategic Plan and/or Human Capital Operating Plan. This Potomac Forum training workshop for government will provide information for agency executives, managers, and staff to respond to the EO. Experienced human capital exe...