Cost and Pricing Data; “Fair and Reasonable Prices;” Commerciality Determinations (Formal and Informal) Contract pricing: everyone does it, but no one wants to talk about it. This course will deal with some of the most critical issues involving contract pricing. Taught by an experienced government contracts attorney, this course will cover: What is “cost or pricing data,” and what must the contractor provide to the gove...

The last several years have seen legislation enacted and rules promulgated which significantly impact small business programs in the Federal Marketplace. These changes result from the continuing implementation of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-240), and annual National Defense Authorization Acts. The new year will undoubtedly hold much promise for those engaged in the Federal Marketplace, and it may prove an opportune time...

Technology and data are business enablers. Yet too often, fears of privacy compromise, policy violations, and data breach overwhelm organizations to the point of becoming obstacles to innovation and change. To truly support the mission, technology and security leaders must harness the power of readily available tools and strategies that will enable them to build secure, trusted applications to meet the growing needs of internal and external cu...

"How can you equip your staff with the policies and tools to make your business information, computers and devices as secure as possible?"This program focuses on the policies, methodologies, processes and tools needed to prevent, detect and monitor cybersecurity threats and provide for an effective program. As more and more data breaches are disclosed, cybersecurity remains at the front of many business leaders' minds. Data breaches are a con...

The second annual Silicon Valley Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Admission is $350 each, giving you access to all Interactive Panels, Discussions, Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception.

As both public and private cloud continue to mature, many government agencies are leveraging multiple clouds to satisfy their diverse enterprise computing needs. This multi-cloud approach allows government agencies to choose the right cloud for each workload, be it a mission-critical core application such as enterprise resource planning, or cutting-edge cloud-native analytics apps. This webinar will detail the five essential steps agencies sho...

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes (OFAC) Explained - complete with all Export Control Reform Changes and New Administration Priorities:This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with a comprehensive education on complying with United States export regulations. We will review recent ECR ch...

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), under a delegation of authority from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), administers nine Federal Supply Schedules. These schedules cover pharmaceuticals, medical, surgical, and dental supplies and equipment, patient mobility devices, allied healthcare professional staffing in Federal healthcare facilities, cost-per-test clinical laboratory analyzer, x-ray supplies, and in-vitro diagnostics,...

Contract Types, an accelerated, comprehensive one-day course on the practical, legal, accounting, and management implications in the use of various contract types. This course is designed for both new and experienced contract professionals. For new professionals, it explains the different contract types and their uses. For experienced professionals, it is a refresher and an update examining the various contract types and some of the new, innov...

The cyber security industry needs skilled practitioners! Whether you are a veteran in the field or you are just starting your career, it is imperative to continually develop and sharpen your skill set to stay ahead of the adversaries seeking to harm your environment. SANS training goes beyond theory, incorporating real-world examples and practical techniques you can apply directly to your work. At SANS Sonoma 2019 (January 14-19), get the trai...