Information security training in Tysons Corner from SANS Institute the global leader in cybersecurity training. Securing and defending your network has never been more important as attacks and breaches make the news daily. Gain the skills and tools you need to win the battle against the wide range of cyber adversaries who want to harm your environment by attending SANS Tysons Corner Spring 2017 (March 20-25). Choose from several hands-on, inte...

Do you want to understand how to do efficient and effective internal and supplier audits that meet all the requirements of your external auditors, but also add value to your company? Are you confused by all the requirements and guidance documents for medical device quality management systems and are tired of wading through all the regulatory language they contain. This course is for those who will do internal or supplier audits, manage an audi...

This 2-day seminar will cover the essentials of compliance for medical device companies. An efficient and effective quality system can be a competitive advantage for companies by leading to improved quality and compliance as well as optimizing the cost of quality. This "Compliance Boot Camp" will get you started in setting up just such a Quality System. We'll discuss the "case for quality" and how you can use compliance, not as an end itself,...

Too much insurance – not enough? In government contracting, the stakes are always high. The loss of a critical asset, worker or other potential liability, can cause a significant loss of revenue and put unnecessary stress on you and others in your company. With stakes this high, it is essential to implement the right mix of insurance coverage and risk management controls. Join PVBS and USI as we discuss insurance and risk management chal...

Federal use of mobile technologies continues to mature. Since the advent of the mobile government movement, agencies have developed more effective security policies, clarified their choices of eligible mobile devices, and built a number of mobile applications for agency use and for deployment to the public. This webinar will explore the management and policy issues surrounding mobile devices and how to deliver government’s mission more e...

Due to weather, this event has been postponed until next week, Thursday March 23rd, same location. The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program is at a turning point. Over the last several years, The Department of Homeland Security and the General Services Administration have been laying the foundation for CDM, providing agencies with the tools and processes to gain visibility into their IT environments and to understand the risks they fa...

A One-Day Event Dedicated to the Major Developments in Federal Contracting! Only Offered Once a Year! New Topics and Location This Year! As one of our most popular events, Annual Review: Hot Issues in Federal Contracting provides everything you need to stay current in the ever-changing field of government contracts. Use this day-long event as a refresher on the developments in contracting over the past year and as an opportunity to network wit...

2017 DATA CENTER BRAINSTORM - Data Center Optimization: The Piggy Bank for Federal IT Modernization In 2016, the White House pushed IT modernization to the forefront of Federal agencies’ agendas – with an updated Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI) and the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) paving the way. 2017 brings a new Administration. IT modernization is still center stage of Federal IT agend...

Every day, contractors are removed from the competitive range of procurements because of inadequate or nonresponsive proposals. This session will provide a comprehensive, section-by-section review of the “request for proposals” (RFP), as well as how to prepare adequate and responsive proposals—including format; technical, management, and cost volumes; and the FARclauses “incorporated by reference.” Takeaways: A s...

Energy, Power & Facility Management Strategies & Technologies 2017Decision makers from business, industry and government must now seek integrated energy solutions — solutions which assure both a secure and affordable power supply, and effective management of both energy and overall operational costs. Globalcon, presented by the Association of Energy Engineers, is designed specifically to facilitate those who need to get up to spe...