The interconnectivity of global networks has changed the nature of cyber threats. In addition to hactivists intent on mischief, organized criminal groups and nation-state adversaries seek intelligence, financial gain, and government and corporate secrets. Online, the battle rages on with stolen personally identifiable information (PII), ransomware, and the health data from the Internet of Things part of the global landscape. Commercial and gov...

In recent years, a significant number of sustained bid protests have concerned cost or price realism analysis problems. We’ll discuss key lessons learned from these protests, and how procurement officers and contractors can avoid these same pitfalls. Topics will include: What magic words in a fixed-price RFP require/permit the agency to conduct a price realism analysis, When it’s inappropriate to use government estimates and other...

Chicago 2016 CLICK HERE FOR FULL SCHEDULE OF SEMINARS SEMINAR SERIES in Chicago IL SEPTEMBER 12-15, 2016 EAR Export Controls / ITAR Defense Trade Controls Seminar Series at the Hilton Chicago / Magnificent Mile Suites 198 East Delaware Place, Chicago, IL 60611 REGISTER NOW DOWNLOAD SEMINAR BROCHURE EAR & OFAC Controls SEMINAR SEMINAR AGENDA ECoP® EAR renewal credits = 4 SEP 12-13, 2016 USD $1175 ITAR Controls SEMINAR SEMINAR AGENDA EC...

Fleet Maintenance & Modernization SymposiumThe American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Fleet Maintenance & Modernization Symposium is an annual event, alternating between Hampton Roads and San Diego, bringing together the entire naval ship maintenance and modernization community like no other forum. FMMS 2016 will include prominent guest speakers, panelists and paper presentations from the Navy, Coast Guard, industry and academia; p...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security notes that the federal enterprise depends on information technology systems and computer networks for essential operations. These systems face large and diverse cyber threats that range from unsophisticated hackers to technically competent intruders using state-of-the-art intrusion techniques. Many malicious attacks are designed to steal information and disrupt, deny access to, degrade, or destroy criti...

This two-day crash course will give attendees the nuts and bolts of federal contracting and a breakdown of the complex laws surrounding this industry. Whether you’re a lawyer just starting out in the area of federal contracting, or you’re a non-lawyer looking to get an understanding of the industry, this course is for you. Our expert instructor will walk you through the rules, regulations, and laws governing federal acquisition, an...

Biobanking 2016 invites all the participants from all over the world to attend “2nd International Conference & Exhibition on Tissue Preservation and Biobanking” during September 12-13, 2016 in Philadelphia, PA which includes prompt keynote presentations, Oral talks, Poster presentations and Exhibitions.Biobanking 2016 on behalf of its organizing Committee welcomes all the stem cell technologists, researchers, industrialists, yo...

Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes (OFAC) Explained - complete with the latest updates on Export Control Reform (ECR). This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an in-depth education on export control regulations administered by the US Departments of State, Commerce & Treasury. Ex...

Two concentrated days on how to understand and use the Federal Acquisition Regulation in your daily contracting activities including in-depth analysis of the FAR system, the key contract clauses and contract forms. Provides comprehensive coverage of the FAR for new users and an advanced treatment of specific issues for experienced contract professionals. Course includes an explanation and demonstration of how to use the FAR online for research...

Why not get your Cybersecurity training close to DC at SANS Northern Virginia - Crystal City 2016? We are bringing our top courses and instructors to make this the perfect training event for you! Gain the skills and learn about the tools you need to protect your organization from security breaches and attack risk.Put the skills you'll learn to practical use and join more than 79,000 GIAC certified professionals who use their training to keep t...