Government agencies are facing increasing pressure to find ways to reduce cost in the wake of decreasing budgets. At the same time, government is being asked to maintain and indeed increase their level of service and responsibility. This category management approach also takes into consideration factors such a total cost of ownership, supplier relationship management and demand management, and allowing the buying entity to make the most inform...

The rise in cyber-attacks, nation state cyber terrorism and the breach of consumer data has led to a heightened awareness of the enterprise and personal responsibilities associated with cyber security. The Federal adoption of cloud computing and the associated mobile and social technologies has increased the challenges associated with digital forensics and incident response. Federal agencies are starting to engage cloud service providers and...

The oil and gas industry is at the threshold of a challenging, yet exciting future. An ever-growing energy demand, accompanied by the depletion of available resources poses a complicated energy puzzle before the industry, which has to be addressed by the leaders of tomorrow. Interactions with oil and gas experts will therefore make Young Professionals (YPs) aware of their roles in the formulation of an effective energy solution focusing on ene...

According to the Government Accountability Office, 70% of government’s information technology budget is spent maintaining legacy systems. With the ever-growing demands for innovative and mobile technologies and rapid solutions to citizen needs, agencies are seeking ways to shave dollars and time off the application development process. Innovations in software development like agile computing, platform as a service, and the use of open so...

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Mastering this ECR Complexification So You Don’t Miss the Dramatic Relaxations in EAR & ITAR Classifications The Devil (and the Meaning) Is in (Understanding) the Details As a result of export control reform, the two most important words in export controls may be “specially designed.” At first glance, you might not notice their dramatic impact on the ITAR and EAR classifications for a wide range of electronics, satellite,...

What do you think of when you hear the word networking? Do you think ‘networking doesn’t matter in government’ or get an image in your head of a used car salesman? In reality, networking does matter and it’s much greater than anything a car salesman has to offer. True networking is about building real relationships with others and is a critical function to a successful career. Together people have a greater impact on so...

According to Gartner, citizen-centric government requires fundamental changes in information technology. Cloud computing provides the critical infrastructure, mobile-devices reach individuals directly, data fuels information, and security and privacy are mandatory. How do military and civilian agencies embrace emerging technology to meet their missions? Join your military and agency peers to explore innovative strategies and technologies your...

SANS has joined forces with industry leaders and experts to strengthen the cybersecurity of Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The initiative is turning ICS cybersecurity around by equipping both security professionals and control system engineers with the security awareness, work-specific knowledge, and hands-on technical skills they need to secure automation and control system technology. Register now for these ICS skills based courses. Why I...

Other dates and locations available for immediate registration. Reviewed and verified by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as meeting the training requirements for FAC-COR Level II. Moving beyond the basics covered in COR Level I Training, this hands-on, interactive 5-day course builds on your experience, deepens your understanding of the acquisition process, and takes your skills and capabilities to the next level. It is taught by train...