Audits of "SOC" (System and Organization Controls) have been governed starting on May 1, 2017 by the application of "SSAE" (Statement of Standards for Attestation Engagements) 18. This new AICPA Standard replaces SSAE 16, just as SSAE 16 replaced SAS 70. This new standard will require the users of these reports to change their compliance programs to fit the new reporting standards. SSAE 18 is more comprehensive than the prior standards. Learn...

The 3rd annual Next Generation Water Summit will be held on June 12-June 14, 2019. The Summit focuses on water conservation and water reuse in the arid Southwest. It brings together builders, designers, architects and water professionals to share best practices and brainstorm new ones through charrettes. The June 13th keynote address will be given by Radhika Fox, Chief Executive Officer of the US Water Alliance. A national non-profit, the Alli...

Earning the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) proves you have what it takes to effectively design, implement and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program. With a CISSP, you validate your expertise and become an (ISC)² member, unlocking a broad array of exclusive resources, educational tools, and peer-to-peer networking opportunities. Who Should Attend: This course is intended for experienced IT security-relat...

ICND2 provides network administrators with the knowledge and skills needed to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot a small enterprise network. Key additions to this latest revision include: understanding of Quality of Service (QoS) elements and their applicability, how virtualized and cloud services will interact and impact enterprise networks, along with an overview of network programmability and the related controller types and tool...

Attend the 3rd annual SecureWorld Chicago cybersecurity conference and expo!Join your fellow security professionals for high-quality, affordable cybersecurity training and education. Attend featured keynote presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions—all while networking with local peers. Earn 6-12 CPE credits through 30+ educational elements, learning from nationally-recognized industry leaders. Visit the expo floor and disc...

Spring Greetings! NASA SEWP is hosting a FREE "SEWP Training and Industry Day" training event on June 12, 2019 at the Denver Marriott West. NASA SEWP TRAINING & INDUSTRY DAY: Where: Denver Marriott West 1717 Denver West Boulevard Golden, Colorado 80401 When: Wednesday, June 12 (8:00 am - 3:00 pm) Cost: FREE! Sessions and event details are outlined below: Two tracks will be offered in the morning: One for Federal Government and one for Indu...

Enhancing Data Analytics, Data Quality and Cybersecurity in Internal Controls and Risk Management Activities throughout the Federal Government: How to Make Your Agency’s Data Work for You and Meet Cross Agency Priority Goals The United States federal government is rich in data; from public safety to health to agriculture to housing, data is abundant. With widespread access to the internet, demand and availability of data both inside and...

Learn the best practices for Information Technology governance, management, security, control and auditing under COBIT and COSO 2013. This is a one-day CPE seminar designed to provide an understanding of an effective program for the creation of a system of internal control within Information Technology (IT). We use the COBIT framework as our basis for the control groups and assessment is under COSO 2013. It was created to allow organizations t...

Everyone wants a seamless customer experience and to get the information they need quickly, easily, and in the mode that works best for them. And the government agrees. In an effort to aid customer experience modernization, the White House released the “Delivering Government Solutions in the 21st Century, Reform Plan and Reorganization Recommendations” plan which outlines areas to be realigned to better serve constituents. How can...

The Adaptive Network is a new approach that expands on autonomous networking concepts to transform the static network into a dynamic, programmable environment driven by analytics and intelligence. IT modernization permits the federal government to lay the groundwork for technological advancement and innovation as well as improved efficiency and network strength, better user experience for employees and citizens, and increased reliability and s...