Students will learn the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. They will use a variety of methodologies by evaluating single or multiple buildings and critical infrastructure nodes. This workshop is very “hands-on” with numerous field exercises assessing lighting, electric systems, drinking water, perimeter. A total of 5 different methdologies will be used by the attendees. They will be able to write a compr...

You are invited to start your training for 2016 by attending our new event in the SANS training lineup, SANS Las Vegas 2016, where SANS will provide outstanding courses in IT security, forensics, and security management, and ICS/SCADA presented by the best cybersecurity teachers in the country. At SANS events you get the kind of hands-on, immersion training that you can put to work immediately.Visit our Schedule page for complete course descri...

The ATARC Federal Cloud Computing Summit will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center in Washington, D.C. This educational one-day symposium will feature cloud computing subject matter experts from the Federal government and academia participating on panels. (Cloud Summit Agenda) The MITRE-ATARC Cloud Symposium will discuss and white-board various cloud "challenge areas” and produce a White Paper...

Overview: Many Federal agencies are now utilizing Agile methods such as Scrum to manage their software development efforts. The goal for most of them is to reduce risk and accelerate system delivery to their end users. By using Scrum with the development team they have achieved part of their goal. But major risks and speedbumps still exist after the software is developed. These are encountered during deployment by the operations groups and ar...

Cloud Computing and FedRAMP are now indistinguishable. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. FedRAMP is celebrating its three anniversary since IOC with more than thirty-six JAB or Agency approved cloud services, with more than forty more in process. This...

Understand the ins and outs of New Jersey's open meetings and open public records and how they can affect you. Uncertain how the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and The Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) apply to you? This topic will assist attendees in understanding the impact of the OPRA and OPMA requirements in New Jersey. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of OPRA and OPMA....

Understand public records and open meetings law in Idaho so you can stay compliant and use them to your advantage. The public continues to call for transparency in local government. Technology has also made it easier for government entities to share and disclosure information. This topic will take attendees through recent updates to Idaho's statutes and procedures with respect to Public Records and Open Meetings. Come away with a better unders...

🏫 🎓 📚 RECORDS MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY Presents 📚 🎓 🏫 FREE WEBINAR: Records Management’s Role in the Information Lifecycle Management Paradigm Tuesday December 22, 2pm ET / 11am PTFREE and Pre-Approved for 1 CRM Credit Hour This session is part of the Fall semester of Records Management University. Registering will sign you up for all classes, but you are free to attend just one, some, or all...

Be prepared for specific numeric requirements in storm water permits. For more than two decades, storm water dischargers have complied with permits that impose vague general requirements for implementing best management practices (BMPs). Recently, there has been pressure to include numeric requirements in storm water permits. Numeric requirements would make it easier for agencies and environmental groups to identify which dischargers are viola...

You are invited to attend SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2015 (CDI), SANS is the one educational organization known for developing the cybersecurity skills most in need right now. SANS Cyber Defense Initiative 2015 will feature courses in IT security, security management, IT audit, penetration testing, and computer forensics, including short courses that can be taken with a long course to enhance your training. Every course, evening talk, and s...