Seminar Information This class is for Importers, Exporters & FTA determination. The classification and valuation of goods are major decisions! This is critical information not only for duty purposes, but also to determine whether goods are subject to quotas, restraints, embargoes or other restrictions. Registration includes a copy of the "Doing Your Duty- Product Classification According to the HTSUS" reference book. Classes Earn NCBFAA cr...

Who should attend: CFOs, Directors, Managers in functional areas of Contract Administration, Accounting, Finance, Compliance and Consulting. Any organization who are required to submit their incurred costs to the Federal Government What you will learn: Government contractors subject to an Allowable Cost and Payment contract clause must submit an adequate incurred cost proposal together with supporting data for each fiscal year within six month...

Effective, actionable cybersecurity techniques are crucial to combat today's cyber threats. At SANS Los Angeles - Long Beach 2017 (July 10-15), get hands-on, cutting edge training from the best cybersecurity teachers in the country.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: Distinguish yourself as an information security leader by preparing for your GIAC Certification. NEW course: MGT517: Managing Security Oper...

Today’s state and local government agencies struggle to maintain the delicate balance between the growing demand for technology services and tightening budget restraints. Whether the challenge is in the area of digital forensics, online services, disaster recovery or more, the data and demands keep growing and becoming more complex by the day. This roundtable discussion will consist of an open dialogue between peers from the California p...

Federal agencies today face mandates to modernize their technology infrastructure to improve security and agility; re-capture costs now spent on maintaining aging IT systems; and comply with executive orders without disrupting ongoing initiatives. This briefing will explore how government agencies can best achieve their mission through network modernization. We'll Discuss: Acquisition changes that will future-proof government’s technolog...

Learn how to plan and execute a program to assess and address aging water distribution infrastructure. This topic will provide you with useful information for dealing with an aging water infrastructure. The water problems in Flint, Michigan brought national attention to problems caused by aging water pipes. Agencies are discovering that water engineering design is a specialty field. Most civil engineers learn highway and traffic engineering as...

Don't scramble when the time comes - do you know if police body camera footage is subject to the Freedom of Information Act? The use of video surveillance has dramatically increased in the past few years, both in frequency of its use and the types of technology available.These videos are at the center of public debate and dispute in high profile police investigations, and a large component is the determination of whether to release these video...

Don’t wait for an annual review or year-end report to hear about the state of the federal contracting market. Learn all about the most current pressing issues at the upcoming Mid-Year Update! As a follow up to our popular Annual Review event, the Mid-Year Update on Hot Issues in Federal Contracting provides everything you need to stay current on the developments that have come out over the first half of the year in the ever-changing fiel...

The word cybersecurity is thrown around, used and abused to scare people into buying more technology and tools. Yet the most important element of cybersecurity is the leadership of people and creating a culture that supports protecting your business. A study done by IBM noted that 95% of successful cyber-attacks came down to people. This session helps you understand how to structure your basic digital strategy to begin to implement a strong cy...

(DBT) Using Building Design to Hinder Acts of Terrorism – Based on the assumption that preventive measures must be in place to be effective, students learn 25 mitigation strategies that when successfully applied reduce the impact of terrorist attack. We examine the current state of terrorism in the United States, its evolving nature and the future use of weapons of mass destruction. A variety of options are explored for addressing the mo...