Today’s technologies offer government agencies numerous ways to cut operating costs, improve service delivery, strengthen national security, and enhance mission performance. Government’s increased reliance on technology has expanded the attack potential. By every measure, attacks on government systems are growing in sophistication and numbers. At the same time, IT systems are growing more complex — and more difficult to defen...

This training course defines and describes small business in the federal marketplace and how socioeconomic goals can be achieved using the GSA Schedules program. Learn the rules for set asides and how to best ensure small business participation following rules established in FAR Subpart 8.4. Two (2) CLP credits. As a busy acquisition workforce professional, you need best-value solutions that save time, and leave more budget for your agency...

Learn about the updates on eminent domain and understand how it affects your clients and your practice. This topic will provide updates and analysis on eminent domain topics relevant to business owners, property owners, public agencies and their attorneys. We will discuss legislation at the Federal and state levels -- such as the use of alternative project delivery methods -- that has impacted the acquisition of private property for public use...

This course equips the student with an overview of the system Authorization and Assessment process (also known as A&A) and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD IT and National Security Systems (NSS). This course reviews, at an in-depth level, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, Rev 4, DoDI 8510.01, DODI 8500.1, CNSS 1253, and other crucial directives that govern this process. In addition to the classroom instruction, the student will al...

In this course you will learn about the fundamental cost accounting principles imposed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 31 on commercial organizations, and will follow an example of how a DCAA compliant accounting system should be set up. Course content includes: Checklist used by DCAA in conducting Accounting System Reviews Setting up a Chart of Accounts to segregate Direct, Indirect and Unallowable Costs Job Cost Accounting I...

SEMINAR SERIES in Miami FL DECEMBER 2016 EAR Export Controls / ITAR Defense Trade Controls Seminar Series at the Doubletree Ocean Point Resort & Spa 17375 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33160 REGISTER NOW DOWNLOAD SEMINAR BROCHURE EAR & OFAC Controls SEMINAR SEMINAR AGENDA ECoP® EAR renewal credits = 4 DEC 5-6, 2016 USD $1175 ITAR Controls SEMINAR SEMINAR AGENDA ECoP® ITAR renewal credits = 4 DEC 7-8, 2016 USD $1175 BOTH SEMIN...

Get up to speed on the most significant Wisconsin employment law and labor issues. Steadily increasing is the number of EEOC charges being filed against employers where the employee claims retaliation because of engaging in protected activities. For the EEOC's 2015 fiscal year, out of the 89,385 claims filed with the agency, 44.5% of the claims were for retaliation. And that number is more than any other single category of claims. Even the cou...

Don’t miss the 2016 AMSUS Annual Federal Health Continuing Education Meeting at National Harbor, MD, 29 November – 2 December, with pre-conference sessions on 28 November. This four-day event provides a platform for shared accomplishments and strategies for the future of Federal Healthcare and enhancement of inter-professional collaborative practices. Key topics of the Meeting will be: The future of federal health Public-private se...

The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. It is always held near the beginning of December in Orlando, Florida, USA, and it consists of peer-reviewed paper presentations, tutorials, special events, professional workshops, a commercial exhibit hall, a serious games competition, and STEM events for teachers and secondary students. I/ITSE...

SANS is bringing a mix of cybersecurity courses to the Bay Area for SANS San Francisco 2016, November 27-December 2. Enhance your skills by taking advantage of SANS IT security, pen testing, security management, and forensics training loaded with practical tools and cutting-edge information. San Francisco is a wonderful and diverse city offering excellent restaurants, great weather, and plenty of evening activities to give your brain a rest!So...