I'm pleased to invite you and your colleagues to attend SANS Network Security 2011. We will be at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on September 19-27. SANS will bring you the best in network security training, certification, and up-to-the-minute research on the most important topics in the industry today. Network Security - your annual networking opportunity!If you are new to SANS Network Security 2011, SANS offers a high-energy program, hands-on l...

About Event: This year’s theme, "Performance Measurement: Training, Teaching, and Action", highlights the importance of training and teaching of performance measurement applications in government and nonprofit organizations. The conference brings together leading practitioners and academics, showcasing best practices and effective performance measurement models. Conference Tracks include: Track 1: Bringing Experiential Learning to Teachi...

Third Alaskan & Northwest Native American Economic Development Conference Native Nation Events will be hosting its Third Alaskan & Northwest Native American Economic Development Conference in Anchorage, AK, September 22 -23, 2011. This two-day conference will bring together Tribal Leaders and industry professionals in an open but intimate educational forum. Some of the topics that will be discussed include the effects of the economic...

Native Nation Events will be hosting its Alaskan & Northwest Native American Economic Development Conference in Anchorage, AK, September 22 -23, 2011. This two-day conference will bring together Tribal Leaders and industry professionals in an open but intimate educational forum. Some of the topics that will be discussed include the effects of the economic downturn, important legislative updates, as well as exploring innovative financial an...

Achieve Complete Domain Awareness by Utilising the Most Effective Technologies and Platforms Welcome to Defence IQ's 9th Annual Maritime Reconnaissance and Surveillance Conference. MRS 2011 will allow delegates to: Hear how the Canadian Armed Forces, Indian Coast Guard, Philippines Armed Forces, South African Air Force, Turkish Navy and Italian Navy are looking to procure and upgrade reconnaissance assets in light of recent operations to impro...

Learn how experts mine data by attending The Modeling Agency's vendor-neutral and application-oriented predictive analytics and data mining courses. Participants will learn about predictive modeling strategy, best practices, capabilities, limitations, risks, rewards, methods, tools, techniques, applications, practice, and how to get started. Courses may be attended independently, or as a series. Since The Modeling Agency is not a tools vendor,...

As we embark on a new era of IT industry transformation, a critical question to ask is: Are we positioned for success across this increasingly competitive IT landscape? What will the world of technology look like in 3 years, 5 years, and beyond? Join us on September 22nd for predictions and insights as we explore the next wave of convergence and how clients and computing are being transformed by mobility and the cloud and vice versa. IDC's Tec...

With Federal agencies directed by OMB to have one cloud solution in place by December 2011 and up to three by June 2012, cloud-based services are now included in technology plans, and cloud-adoption within the federal government is moving forward. Those responsible for developing and implementing these solutions continue to struggle with understanding the variety of models available and choosing the best technologies, configurations, service a...

The Fort Detrick Business Development Office (FDBDO) offers a series of free webinars geared to educate novice and experienced contractors on various federal contracting issues such as marketing, capture management, insurance requirements, and proposal writing. The next webinar, “How to Speak the Proposal Language” is scheduled for September 22, 2011 from 12:30pm- 1:30pm eastern time. This course has three segments to help you impr...

25-Point Plan: What’s Next in IT Management Reform in 2012 In April, Federal Chief Information Officer Vivek Kundra gave an update on the 25-Point Plan to reform information technology. During that update, it was noted that seven objectives had already been delivered and all but two were on track including reducing duplicate data and consolidating data centers. As the new Federal Chief Information Officer takes over the top IT post, how...