Improvised Explosive Devices remain the largest threat to our troopers as we expand into areas that previously served as insurgent sanctuaries. General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan The threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) is the greatest threat facing American and NATO Forces today. Reports have shown that between 70-80% of troop casualties are caused by IEDs and that 2010 has been the deadliest year f...

Welcome to the world's largest gathering of net-centric thinkers and operators! IDGA's NCW is the world’s largest and most respected event focused on network enabled operations, and the premier forum for the exchange of plans and best practices on net-centric innovation. Attendees get information on the latest operational experiences and the most groundbreaking and significant government and industry initiatives to date, as well as insig...

SANS is proud to be back in the "Big Easy" for SANS Security East 2011 on January 20-27. Start the year off right with our top-rated instructors and outstanding course offerings. Now is the time to improve your information security skills and let the good times roll! The following line up of courses will bring you the best security training ever! Don't miss our bonus evening presentations where we'll share the latest threats as well as newest...

Join INPUT for a Federal Executive Breakfast featuring Henry Sienkiewicz, chief information officer, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), a Department of Defense combat support agency, to learn about DISA’s FY 2011 technology infrastructure plans and initiatives. Mr. Sienkiewicz is responsible for the department’s Information Technology (IT) investments and ensures that the development and acquisition of IT systems are inter...

This course will provide tangible metrics to support your federal business development decisions, whether you're selecting opportunities to pursue, partners to team with or internal champions to represent you at the prospect site. The objective of this training is to build your confidence going forward so you'll apply these techniques to improve your competitive position. You'll develop metrics to help you predict success, improve planning, en...

Upgrade your career in 2011! Bring many resumes and interview for the many opportunities available in cyber security, information technology, engineering, aerospace, telecom, project management, intelligence, operations, homeland security, research & more at TECHEXPO Top Secret's first events of the year! Wednesday, January 26 • 10am - 3pm DoubleTree Colorado Springs 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Pre-Regist...

All projections indicate federal agencies will be awash in increasing amounts of data with greater need to run analytics across the data while ensuring it is indexed, stored, and retrievable for future use. Join us for the Government Big Data Forum on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C. to hear from a group of experts as they outline the steps federal agencies should take to rapidly make sense of...

What's new in HP Quality Center and HP ALM 11.0 In today’s digitally-powered world, applications are critical to every organizational outcome. As a result, universities cannot afford to deliver poor-quality applications. Join us for this complimentary webcast where you will learn about the new 11.0 release of HP Quality Center, the industry-standard platform for application requirements, test, and defect management. With the new release,...

A GSA Schedule contract is one of the most widely used procurement vehicles by the federal government. If constructed and negotiated properly, it will be a powerful and efficient sales tool that gives you access and visibility to the entire federal market and in some instances state and local governments. Join Winvale and examine the benefits of holding a GSA Schedule contract, the process of submitting and negotiating a quality offer that wi...

Navies’ globally are experiencing ever competing demands for resources. Maintaining and enhancing Mine Counter Measures (MCM) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and naval Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, where possible, is increasingly important to ensure operational security and freedom for naval forces. With the proliferation of quieter, smaller submarines able to operate out of the blue and into littoral wa...