Current economic conditions make it imperative that government organizations partner in new ways to better leverage their technical infrastructure and improve public services. Failure to do so creates a missed opportunity that can no longer be afforded. From four states collaborating on a cloud based solution for GIS data to the eCityGov alliance which includes 39 municipalities, government organizations are re-thinking how they provide servic...

The purpose of the Annual Marine Corps Systems Command Small Business Opportunity Conference is to provide a forum to educate, guide, and assist businesses, specifically small business concerns, in supporting the warfighter through PEO-LS and MARCORSYSCOM requirements. This all day small business conference will give small businesses the opportunity to demonstrate their products and services to MCSC personnel through 6’ table top display...

If you couldn't make it to Vegas in September 2011, you're in luck. SANS presents SEC401: Security Essentials Bootcamp Style in Colorado Springs, Colorado,December 5-10. See below for course details, or visit(http://www.sans.org/colorado-springs-2011-cs-2). WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE SEC401? ** You will learn the language and underlying theory of computer security. ** If you're responsible for securing systems and/or organizations, you will get the e...

The General Services Administration (GSA) is pleased to invite well established businesses to participate in our exciting new initiative - the Business Breakthrough Program. Business Breakthrough will offer businesses a robust workshop agenda full of up-to-date information on how to successfully navigate Federal contracting. Representatives from GSA, Industry and other Federal agencies will provide information and guidance including real-worl...

Network with Peers and Share Your Experiences The continuous threat hurricanes and other natural disasters pose for the Houston area require emergency management officials to constantly update plans and collaborate on best practices. As a Tier 1 UASI region, there is a heightened need to improve the city’s capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist incidents. This is truly a must attend event for all res...

AGENDA Registration Begins at 6:45am Breakfast Served at 7:00am Welcome and Introductions 7:30am Guest Speaker Remarks by Dr. Gerald Parker Closing Remarks Event Concludes 8:30am Dr. Gerald W. Parker serves as the Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Chemical and Biological Defense. In this role, Dr. Parker is responsible for Chemical and Biological Defense Program oversight throughout the Department of Defense and integration with...

SANS WhatWorks in Incident Detection and Log Management Summit 2011The Incident Detection and Log Management Summit will offer two full days of content in a single track, consisting of expert keynotes, professional briefings and dynamic panels. It will concentrate on network-centric and host-centric methods to detect intruders that work in the real world.We will also focus on which logging configurations capture the history of a hacker's activ...

401: Collaboration Skills for Environmental Professionals Why take this training? To work more effectively and efficiently, federal agencies and others recognize the need to develop collaboration competencies at all levels. This training facilitates staff in acquiring advanced skills in collaboration; multi-party negotiation; conflict prevention, management and resolution; meeting facilitation; and alternative dispute resolution. What will you...

The Future of your Protective Services Career is in your hands!We hear the same comments from the same groups. I am working Uniformed Security and there is no real money and no way to advance in the business. I am trained in Law Enforcement, I have a Military background and don't know how to break into Close Protection. Grab hold of your future. Advance your career. The choice is yours.Let us add to your existing knowledge and teach you to ent...

Network with Peers and Share Your Experiences Whether it's a catastrophic accident, a cycle of major hurricanes, or an act of terrorism, Miami officials cannot predict when or how disasters will strike. What we do know is that expanded regional collaboration and response capabilities will be critical to the public’s safety. Sharing information and lessons learned is imperative for Miami’s all-hazards planning. This is truly a must...