The Cybersecurity Workforce: Preparing Agencies for Advancing ThreatsTuesday, December 13, 2011 2:00 PM EST The federal government needs thousands of additional cybersecurity specialists to secure American networks, by some estimates. How is your agency contributing? Amidst dwindling resources, agencies are bracing for increasingly complex, constantly evolving cyber threats. But a human capital crisis is emerging. Federal agencies have started...

Visual Studio Live! is five days of practical, Microsoft-supported training for developers to help solve your tough .NET development challenges. You'll find how-to advice and the tips and tricks that you'll be ready to implement as soon as you get back to the office. Our expert faculty - including many Microsoft instructors - makes each session interactive, so you can discuss your particular development roadblocks and come away with actionabl...

Government Executive Media Group and the SANS Institute invite you to attend the complimentary event: CYBER SECURITY: A GLOBAL EFFORT Thursday, December 8, 2011 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Ronald Reagan Building • The Rotunda8th Floor (North Tower)1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Washington, DC As cyber threats globalize and resources tighten, collaborative solutions are critical. Since 2007, when it was the victim of the first full-fle...

Government Executive Media Group Invites You to Attend the Complimentary Leadership Briefing: E-HEALTH RECORDS: WHERE DEFENSE AND HEALTH CARE MEET Wednesday, December 7, 2011 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Crystal Gateway Marriott • Salon A & B1700 Jefferson Davis Highway • Arlington, VA 22202 The effort by the Defense Department, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services to create an integrated electronic health record system...

Government Executive’s Government Business Council invites you to be among the first to see new research findings in a complimentary webinar: Making the Most of It: Reutilizing and Disposing Federal Personal Property Tuesday, December 6, 2011 2:00 PM EST How often does your agency throw something away before asking if another agency could use it? Has your agency bought something new without exploring cost-efficient alternatives? Accordi...

Government Executive’s Government Business Council invites you to be among the first to see new research findings in a complimentary webinar: Making the Most of It: Reutilizing and Disposing Federal Personal Property Tuesday, December 6, 2011 2:00 PM EST How often does your agency throw something away before asking if another agency could use it? Has your agency bought something new without exploring cost-efficient alternatives? Accordin...

Joining Forces: Interagency Collaboration and “Smart Power” Monday, December 5, 2011 2:00 PM EST A single approach to addressing U.S. foreign policy has become a thing of the past. Emerging threats in national security require a coordination of government forces in diplomacy, defense and development. How effectively are agencies working together to address an increasingly complex global environment? Join The Government Business Co...

Click here to register. Performance & Management: THE EFFICIENCY IMPERATIVE >> The final Excellence in Government conference of 2011 will explore how the need for efficiency is driving agencies' work in setting goals, measuring performance and achieving results. Attend to hear about the impact of the current environment on federal operations and learn about the road ahead. November 17, 2011 6:30 am - 2:00 pm Registration 7:15 am - 8:...

GovSecWest 2011 eBrochure GovSec West is the conference and expo helping you secure the homeland. Taking a comprehensive approach to securing our nation, it addresses the need for protecting critical infrastructure from domestic and international terrorism, preparing for and responding to natural and accidental disasters, as well as building, maintaining and integrating comprehensive security architecture to protect against cybercrime, cyberte...

Do you need help understanding your 2012 federal healthcare options? As a federal manager, searching for the right health insurance can be confusing, but there are tools and strategies available to help you in the process. Just days before the start of open season, join government healthcare expert Walton Francis, author of the annual "CHECKBOOK's Guide to Health Plans for Federal Employees," as he explains the details of available insurance p...