What You Will Learn Understand and use cloud computing terminology Understand business impact associated with the use of cloud computing Use multiple cloud delivery and deployment models Evaluate and analyze multiple architectural options Utilize cloud computing design patterns Understand and mitigate security, privacy and confidentiality concerns Understand cloud computing strategic benefits and potential risks Why You Should Attend Understa...

Workshop Description Please join your government colleagues for an educational event that will explore Certification and Accreditation (To be called Risk Management Framework) from current best practices through integration into the overall Security Program. Whether you are required to certify and accredit your systems under FISMA or DITSCAP, the information you will learn can be immediately applied within your environment. You will hear from...

What You Will Learn: What place-based budgeting means and how to approach it The goals of this new policy OMB's expectations of your agency How you can use existing GIS technology to facilitate compliance The advantages of a place-based approach Why You Should Attend: Learn the facts about place-based budgeting guidance and the underlying reasons for the new policy Gain practical knowledge from executives who are experienced in place-based th...

Mobile device platorms are becoming increasingly important in government as content delivery systems and crisis communication tools. Mobile devises offer the chance to tackle issues of the digital divide as well as to extend the reach of content delivery and engagement to an increasinlgy mobile population. The government is increasing its use of mobile integrated content delivery for information dissemination, public engagement, internal colla...

Please join your government colleagues for an educational event that will explore Certification and Accreditation from current best practices through integration into the overall Security Program. Whether you are required to certify and accredit your systems under FISMA or DITSCAP, the information you will learn can be immediately applied within your environment. You will hear from government and industry leaders who are involved in the Certif...

As federal agencies are implementing internal control programs in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 a new trend is emerging that focuses on assessing the risk associated with key internal controls to focus testing on processes that present the greatest risk. With limited resources federal agencies are focused on administering internal control programs that are efficient and effective, avoid duplication and minimize the burden on staff. This w...

Practical Training for Civilian & DoD Agencies: Information which will help you meet OPM and OMB requirements regarding the President's HR priorities. This one-day workshop will focus on the June 2009 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo to agency heads describing the President's goals for reforming the federal hiring process and the performance management system.

The 2009 Government Open Source Conference DC will provide a forum to explore both the business case and real-world applications for open technology to deliver the next generation of government services. Policy issues and economic drivers for IT invesment will be addressed. Attendees will hear from industry experts and their peers. Extensive networking opportunities for CIO & IT directors, management, planning, legal staff.