cf.Objective() is an annual programming conference originally hosted in Minneapolis, MN, with content geared toward mid-to-advanced-level developers. The conference is focused primarily on ColdFusion/CFML, but has grown with its audience over the years and now features talks on JavaScript - with a dedicated conference track affectionately known as js.Objective(), Java, Git, Groovy, the JVM, SQL, NoSQL and other related technologies as well. Th...

The goal for this course is to provide an understanding of cybersecurity leadership focused on people and not just technology and policy. It will give you an overview of frameworks to support your risk management activities. It is highly useful to any organizational executive, or leader seeking an understanding of building cybersecurity cultures and governance The word cybersecurity is thrown around, used and abused to scare people into buying...

The word cybersecurity is thrown around, used and abused to scare people into buying more technology and tools. Yet the most important element of cybersecurity is the leadership of people and creating a culture that supports protecting your business. A study done by IBM noted that 95% of successful cyber-attacks came down to people. This session helps you understand how to structure your basic digital strategy to begin to implement a strong cy...

Overview Under the leadership of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau the rules change significantly in 2017, 2018, and for large institutions again in 2020. There will be changes reducing the number of financial institutions must report, the types of loans subject to reporting, the data which will have to be reported, and the methods and IT reporting requirements. Why Should You Attend Everyone in the value chain of making mortgage decisi...

Overview -- Attendees will: Understand the way accounting “rules” are made by the FASB in the private sector Focus on recent accounting trends that emphasize: Balance sheet over income statement Current values over historical costs Full disclosure over detailed schedules Focus on the general principles underlining GAAP “rules” Appreciate unique peculiarities of bank accounting Comprehend the intricacies of bank financia...

Rare is the employer who hasn’t encountered a thorny employee leave issue. Many employers assume that an employee who isn’t eligible for FMLA leave does not have job protection. But the FMLA is not the only federal law that could provide employees job-protected leave. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) require employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qua...

Cisco Live Las Vegas is the destination for the education and inspiration you need to thrive in the world of digital business. Join thousands of technology innovators for a transformational experience that includes today’s IT visionary thought leaders, more than 1,000 education sessions, Cisco’s top partners, and numerous opportunities to build the connections that will fuel your personal and professional growth. Why Attend? We liv...

In this webinar, I will discuss the importance of being ready for a Notice of Inspection (NOI) - also referred to as audit by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), what happens when an ICE audit occurs, and an employer’s potential liability for I-9 errors discovered by ICE in the audit. The webinar will discuss the need for preventive maintenance – an employer performing an internal I-9 audit - which should discover many of th...

This construction project management training discusses the genesis of RFIs and their development and discusses the impact of RFIs on construction projects, drawing upon data provided by ACONEX and other studies to assess how RFIs and the RFI processes impact both small large scale construction projects. It will also address the abuse of the RFI process examining how some contractors misuse RFIs to increase profitability, a practice that has b...

The goal for this course is to provide an understanding of cybersecurity leadership focused on people and not just technology and policy. It will give you an overview of frameworks to support your risk management activities. It is highly useful to any organizational executive, or leader seeking an understanding of building cybersecurity cultures and governance The word cybersecurity is thrown around, used and abused to scare people into buying...