Research shows that when user accounts run with administrator rights, there are higher costs for IT due to the end users’ ability to modify system settings and install unapproved software. There is also serious security risk when end users have administrative accounts that can result in serious financial and operation risk. Simply removing users from the administrators group incurs the similar costs in supporting end users requests. Ther...

Communicate, Collaborate and Demonstrate Anytime, Anywhere Using Your Mobile Device Defense Connect Online, the DoD's preferred collaboration program for meetings, training sessions, and telework, is now available on your mobile device. The ability to effectively collaborate at a moment’s notice is a game changer for DCO Connect. Whether you are teleworking, travelling or supporting a disaster recovery effort, being connected to your tea...

Platts 3rd Annual Small Modular Reactors is the leading event for discussion of the outlook for new small to medium sized reactors. As the nuclear industry continues to expand worldwide, the potential for small reactors is enormous. The Platts conference goes beyond the headlines and the press releases to introduce the latest thinking, and the current plans, for small modular reactors. Understand the potential market in the US and internationa...

Developed by Human Capital Media, publishers of Chief Learning Officer, Talent Management and Diversity Executive magazines, Talent Strategies D.C. will be the first conference of its kind to bring together key human capital constituencies within various government agencies, branches of the military and leading private organizations, to explore the intersection between public and private industry human capital practice.This event will delve in...

The GITEC Summit is the 2012 “must attend” conference for any government agency responsible for either delivering Shared IT Services or using Shared IT Services. If you are an IT leader in the government, industry or academia, the Summit is the premier forum to share ideas, challenges and solutions surrounding the development, implementation, management and use of information technology for mission critical functions. Conference Fo...

TechRepublic On Demand Webcast: Top Considerations for Effective Managed Security Recorded Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012Sponsored by: AT&T Tune-in to hear the replay of this interactive discussion on cybersecurity considerations for federal agencies. When it comes to your organization’s information and infrastructure, protection is priority one. But when it comes to cyber security strategies, one solution does not fit all organi...

SAVE THE DATE 2012 Symposium & Reunion MCAA 2012 Gaylord National Hotel Oxon Hill, MD 16-19 May 2012 Gaylord National Hotel (For information only. You cannot book a room for the MCAA rate at this site.) Room Reservations National Harbor Washington, DC Marine Aviation Centennial

Join us for IT security training during SANS Toronto 2012, May 14-19, 2012. SANS is bringing 5 courses to Toronto in IT security; hacker techniques; web app pen testing; and wireless hacking, pen testing, and defense, as well as our CISSP Cert prep course. The attacks continue, and the need has never been greater to be up to date and on top of your defensive skills. Why not take advantage of this high-quality, hands-on, immersion security trai...

We are pleased to bring SANS' most sought-after Information Security course to Indonesia this 14-19 May at SANS Secure Indonesia 2012.SEC 401 SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style (GIAC Certification: GSEC)Security Essentials is designed to give anyone interested in network security the skills required to be an effective player in this space. This in-depth, comprehensive course provides the essential, up-to-the- minute knowledge and skills r...

May 8, 2012 On behalf of the Cross-Sector Supply Chain Workgroup: With the release of the President’s National Strategy for Global Supply Chain Security (the Strategy) in January 2012, the Department of Homeland Security and the Cross-Sector Supply Chain Workgroup (CSSCWG) are reaching out to state and local governments, and industry, on a regional level to conduct meetings to discuss the Strategy and a path forward for its implementatio...