The FedRAMP deployment deadline is scheduled for June 5, 2014. The Federal Government will then require all cloud providers to have FedRAMP approval. If you miss the deadline there are new templates, new workgroups and new activities that should be part of your FedRAMP planning. This workshop will provide you an understanding the post June 5th FedRAMP cloud strategy and post deadline lessons learned for FedRAMP Security: What You Need to Know...

Mile high...mile deep, SANS IT security training!SANS returns to Denver, to the Mile High City, for SANS Rocky Mountain 2014, June 9-14! We're offering 5- and 6-day information security courses in IT security, security management, and computer forensics. Set yourself apart from others in the field by taking the training and certification that will prepare you to defend your organization. So, register today for SANS Rocky Mountain 2014 and get...

We are pleased to invite you to SANS Delhi 2014 for SANS world-class forensics and virtualization and cloud training in Gurgaon, India, 19-31 May. This event is scheduled so you can take both courses over two weeks. Our instructor for both courses is Paul A. Henry, SANS Senior Instructor.19-24 May:- NEW! - FOR585: Advanced Smartphone ForensicsIt is rare to conduct a digital forensic investigation that does not include a smartphone or mobile de...

Would reaching 10X as many stakeholders help you meet organizational goals? Do you know how to use everyday communications to attract more stakeholders? How can your communications engage stakeholders to take action – online or offline – to truly drive mission value for your organization? If these questions sound familiar, register to join your colleagues at our 2014 Digital Communications Tour in Washington D.C. Hear from private...

Cloud Computing and FedRAMP-Unwrapped is a one-day, in-depth,educational program for Government Executives, Managers, Program Managers and Staff & Industry Partners. This event is not a vender oriented conference, but a course that provides practical information for the Government and Industry on cloud security, the Federal Governments FedRAMP program and what agency leaders should be doing now. Potomac Forum is Authorized by ISC^2 to Awa...

Overview of the Workshop: Cloud Computing and FedRAMP-Unwrapped is a one-day, in-depth,educational program for Government Executives, Managers, Program Managers and Staff & Industry Partners. This event is not a vender oriented conference, but a course that provides practical information for the Government and Industry on cloud security, the Federal Governments FedRAMP program and what agency leaders should be doing now. Potomac Forum is A...

Government Cloud Brokerage: Who, What, When, Where, Why? Presented by FedInsider, WTOP, and Federal News Radio 1500 AM, this complimentary one-hour video training webinar will explore the Administration’s establishment of the Cloud First policy and how agencies are taking full advantage of cloud computing in order to maximize capacity utilization, improve IT flexibility and responsiveness, and minimize cost. As agencies seek to combine d...

Government Cloud Brokerage: Who, What, Where, When, Why? The Administration’s establishment of the Cloud First policy opens the door for agencies to take full advantage of cloud computing in order to maximize capacity utilization, improve IT flexibility and responsiveness, and minimize cost. As agencies seek to combine different cloud services or legacy systems, they need a seamless form of integration. The result is the exploration of C...

Defense and Government Cloud Computing Symposium - Advancing Efficiency, Agility, and Innovation in the Cloud Environment DSI’s Defense and Government Cloud Computing Symposium is designed as an educational and training “Town Hall” forum, where thought leaders and key policy-makers across military and civilian organizations can come together for actionable discussions and debate. The symposium’s overall theme will focus...

SDN is just coming into its own. While it eventually may have a significant impact on networking, for now Federal agencies need to maintain the extensive installed networks in use today. It is expected that Federal IT professionals will gradually transition to SDN, as it has the potential to reduce requirements for proprietary, hardware-dependent services and would allow agencies to take advantage of virtual capabilities that enable more simpl...