FEDCOCKTAIL Network was created to provide a forum for businesses and professionals engaged in providing goods and services to federal, state, and local county/municipalities. This forum allows attendees to spot teaming opportunities, meet with others who are engaged in similar practice and exchange core capabilities as attendees collaborate about their secrets to success. FedCocktail allows mingling in a non-business atmosphere, while expandi...

Partnering in IT to Protect the Homeland The Department of Homeland Security is one of government’s largest purchasers of information technology, with $6.8 billion in its fiscal 2018 budget. With $100 million in appropriations from the Modernizing Government Technology Act expected to be distributed later this year, DHS, like all departments, is eager to spend more on IT modernization. DHS’s IT demands are vast and vary widely betw...

ABOUT FEDCOCKTAILBusiness Networking in Social Setting FEDCOCKTAIL was created to provide a forum for businesses and professionals engaged in providing goods and services to federal, state, and local county/municipalities. This forum allows attendees to spot teaming opportunities, meet with others who are engaged in similar practice and exchange core capabilities as attendees collaborate about their secrets to success. FedCocktail allows ming...

Information Security Training in McLean, VirginiaCyber attackers are targeting you. Do you have the skills needed to defeat them? At SANS Northern VA Spring - Tysons 2018 (March 19-24), you will learn the tools and techniques required to protect your organization’s assets. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best instructors in the industry.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training:- Eight infor...

What do IT pros and the Justice League have in common?They love technology and loathe bad guys. Join Force 3 and Cisco as we unite for an afternoon of superheroes, cinema and cybersecurity. After a brief overview of Cisco Stealthwatch, stick around for the premiere of “Justice League,” starring Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jeremy Irons and more. In a world where threats never stop and hackers never sleep, who will protect your network?...

At SANS Tysons Corner Fall 2017 (October 14-21), get top-notch training from the best IT security instructors in the industry. Learn effective, actionable cyber security techniques crucial to combating today's cyber threats.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training:- Choose from 10 information security courses taught by real-world practitioners- Accelerate your career with hands-on, immersion-style training- At...

Discovery & Innovation in Government IT Join us this Thursday — October 19th at the Hilton McLean, Tysons Corner for the GCN dig IT Awards and celebrate with us as we announce the winners of dig IT categories and recognize their outstanding achievements. Meet all the dig IT Award finalists, WT Industry Innovators Finalists, and Rising Stars, connect with newcomers, enjoy dinner with friends, and strengthen client relationships as we...

Q4 Spending Spree Success (and Beyond!) The fourth quarter spending spree is a recognized fact of life in the government contracting market. Customers need to buy and buy fast as the fiscal hustles to its end but how and what they are buying is evolving. The strategies and assumptions you used just a few years ago won’t bring you the same success today. In this morning event, you’ll hear from government and industry experts as they...

Now more than ever, it is important to understand precisely how the government buys. More vendors are competing for fewer dollars. It’s hard to win if you don’t know the latest rules and the many process steps. This premier learning experience will help you chart a course from opportunity through contract action. In this two-day course, you will learn the actionable tools and techniques to find funded opportunities, position your c...

Join us for this FREE morning event at the Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner where defense contractors, systems integrators and members of the Defense Industrial Base will gather to hear insights into technologies and strategies that can help deliver secure commercial cloud solutions. Learn how to exceed customer’s cloud security requirements and get a competitive edge in this growing market. Defense organizations are looking for business part...