Top leadership in the DoD has laid the foundations for an alternative acquisition system using other transactions (OTs) and related authorities. In the 2018 NDAA, Congress asked DoD to develop a preference for using these authorities for R&D, experimentation and prototyping. New Pentagon guidance strongly urges thinking about problems, potential solutions and win/win business arrangements using OTs. The stage is set, the light is green, th...

Discover actionable tools and breakthrough strategies to help you forge stronger employee engagement and drive culture change. Learn proven communication strategies that work, actionable tools and practical tips that you will be able to apply immediately. Gain an inside look at how: Marathon Petroleum Company built a communication strategy for their distributed workforce that achieved alignment, encouraged engagement, and drove business goals....

Cyber Security Training in San Francisco, CaliforniaAt SANS San Francisco Summer 2018 (August 26-31), strengthen your cyber security skillset with cutting-edge training taught by SANS unrivaled faculty. All SANS instructors are active security practitioners and expert teachers. Their passion for the topics they teach shines through, making the SANS classroom dynamic and effective. Each instructor brings a wealth of real-world experience to eve...

San Francisco CyberWeek will feature dozens of cybersecurity community events: for learning, networking, hacking, and improving cybersecurity. Sign up as an individual, bring your team or submit an application to host an event! Your complimentary, week-long pass will allow you to sign up for any number of community events taking place during San Francisco CyberWeek.

Information Security Training in San Francisco, CaliforniaAs the information security field continually evolves, success requires committing to a career of learning, from fundamentals to advanced techniques. To put you firmly on this learning path, join us at SANS San Francisco Spring 2018 (March 12-17), featuring industry leaders addressing today's greatest cyber threats.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your inform...

SANS is a passionate community of practicing information security professionals imparting actionable intel. Our courses are taught by real-world practitioners, and their practical expertise adds value to the training material. Please join us at SANS San Francisco Winter 2017 (Nov 27-Dec 2), and learn new aspects of information security you can apply immediately to defend your organization from cyber attackers. Take advantage of these opportuni...

WiSTEM Conference Awards is an annual initiative of the MKF hosted to establish, recognize, honor, and promote the outstanding contribution women make to the scientific and technological communities that improve and evolve our society. This has grown to become the largest global event for women in Science, Tech and Math, gathering an international audience of women technologists, scientists, mathematicians and achievers who are not only adding...

SANS' instructors are innovative thought leaders teaching constantly updated, practical security techniques. Join us at SANS San Francisco Fall 2017 (September 5-10), and learn how to out-think and out-maneuver cyber adversaries with cutting-edge cyber security tactics.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: Distinguish yourself as an information security leader by preparing for your GIAC Certification. Netw...

For three decades, thousands of federal HR, EEO, diversity, employee/labor relations and ADR practitioners have turned to FDR for unparalleled training and the unique opportunity to interact with government leaders and industry experts — at an unbeatable value!The FDR Advisory Board, composed of experienced practitioners, crafts each year’s program to ensure that the topics covered are timely, relevant and address the current issue...

SANS is bringing a mix of cybersecurity courses to the Bay Area for SANS San Francisco 2016, November 27-December 2. Enhance your skills by taking advantage of SANS IT security, pen testing, security management, and forensics training loaded with practical tools and cutting-edge information. San Francisco is a wonderful and diverse city offering excellent restaurants, great weather, and plenty of evening activities to give your brain a rest!So...