OTA Seminar Description What is OTA - Other Transactional Authority? It is a legally binding instrument more like a commercial-sector contract between the government and industry. Synopsis of the Seminar: “OTAs are on the rise for two primary reasons: 1) their flexibility is well-suited to the less predictable, more accelerated process of innovative R&D, and 2) they are not subject to most standard acquisition laws and regulation fro...

Join us at the 2019 Cybersecurity Leadership Forum to learn how the best minds in government and tech are changing the paradigm when it comes to cybersecurity. Leaders from across government will share what is working today and what they are focused on next when it comes to protecting our nation, our citizens and our critical assets. You'll hear from experts representing a spectrum of cyber situations and risks, including CDM, data analytics,...

A Practical Approach to The Green Book Compliance The Green Book sets the standards for an effective internal control system for federal agencies, and is a crucial safeguard over public resources. State, local, and quasi-governmental entities, as well as not-for-profit organizations, may adopt the new Green Book standards as a framework for an internal control system. This one-day CPE seminar provides an overview of the principles-based Green...

Internal audits are an important requirement for effective corporate governance. The internal auditor is at the front line in evaluating management's internal control, assessing the accuracy of financial information, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Learn how to perform these important duties and comply with the professional auditing standards. "Internal Audit 101" is the perfect CPE course to provide an introduction to inter...

The Government Contract Management Symposium (GCMS) is held annually by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) in the Washington, DC metro area, providing training for contracting professionals in both government and industry. This year's event features a keynote address from former NSA director Keith Alexander, main stage discussions on acquisition team best practices and workforce professional development, 35 breakout sessions,...

To remain safe against growing threats, the military is developing a unified approach to securely communicate and collaborate. At this half-day training event, you'll join in discussions with experts from military and private sector and discover new technology being used to modernize communications infrastructure while providing additional security at Impact Level 5 (IL5). Attendees will walk away with a keen understanding of how to deliver vo...

Cybersecurity is the number one concern clients have as they migrate their workloads to the cloud. Optiv, the industry’s most trusted and reputable security solutions integrator and AWS have partnered together to address your cyber security concerns in public cloud. Learn best practices to elevate your security posture on AWS. In this workshop, you will learn how to: Architect your AWS environment with AWS security best practicesFulfill...

IT Everywhere: Technology's Role in Tomorrow's Military The Defense Department operates a vast and sometimes-disjointed IT ecosystem that is as complicated an enterprise as any that exists today. Throughout the department, IT teams manage operations by maintaining legacy systems alongside emerging technology. The common thread throughout is the desire for speed, insight, and security. The 2018 Defense Systems Summit brings together thought lea...

Cyber Security Training in Arlington, VAEffective, actionable cyber security techniques are crucial to combat today's cyber threats. At SANS Crystal City 2018 (June 18-23), get hands-on, cutting edge training from the best cyber security teachers in the country.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training:- Five information security courses taught by real-world practitioners- Two NEW courses: SEC555: SIEM with Tac...

The Human Capital Management for Government Training Series brings together key stakeholders from throughout the Federal and Defense HR Community to discuss best practices for managing human capital, improving efficiency & advancing innovation. Launched in 2006, the series of events has evolved into the meeting place for strategic-level policy makers and operational-level HR managers, and often serves as the catalyst for new initiatives. W...