The Aviation Week Network's Program Excellence Initiative was created in response to repeated concerns about the complexity and difficulty associated with managing and leading the aerospace and defense programs that make up the industry's work. The evaluation process for the awards includes identification of lessons learned and best practices. These will be presented in the Aviation Week Network Program Best Practices Symposium, and will cover...

The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) – Colorado Springs Chapter and FBC, Inc. will once again co-host the 7th Annual Cybersecurity Training & Technology Forum (CSTTF). CSTTF set to convene from Wednesday August 30th to Thursday, August 31st, 2017 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Colorado Springs, Colorado. This year’s theme will be “The Four Pillars of CSTTF: Cyber Resilience in Military/Government, Healthcare,...

(ECF) Access Control Concepts and Entry Control Facility Design – Similar to the Maintaining Control Workshop conducted by the US Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Traffic Engineering Agency, this class is intended for government, military and contractor SECURITY or ENGINEERING personnel involved in designing entry control facilities. The curriculum focuses on the design features required for the effective and efficient operation...

(DBT) Using Building Design to Hinder Acts of Terrorism – Based on the assumption that preventive measures must be in place to be effective, students learn 25 mitigation strategies that when successfully applied reduce the impact of terrorist attack. We examine the current state of terrorism in the United States, its evolving nature and the future use of weapons of mass destruction. A variety of options are explored for addressing the mo...

UFC – Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for DOD Buildings: This course is available to all Federal, State, local government and private sector SECURITY and ENGINEERING professionals. While the course focuses on securing DOD assets, the concepts learned are prudent and applicable in reducing criminal and terrorist threats to non-DOD buildings, as well. Contractors and consultants seeking construction contracts with the Department of Defense...

A variety of five qualitative and quantitative methodologies are discussed in detail during this three-day workshop. The “do’s & don’t” of report writing are covered. Field evaluations are conducted. Students will learn the differences between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. They will use a variety of methodologies by evaluating single or multiple buildings and critical infrastructure nodes. This worksho...

DESCRIPTION Internal conflicts can be detrimental to your company morale and business results. Having the skills to resolve internal conflicts effectively is one of the biggest challenges in today’s business world and is vital to success. Our Leading Through Conflict Leadership Lab provides practical strategies for interpersonal conflict resolution in the workplace and helps you change your attitude and behavior so you can minimize confl...

This course is available to all Federal, State, local government and private sector SECURITY and ENGINEERING professionals. While the course focuses on securing DOD assets, the concepts learned are prudent and applicable in reducing the criminal and terrorist threat to non-DOD buildings, as well. Contractors and consultants seeking construction contracts with the Department of Defense will attend this course. The course is designed to familiar...

Similar to the Maintaining Control Workshop conducted by the US Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Traffic Engineering Agency, this class is intended for government, military and contractor SECURITY or ENGINEERING personnel involved in designing entry control facilities. The curriculum focuses on the design features required for the effective and efficient operation of access control points at installation perimeters and controlled areas...

The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. It is always held near the beginning of December in Orlando, Florida, USA, and it consists of peer-reviewed paper presentations, tutorials, special events, professional workshops, a commercial exhibit hall, a serious games competition, and STEM events for teachers and secondary students. I/ITSE...