Audit Reports can significantly lose their effectiveness if not written professionally with a purpose. Communication for the auditor is a fine art and, once perfected, can take on more importance than the audit itself. One of the primary responsibilities of the internal audit function is to communicate how an organization needs to change its behavior. Persuasive communication is thus an essential skill for all auditors. Each internal audit act...

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...

This is an Interactive seminar focused on application and benefit of two-dimensional flow capabilities of HEC-RAS, specific to the dam safety industry. The course will maintain a balance between both lecture-style presentations on model theory and hands-on workshop sessions for examples of model applications. Topics will include applications and benefits of HEC-RAS 2D modeling; RAS Mapper and terrain preparation; running 2D models including da...

This one-day intensive, geared toward public sector employees, highlights essential skills for mediators of all levels. Designed to bridge the gap between a theoretical framework for mediation and the realities of mediation practice, this course harnesses the educational value of improvisation, drills, and repetition to hone skills. Emphasis is placed upon topics such as strategic questioning methods including t-funneling and directional quest...

The CyberMaryland Conference is an annual two-day event presented jointly by The National Cyber Security Hall of Fame and Federal Business Council (FBC) in conjunction with academia, government and private industry organizations. The theme, “State of Cyber,” captures the event’s intent to provide unparalleled information sharing and networking opportunities for development of cyber assets on both the human and technological s...

Cyber Security Training in Baltimore, MarylandJoin us for SANS Baltimore Fall 2018 (September 10-15), and learn vital skills to protect your organization from the latest cyber-attacks. SANS helps you stay ahead of the curve by providing unique, hands-on immersion training you can implement the day you return to work.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training:- Distinguish yourself as an information security lead...

The Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) is an open forum for the exchange of operational and technical information on small boats and craft between Government agencies and the maritime community. Information on new technologies and new product offerings as well as information on Army and Navy service craft, Navy and Coast Guard patrol boats, Navy and USMC expeditionary craft, and Naval Special Warfare craft are highlighted in chaired technica...

Cyber operations are a challenging mission for the U.S. Defense Department and government community that builds, operates and defends networks. Cyber leaders and warriors must continually evolve to adapt to future innovations and develop and leverage cutting-edge tools and technologies. Participants will discuss requirements and solutions to ensure that the networks within DoD are adaptive, resilient and effective across a range of uses and ag...

This course is a three-day introduction of HEC-RAS and a one-day introduction to HEC-RAS 2D, with applications to dam safety. The three-day introduction course provides hands on opportunity to use the program and resolve specific questions. The objective of this course is to review the principles of open channel hydraulics as they relate to the natural stream environment with application to dam safety. Both steady and unsteady flow modeling wi...

Join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) in Baltimore, MD, as they co-sponsor the 3rd Annual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium. The Symposium provides stakeholders with the opportunity to talk face-to-face with a cross-section of government and industry representatives about regulations, research, and other initiatives to integrate UAS into the National Ai...