The summit provides risk and compliance executives a venue to share ideas, learn from peers and evolve existing methodologies that have been created to support the people, process and technologies of their organizations. The GRC Summit is an intimate gathering that focuses on educating today’s leaders on the significance of the GRC methodology. In it’s 6th installment The 2012 Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Summit will...

SANS' Training Program for the new CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner Certification is designed to prepare you to pass the CASP (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) exam. The CASP exam is an advanced hands-on vendor-neutral exam. In addition to multiple choice questions, the exam tests hand-on knowledge via simulation questions. The simulations may feature the use of command-line encryption tools, applying firewall ACLs, placing secure...

ITAR for Beginners Are you just beginning to export military items, technology or related services? Are you working on government contracts that are funded by the Department of Defense and cover military technology or services? Or, did your customer inform you that your company must comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)? Many exporters and non-exporters alike are subject to the ITAR but are not clear on their obligat...

Export Expo Join us for the most comprehensive export event of the year that brings together export resources, training and information – all under one roof! The Massachusetts Export Center’s Export Expo provides a forum for exporters to connect with the wide variety of export resources available in Massachusetts while learning about issues that impact their day-to-day export operations. Exhibitors will include law firms, banks, fr...

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Public Reporting and Cost Transparency will convene industry experts and thought leaders from both health plan and provider organizations who will present innovative methodologies for publicly reporting both cost and quality data. This unique forum will facilitate the movement towards information transparency and will illustrate the tactics and strategies needed to adopt transparent practices in communic...

Agenda Thursday, October 13 8:00 am Registration and Morning Refreshments 9:00 am Opening Remarks John Letchford, Chief Information Officer, Commonwealth of Massachusetts 9:15 am Opening Keynote Open Roads Open Minds: An Exploration of Creative Problem Solving Steve Uzzell, Renowned Photographer Steve Uzzell is a veteran National Geographic photographer and one of the nation's leading corporate photographers. Steve's award-winning approach to...

Join Deltek and TechAmerica for a State and Local Executive Breakfast featuring the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ top technology leaders. This breakfast is an opportunity for technology vendors to network with peers and interact with state and local executives. Featuring key technology leaders from city, state and education departments of Massachusetts, the event includes presentations from: John Letchford - Newly Appointed! Chief Info...

SANS will be back in Boston, MA with an exceptional information security training lineup this August. Why not get your management, security, and forensics training at SANS Boston 2011 on August 8-15? We are bringing our top courses and best instructors to make this the perfect training event for you! Register before June 29 and save $400.SANS Boston 2011 Features These Top-rated Courses:* SEC401: SANS Security Essentials Bootcamp Style* with E...

Network with Peers and Share Your Experiences Whether it's a catastrophic accident, severe blizzard, or act of terror, Boston cannot predict when or how disasters will strike. What we do know is that effective disaster preparedness and emergency management requires expanded collaboration and response capabilities with all stakeholders. This is truly a must attend event for all those responsible for the safety and well-being of the public. You...

Enterprise 2.0 Conference is about creating the social enterprise. Technology isn't just IT anymore – it's the tools that bring together customers, employees and suppliers to create more agile, intelligent and productive businesses. It's the largest gathering for people looking to leverage 2.0 technologies to connect teams and harness collective intelligence and provides visionary keynotes, informative sessions, case studies and an Expo...