SANS is bringing six information security courses to SANS Phoenix 2012. SANS hands-on curriculum is loaded with practical tools and cutting-edge information from our awesome instructor lineup - all top infosec industry experts. Now is the time to improve your skills with courses that are proven to provide knowledge that you can use the day you return to work. With the average temperature in the Arizona desert being 70 degrees in February, woul...

Network with Peers and Share Your Experiences Whether it's a catastrophic accident, devastating weather event, or act of terror, Phoenix cannot predict when and how disasters will strike. What we do know is that that expanded regional collaboration and response capabilities will be critical to the public’s safety. This is truly a must attend event for all those responsible for the safety and well-being of the public. You’ll leave w...

Session DescriptionsMayor’s Welcome Address:Mayor Phil Gordon, City of Phoenix, ArizonaKeynote: Re-Align Government Resources to Meet Citizen Expectations Reports show that citizens currently lack confidence in government due to cuts and adjustments that have occurred in many government programs. To gain citizen support and enthusiasm for government and public service, reform and better utilization of tax payer dollars must be executed t...

Agenda Wednesday, June 1 8:00 amRegistration and Morning Refreshments 9:00 amOpening Remarks Aaron Sandeen, Chief Information Officer and Director, Government Information Technology Agency, State of Arizona 9:30 amOpening 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 photographe...