Ever wondered how the Department of Defense (DOD) goes about buying something from start to finish? The How Washington Works® training course gives those who attend the understanding and insights into the processes that guide DOD actions and decisions for the future. The two-day course is a fast-paced overview of the three principal DOD decision-making support systems and how they are used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and US...

Information security training in Washington, DC from SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training. At SANSFIRE 2017, SANS offers more than 45 hands-on, immersion-style security training courses taught by real-world practitioners. The site of SANSFIRE 2017 (July 22-29) is Washington Marriott Wardman Park. Event Schedule: One-Day Course: Begins on Sunday, July 23 Two-Day Courses: Begin on Saturday, July 22 Four-, Five-, and...

The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) invites you to Drones in the Federal Airspace and Internet of Things (IoT) Forum on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Renaissance Washington in Washington, DC.The theme, "Unleashing the Power of IoT and Drone Technology', will focus on how drones and IoT are currently being used in the federal arena and look to the endless possibilities that IoT and Drones can offer. The...

The Government Contractors Association's (GCA) mission is to educate, facilitate, and advocate for business owners seeking government contracts. Over $500 BILLION is awarded annually in government contracts and 23% of it is allocated towards small business owners. Are you ready to learn the steps to start winning contracts? Learning "governese" (the language of government contracting) to become a successful government contractor can take years...

cf.Objective() is an annual programming conference originally hosted in Minneapolis, MN, with content geared toward mid-to-advanced-level developers. The conference is focused primarily on ColdFusion/CFML, but has grown with its audience over the years and now features talks on JavaScript - with a dedicated conference track affectionately known as js.Objective(), Java, Git, Groovy, the JVM, SQL, NoSQL and other related technologies as well. Th...

We are excited to bring our Training Bootcamp series back to the D.C. area for two days of intense CommandBox CFML training this July 2017. Do you want to transform your procedural/legacy CFML to modern times? Then this training is for you! In this training we will review the ins and outs of CommandBox so you can incorporate it as your ColdFusion companion tool. From CLI and operating system integration to ColdFusion engine management and port...

Effective, actionable cybersecurity techniques are crucial to combat today's cyber threats. At SANS Los Angeles - Long Beach 2017 (July 10-15), get hands-on, cutting edge training from the best cybersecurity teachers in the country.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: Distinguish yourself as an information security leader by preparing for your GIAC Certification. NEW course: MGT517: Managing Security Oper...

(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...

Cyber attackers are targeting you. Do you have the skills needed to defeat them? At SANS Columbia, MD 2017 (June 26-July 1), you will learn the cybersecurity tools and techniques required to protect your organization. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best instructors in the industry.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: Distinguish yourself as an information security leader by preparing for yo...

In today's highly interconnected and digital world, organizations need to address the underlying vulnerabilities introduced by insecurely architected systems. We are more vulnerable than ever before, particularly as it relates to our nation's critical infrastructure. Cyber Security World will cover topics including infrastructure security, critical controls, security regulations and frameworks that can be applied to an organization's security...