Mobile device platorms are becoming increasingly important in government as content delivery systems and crisis communication tools. Mobile devises offer the chance to tackle issues of the digital divide as well as to extend the reach of content delivery and engagement to an increasinlgy mobile population. The government is increasing its use of mobile integrated content delivery for information dissemination, public engagement, internal colla...

Following the success of the 2008 and 2009 editions of the SANS WhatWorks in Forensics and Incident Response Summits, SANS is teaming with Richard Bejtlich to create a practioner-focused event dedicated to incident detection operations. The SANS WhatWorks in Incident Detection Summit 2009 will share tools, tactics, and techniques practiced by some of the world's greatest incident detectors. The Summit will offer two full days of content in a s...

Please join your government colleagues for an educational event that will explore Certification and Accreditation from current best practices through integration into the overall Security Program. Whether you are required to certify and accredit your systems under FISMA or DITSCAP, the information you will learn can be immediately applied within your environment. You will hear from government and industry leaders who are involved in the Certif...

As federal agencies are implementing internal control programs in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 a new trend is emerging that focuses on assessing the risk associated with key internal controls to focus testing on processes that present the greatest risk. With limited resources federal agencies are focused on administering internal control programs that are efficient and effective, avoid duplication and minimize the burden on staff. This w...

IT Security. It's a national priority that must be at the forefront of every public sector agency's IT infrastructure, plan, and program. From new initiatives like virtualization, cloud computing, and social media to the continued protection of your network and enterprise architecture, all security professionals must develop an expertise in security topics both broad and unique. Find the answers you need for today's ever-changing security clim...

Practical Training for Civilian & DoD Agencies: Information which will help you meet OPM and OMB requirements regarding the President's HR priorities. This one-day workshop will focus on the June 2009 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo to agency heads describing the President's goals for reforming the federal hiring process and the performance management system.

Navigate the Budget Process: Learn how to allocate resources in alignment with agency priorities; Performance-Based Budgeting in Government: Align resource consumption with strategic goals, objectives and performance goals; Activity-Based Cost Management: Utilize activity-based costing to effectively measure your programs' cost efficiencies

The industry's premier and longest-running security conference, CSI Annual 2009, will keep you updated, connected and innovative—everything you need to maintain your competitive advantage, keep costs down, and protect your organization. The security landscape is rapidly changing, along with the world, but the need for proactive, effective and comprehensive security strategies is still paramount. Lectures, case studies, keynotes, discussions, w...

Develop and Implement Workforce Plans that Identify and Meet the Future Talent Needs of Your Agency

This year’s EIG conference is comprised of three one day sessions addressing the key challenges agencies are facing related to the new administration’s efforts to change the way government works, the evolution of the federal workforce, and more. These sessions offer attendees specific strategies and best practices for advancing both themselves and their agencies for success in the new federal landscape.