Audits of "SOC" (System and Organization Controls) have been governed starting on May 1, 2017 by the application of "SSAE" (Statement of Standards for Attestation Engagements) 18. This new AICPA Standard replaces SSAE 16, just as SSAE 16 replaced SAS 70. This new standard will require the users of these reports to change their compliance programs to fit the new reporting standards. SSAE 18 is more comprehensive than the prior standards. Learn...

"How can you equip your staff with the policies and tools to make your business information, computers and devices as secure as possible?"This program focuses on the policies, methodologies, processes and tools needed to prevent, detect and monitor cybersecurity threats and provide for an effective program. As more and more data breaches are disclosed, cybersecurity remains at the front of many business leaders' minds. Data breaches are a con...

SANS is the most trusted source for information security training in the world. Find out why at SANS Chicago 2017 (August 21-26). All SANS instructors are real-world practitioners, and their experience adds unparalleled value to your training.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. Network with like-minded securi...

Learn about Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement and how we can assist your federal IT acquisition with the latest IT product solutions. On Monday, July 24, 2017, from 11:15am - 12:30pm, SEWP will be hosting a Panel Presetation in Session A13 intitle "Use if GWACs" ~ Acquiring IT Services Panel discussions on the various tools used for IT acquisitions. After World Congress concludes, grab lunch on your own and then join SEWP for an aftern...

World Congress is the National Contract Management Association’s largest education event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals. Individuals from government (federal, state, and local); industry; and commercial business come together for networking and training for all career levels. World Congress is what you make of it! Whether you want sessions focused on a specific topic, compelling keynote addresses, net...

Other dates and locations available for immediate registration. Reviewed and verified by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as meeting the training requirements for FAC-COR Level II. Moving beyond the basics covered in COR Level I Training, this hands-on, interactive 5-day course builds on your experience, deepens your understanding of the acquisition process, and takes your skills and capabilities to the next level. It is taught by train...

Information security training in Chicago from SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training. At SANS Chicago 2015, SANS offers hands-on, immersion-style security training courses taught by real-world practitioners. The site of SANS Chicago 2015, August 30-September 4, is Palmer House Hilton Hotel, located in downtown Chicago! We are bringing our top-rated courses for your cybersecurity training needs. Taught by SANS top in...

Other dates and locations available for immediate registration. Reviewed and verified by the Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) as meeting the training requirements for FAC-COR Level I. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is a crucial link between the Contracting Officer (CO) and the contractor. In effect, CORs are the eyes and ears of the contracting officer, ensuring that the work the contracting officer has authorized gets...

SANS returns to the Palmer House in downtown Chicago - our campus for SANS Chicago 2013 this October. We are bringing our top-rated courses for your training needs. Taught by SANS top instructors, this event offers an opportunity to learn, network, and practice career-boosting hands-on skills in a more intimate setting.All of the courses at SANS Chicago 2013 are associated with a GIAC Certification. Complete your SANS training experience with...

IP3 Inc. will deliver the most innovative and comprehensive Live 5-Day CISSP® Training Program in IT Security, that addresses DoD 8570 compliance. The CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) was the first credential in the field of information security, accredited by the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) to ISO (International Standards Organization) Standard 17024:2003. CISSP certification is not only an obje...