A new era of data-driven government is taking shape, and agencies are using evidence-based decision making for strategic data management and analysis. Government agencies are using data every day to help citizens by streamlining traffic, deploying supplies to hurricane-ravaged islands, and tapping medical research results to save lives. Data is also being used to uncover fraud and unlock insight in myriad of ways to streamline the business of...

This course is a three-day introduction of HEC-RAS and a one-day introduction to HEC-RAS 2D, with applications to dam safety. The three-day introduction course provides hands on opportunity to use the program and resolve specific questions. The objective of this course is to review the principles of open channel hydraulics as they relate to the natural stream environment with application to dam safety. Both steady and unsteady flow modeling wi...

Together Paul Schweiger and Dean Durkee have offered this seminar 13 times in 12 states and it has been attended by more than 800 students. The seminar provides comprehensive instruction in inspection and evaluation techniques for dams. The principles, concepts and procedures taught will be readily adaptable to any organization conducting dam inspections and evaluating their compliance with current design standards. Participants learn about a...

Every organization needs a business continuity plan to protect its critical operations, resources and services in the event of unexpected disasters and business disruptions. At the time of a disaster everyone in the organization relies on the business continuity plan to ensure continuity of business and to restore normal operating conditions. It is critically essential to build a plan that is reliable, comprehensive, and effective for any busi...

The promise of government’s digital revolution will come from the use of data to inform decision making and mission delivery. Combining data from the Internet of Things with agency databases is creating the raw materials for real improvement in mission delivery. This webinar will address how employees can benefit from knowledge sharing to use data in new and innovative ways.

This course provides broad coverage of stability analysis for embankment dams. Topics addressed in the course include soil stress-strain behavior, shear strength selection, field and laboratory testing methods, slope stability analysis methods, slope stability analysis loading cases, seepage as related to stability analysis, and stability rehabilitation methods. The course includes several exercises to reinforce the information presented in le...

Government agencies have embraced the power of big data in crime fighting, health-related research, fraud detection, weather prediction, and for many other vital government areas. Nearly one-third of data is estimated to be unstructured, opening up questions about data retention, storage and timely access. This webinar will discuss how government agencies are achieving cost effective disaster recovery, complying with data governance mandates,...

Open First: Building a Foundation for Choice and Security The demands-and opportunities-for government IT are at an all-time high. And open source collaboration provides the strongest foundation to help agencies meet critical demands in a smart, efficient way. Community-powered innovation gives us the most out of emerging technologies-whether it's modernizing applications and infrastructure, speeding application development, moving workloads t...

SANS is recognized around the world as the best place to develop the deep, hands-on cyber security skills most in need right now. Network Security 2017 offers more than 45 information security courses taught by SANS' world-class instructors, with dynamic content on the hottest information security issues.In addition to SANS classroom training and development, you can also test your security defense skills at the Core NetWars Experience, DFIR N...

As cyber security threats change daily and attacks become more aggressive, SANS helps you stay ahead of the curve by providing unique, hands-on immersion training you can implement the day you return to work. SANS Salt Lake City 2017 (August 14-19), you will learn new skills to help you better anticipate security risks and quickly mitigate them.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training: Distinguish yourself as...