This global online event held over the course of three days will include all the things you expect from PCI SSC events – important Council updates, regional insights, opportunities for feedback, networking, and fun engagement activities. Given the uncertainty of travel and international border restrictions, the Council is offering this online event with dedicated days for each region presented in local time zones. Don’t miss out!

Don’t miss THE data security event of the year for the payment card industry. Join us for: Networking opportunities, updates on industry trends, insights and strategies on best practices, engaging keynotes and industry expert speakers. The PCI Security Standards Council’s 2018 North America Community Meeting is THE place to be. We provide you the information and tools to help secure payment data. We lead a global, cross industry ef...

This is a fast paced course where the participant will learn 1) regulatory requirements and expectations related to price and cost analysis; 2) how and when to perform document price analysis; 3) how and when to perform document cost analysis; 4) how and when to request performance of and incorporate results of a technical analysis and 5) documenting source selection including justification for single/sole source acquisitions and related negot...

This course focuses on all of the aspects of contract administration. It is intended to expand on the working relationship between government employees and the contractor. We address the rules governing: the interpretation of contract language, the allocation of risk between the parties, the application of the major contract clauses, the negotiation of price adjustments, and the submission of requests for equitable adjustment and claims. Stude...

This course includes an explanation of the latest developments in ICAPS related audits from the basics of each audit through an examination of the evolving definitions of terms such as adequacy and inadequacy in systems analysis. Proposed DFARS changes and a developing emphasis on and significance of materiality will be covered also. The course focuses on what contractors must know about business systems audits and how to respond to an audit.

The International fib Congress and Exhibition presents a very unique opportunity. Congresses are only held once every four years, and in a different member’s country each time. The last Congress in 2006 was held in Naples, Italy. Congresses are fib’s high points. Unlike its Symposia, which take place during non-Congress years and focus on specific themes, Congresses encompass all aspects of structural concrete, bringing together p...

IRS procurement runs in the neighborhood of $1.7B annually. Two-thirds of this goes to IT and telecomm, but IRS buys many other products and services as well. Many purchases are made off of GSA schedule contract, as well as the TIPSS and TCV GWACs managed by IRS. Over 2,500 companies had a piece of the action in 2008. IRS achieves about a 30% small business award rate. Check out IRS's upcoming requirements through the Treasury opportunities fo...