Cloud Computing and FedRAMP Security In Government - Unwrapped � Training Workshop IV

This event qualifies for .7 CEUs

This event qualifies for 7 CPEs

Cloud Computing and FedRAMP are now indistinguishable. The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a government-wide program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. FedRAMP is celebrating its three anniversary since IOC with more than thirty-six JAB or Agency approved cloud services, with more than forty more in process. This workshop will provide you an understanding the Current Government Cloud Computer Initiative and FedRAMP Security: What You Need to Know to Do Your Job. - Lessons Learned and Best Practices.

Latest information on FedRAMP, Cloud Security and the Government Cloud Initiative.

CIOs throughout government have taken up the challenge of transforming Government via Cloud Computing, lets build a secure cloud architectural design template for your agency.

Overview:

Cloud Computing and FedRAMP Security in Government Unwrapped is a one-day, in-depth, educational program for Government Executives, Managers, Program Managers and Staff & Industry Partners.

This event is not a vender oriented conference, but a course that provides practical information for the Government and Industry on cloud security, the Federal Governments FedRAMP program and what agency leaders should be doing now.

Potomac Forum is Authorized by ISC^2 to Award CISSP Credits for Workshop Attendance

What You Will Learn:

Understand cloud security issues and opportunities
Understand FedRAMP
Why FedRAMP is important
FedRAMP Strategy and Plan
Secure Cloud Architectures
Building with cloud services providers
Using Secure Cloud to Transform the mission
FedRAMP Lessons Learned

Why You Should Attend:

Understand cloud computing security concepts and familiarize students with the Government Cloud Computing Strategy
Understand FedRAMP, why it is important
Understand the Federal Cloud IG Report, the OMB response and what it means to be FedRAMP Ready

Who Should Attend:

CIOs and Staff
IT practitioners
Program Managers
IGs and Staff
CFOs and Staff
Acquisition and Contracting Staff
Government Employees who want to better understand Cloud Computing
Industry and Contractors who support the government and need to better understand Cloud Computing at a detailed level
IT Security Staff
All government and industry members who need to understand FedRAMP and how it applies to the government clouds.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Melvin Greer
Senior Fellow and Chief Strategist Cloud Computing, Lockheed Martin
Vice Chair, NCOIC Cloud Working Group
Advisory Board Member, Cloud Security Alliance
Steering Committee Chair, Cloud Standards Customer Council

As Senior Fellow and Chief Strategist SOA &Cloud Computing, Mr. Greer develops actionable SOA and Cloud computing strategy and functions as a principal investigator in advanced research studies. He significantly advances the body of knowledge in basic research and critical, highly advanced engineering and scientific disciplines. He is adjunct faculty at three universities and is an accomplished author, “The Web Services and Service Oriented Architecture” and “Software as a Service Inflection Point” are his most recently published books. Greer received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems and Technology and his Master of Science in Information Systems from American University, Wash. D.C. He also completed he Post Graduate Program in Executive Leadership, at Cornell University, Johnson Graduate School.

In January 2013 Melvin Greer was recognized as one of IBM’s 2013 IBM Champions.

“The IBM Champion Program recognizes the energy people commit as IT professionals, business leaders, developers and educators that influence and mentor others to help them make best use of advanced and innovative solutions and services,” said Greer, an eight year veteran of Lockheed Martin. “I’m pleased to represent Lockheed Martin as a leader that explores how deployment of enabling technologies relates to public and private sector development, commercial opportunities, global financial stability and social responsibility.”

Greer has more than 25 years of systems and software engineering experience, two published books and is a seasoned presenter at conferences and universities. A Lockheed Martin Senior Fellow and Chief Strategist for Cloud Computing, Greer is a principal investigator in advanced research studies, developing actionable Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and cloud computing strategies and functions. He also is actively engaged with industry groups and associations such as the Network Centric Operations Industry Consortium (NCOIC), Cloud Computing Working Group and the Government Cloud Computing Community of Interest (CCCI). He is a Certified Enterprise Architect, Fellow and Adjunct Faculty at the Federal Enterprise Architects Institute, and member of International Monetary Fund / World Bank, Bretton Woods Committee.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID