Mark your 2012 calendar today for the first Federal Executive Briefing in 2012, focused on Identity Management. Seasoned IT and program implementation experts will address how they are proceeding to support secure, scalable identity protection and management systems for government enterprises. Discussion topics include: Why identity management and effective cybersecurity programs are inseparable Specific agency approaches to next-generation id...

Carahsoft invites you to join fellow government IT innovators and security professionals for this complimentary one-day event. This event will address strategies and actionable tactics for meeting today’s challenges and revolutionizing tomorrow's government operations. This 3-track briefing includes sessions surrounding current topics and trends such as Mobile Government, Analytics & Measuring Government Performance, Agency Efficienc...

The Human Capital Challenge February 7th, 2012 Even amid a growing debate about the size, scope, and price of the federal workforce, government agencies are working to quicken hiring processes, fill mission-critical jobs, and improve retention rates. These focused efforts demonstrate the importance of the government's human capital challenge, regardless of political climate. How are agencies handling hiring reform initiatives and attracting wo...

Achieving Efficiency in IT Acquisitions Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:00 PM EST As federal agencies continue to look for cost-savings in their IT functions, many still face major hurdles in the acquisition and implementation of new technologies. Recent reports generated by the GAO and CIO.gov’s Techstat toolkit are providing federal managers the metrics they need to measure the effect and success of IT projects. Join Government Executive...

NEXT STEPS FOR SECURITY REFORM Tuesday, December 13, 2011 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. National Press Club • Ballroom (13th Floor)529 14th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20037 Metro Stop: Metro Center Although the Intelligence Community has improved some of its administrative functions, its procurement and security processes remain riddled with inefficiencies. As a result, work, money, and even jobs are being squandered by both intelligen...

The Cybersecurity Workforce: Preparing Agencies for Advancing ThreatsTuesday, December 13, 2011 2:00 PM EST The federal government needs thousands of additional cybersecurity specialists to secure American networks, by some estimates. How is your agency contributing? Amidst dwindling resources, agencies are bracing for increasingly complex, constantly evolving cyber threats. But a human capital crisis is emerging. Federal agencies have started...

Visual Studio Live! is five days of practical, Microsoft-supported training for developers to help solve your tough .NET development challenges. You'll find how-to advice and the tips and tricks that you'll be ready to implement as soon as you get back to the office. Our expert faculty - including many Microsoft instructors - makes each session interactive, so you can discuss your particular development roadblocks and come away with actionabl...

Government Executive Media Group and the SANS Institute invite you to attend the complimentary event: CYBER SECURITY: A GLOBAL EFFORT Thursday, December 8, 2011 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Ronald Reagan Building • The Rotunda8th Floor (North Tower)1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Washington, DC As cyber threats globalize and resources tighten, collaborative solutions are critical. Since 2007, when it was the victim of the first full-fle...

Government Executive Media Group Invites You to Attend the Complimentary Leadership Briefing: E-HEALTH RECORDS: WHERE DEFENSE AND HEALTH CARE MEET Wednesday, December 7, 2011 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Crystal Gateway Marriott • Salon A & B1700 Jefferson Davis Highway • Arlington, VA 22202 The effort by the Defense Department, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services to create an integrated electronic health record system...

Government Executive’s Government Business Council invites you to be among the first to see new research findings in a complimentary webinar: Making the Most of It: Reutilizing and Disposing Federal Personal Property Tuesday, December 6, 2011 2:00 PM EST How often does your agency throw something away before asking if another agency could use it? Has your agency bought something new without exploring cost-efficient alternatives? Accordi...