2014 GovSec

When: May 12, 2014 @ 8:00 am – May 14, 2014 @ 8:00 pm
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

http://govsecinfo.com/events/govsec-2014/home.aspx The nation’s premier event for Government, Homeland Security, and Law Enforcement professionals looking for proven strategies and cost effective technology so they can achieve their mission of protecting our critical infrastructures, key assets, communities and the nation. Workshops on 5/12 Conference on 5/13 and 14

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2014 CERT Insider Threat Symposium

When: May 20, 2014 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Software Engineering Institute, NRECA Bldg

Software Engineering Institute, NRECA Building, 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203 http://www.sei.cmu.edu/community/insider-threat/?location=secondary-nav&source=836842 Every employee in an organization is a trusted insider to some degree, but not all employees pose equal threats to all assets. It is essential for organizations to identify their critical assets (people, information, technology, and facilities) and determine who has access—and who should have access—to those assets. An insider threat protection strategy should begin by focusing on those individuals with authorized access to the most critical assets and by identifying technical and non-technical behaviors that deviate from normal when using information technology resources.

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Cyber Security Conference & Expo

When: May 29, 2014 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC

http://www.digitalgovernment.com/Events/Conferences/Cyber-Security-Conference–Expo.shtml Digital Government Institute’s 7th annual Cyber Security Conference — which is free for government professionals and contractors with a government email address to attend — will explore today’s cyber threats and offer an opportunity for those supporting government security initiatives to collaborate on how to detect, protect, and respond to these challenges.

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NCMS 2014 Annual Conference

When: June 16, 2014 @ 8:00 am – June 18, 2014 @ 8:00 pm
Where: Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD

https://www.ncms-seminar.org/Home/index.asp Annual nationwide conference and training seminar. The purpose of the Society of Industrial Security Professionals is to be recognized throughout industry and the government as the premier organization for the development and implementation of quality training programs in the area of industrial security management and security leadership; to ensure that members strive for the highest degree of professional excellence; encourage the exchange of ideas and best practices between members; to participate in national level working groups and committees to affect national security policies; and to help members achieve the most challenging goals in the area of industrial security.

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AFCEA and The Chertoff Group Luncheon on Emerging M&A Trends

When: July 30, 2014 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Where: Maggiano's, Tysons Corner, VA

AFCEA and The Chertoff Group host a special luncheon on Market Forecasts and Emerging M&A Trends. Guest Speakers will cover trends in the Defense, Cyber, Intelligence, and Homeland Security markets, focusing on areas such as: •Convergence of services and product technology companies •Role of Private Equity •Best practices for successful exit strategies •Evaluating emerging technology solution providers as viable acquisition candidates •Creating successful opportunities in the cyber, intelligence, homeland security, and defense sectors •Current valuation environment Featured Speakers: •Jason Kaufman, Principal and Head of Investment Banking, Chertoff Capital •David Wodlinger, Principal, Arlington Capital Partners and Board Director, Novetta Solutions •Bryan…

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National Classification Management Society (NCMS) Annual Mini-Seminar

When: September 17, 2014 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: TASC Heritage Conference Center, Chantilly, VA

http://www.ncms-dc.org/Events/Current-Events.asp The purpose of the Society is to be recognized throughout industry and the government as the premier organization for the development and implementation of quality training programs in the area of industrial security management and security leadership; to ensure that our members strive for the highest degree of professional excellence; encourage the exchange of ideas and best practices between our members; to participate in national level working groups and committees to affect national security policies; and to help our members achieve the most challenging goals in the area of industrial security.

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