Federal Manager's Daily Report

The General Services Administration has scheduled a

conference for August 16 – 19 for federal IT managers and

specialists, and especially for those who feel “under-prepared

and over-reactive,” when it comes to network security issues.


Attendees will have an opportunity to “enhance your jobs

skills, meet your training requirements and earn continuing

education unit credits during three days of training,” said

GSA.


It said the conference would include the latest convergence,

wireless and telecom technology, and cover government-wide

enterprise licensing and accessibility requirements.


It is also slated to feature current and future trends in

managed network services, present the opportunity to talk

to experts about security solutions, and reveal the ins and

outs of smart card access and authentication techniques.


“This year