FREE Workshops
Value-added, free workshops at FOSE provide deep dive training on specific products and programs.
Tuesday, April 3: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Presented in conjunction with FOSE by the DNSSEC Deployment Initiative

Available for the first time to ALL FOSE attendees!
In the quest to make DNSSEC a useful trust infrastructure for Internet applications, this session looks at the emerging trends and existing challenges in U.S. Federal DNSSEC deployment; shares new DNSSEC-aware applications; and conducts a wide-ranging discussion of the future of domain-name security with leading Federal and private-sector DNS experts.
Highlights from the full-day session include:
- Trends & new developments in DNSSEC aware Apps
- Trends & challenges in Federal DNSSEC deployment
- Discover where DNSSEC leads us next
- Hear from DNSSEC & infrastructure providers
NOTE: Registration Required
WS-2: Security Clearance Mini Workshop | Presented by 
Tuesday, April 3: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Achieve clearance success with the Security Clearance Mini Workshop, which will help you maximize your chances of success in the security clearance process. The information prepares you to avoid common mistakes and oversights that lead to security clearance application failure and covers what you need to know to expedite your clearance process.
The U.S. faces a growing shortage of InfoSec professionals holding security clearances to fight the war on cyber crime. Maintaining or obtaining a security clearance can accelerate your career in both the public and private sectors.
WS-3: Rule of Law in Cyber Conflict & Cybercrime
Tuesday, April 3: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presented by the American Bar Association's (ABA) Privacy & Computer Crime Committee (Section of Science & Technology Law)

Special guest: Juan Manuel Molina Lamothe, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Spain
Presenting on:“The Importance of International Cooperation in Cybercrime Investigations”
Legal experts will participate in a stimulating discussion that weaves together these legal topics, exposes the uncertainties, and highlights some of the most serious legal impediments to cyber investigations and national security in a cyber conflict scenario. The second part of the program will bring the discussion to life through role-playing a mock scenario that raises the issues of cyber conflict, government authority, and cybercrime.
WS-4: CISSP Exam Prep Clinic | Presented by 
Wednesday, April 4: 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
If you have been preparing for your CISSP exam and want those important test taking tips that will increase your chances of passing, you need to attend the free CISSP Exam Prep Clinic presented by the University of Fairfax, the leading information assurance/security graduate program in the US. The CISSP Exam Prep Clinic includes 150+ test taking tips. The instructor will review over 150 sample questions from all 10 domains that are addressed in the exam.
WS-6: CAP Information Session | Presented by

Thursday, April 5: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Since the CAP® (Certified authorization professional) certification has been included in the DoD 8570 skills matrix in the iaM level I and ii, it is becoming a must for professionals with job functions such as authorization officials, system owners, information owners and information system security officers. the CAP® infosession is designed to demystify the Cap exam, and cover everything you need to help make your studies more productive. This session is designed to walk you through the requirements of the exam, outlining the major topics and sub-topics of the CBk domains, and provide an insight into two domains. The session will also cover a suggested reference list, including the most up to date NIST documents, including 800-37 and 800-53a, OMB circular and NISTI.
WS-7: Certified Ethical Hacking Exam Prep Clinic | Presented by 
Wednesday, April 4: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Distinguish yourself with the Certified Ethical Hacking (CEH) certification! Attend a complimentary CEH Exam Prep Clinic to help you preapre for the CEH certification exam. This valuable session, sponsored by the University of Fairfax, includes a review of the six tasks and seven CEH knowledge domains covered in the exam. In addition, sample exam questions will be discussed.
Don't miss the opportunity to help you prepare for the CEH certification exam. The University of Fairfax offers online graduate programs focused exclusively on cybersecurity and information assurance.
WS-8: Microsoft Workshops | Presented by 
Join Microsoft for a series of workshops focused on Visual Studio, Source Control, app development in Windows 8 and more. Learn how these technologies and other Microsoft enhancements can increase security, productivity and end-user enjoyment. The Microsoft workshop sessions are open to all attendees.
WS-8-1: Tuesday Microsoft Workshops
Tuesday, April 3: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
WS-8-2: Wednesday Microsoft Workshops
Wednesday, April 4: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
WS-8-3: Thursday Microsoft Workshops
Thursday, April 5: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Attend A BlackBerry Education Session | Presented by

BB-1: BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Featuring PlayBook OS 2.0
Wednesday, April 4: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
BB-2: The "Must Know" Features and Functionality of BlackBerry 7 OS
Wednesday, April 4: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
BB-3: Enabling the Mobile Workstyle
Wednesday, April 4: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
BB-4: BlackBerry Mobile Fusion: Managing All of Your Government Mobility Needs
Wednesday, April 4: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
BB-5: The Apps Every Government Agency Should Know About
Wednesday, April 4: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
BB-6: Security & Mobility: Can You Have It All?
Wednesday, April 4: 3:00 PM - 4:00PM