Michael Simpson

The Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform asked the RAND Corporation for an independent analysis of PPBE-like functions in selected countries and non-Department of Defense federal agencies. This executive summary distills key insights from nine case studies of budgeting processes across comparative organizations, as detailed in three companion volumes.

The Commission on Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Reform asked RAND for an independent analysis of PPBE-like functions in selected countries and other U.S. federal agencies comparable to the U.S. Department of Defense. This executive summary distills key insights from seven case studies of budgeting processes, as detailed in two companion volumes, and compiles findings from all 16 case studies in the seven-volume series.

Wilson/Simpson/Antill's HANDS-ON ETHICAL HACKING AND NETWORK DEFENSE, 4th edition, equips you with the knowledge and skills to protect networks using the tools and techniques of an ethical hacker. The authors explore the concept of ethical hacking and its practitioners -- explaining their importance in protecting corporate and government data -- and then deliver an in-depth guide to performing security testing. Thoroughly updated, the text covers new security resources, emerging vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks, mobile security considerations, computer crime laws and penalties for illegal computer hacking. A final project brings concepts together in a penetration testing exercise and report, while virtual machine labs, auto-graded quizzes and interactive activities in the online learning platform help further prepare you for your role as a network security professional.

This report adds two case studies of planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) functions-in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and in the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration-to those of other U.S. federal government agencies presented in Volume 3, offering further insights for improving the U.S. Department of Defense's PPBE processes.

This report, part of a four-volume set, presents case studies of planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) functions in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to provide insights for improving the U.S. Department of Defense's PPBE processes.

Technological superiority is vital to U.S. national security. New RAND research models and assesses the challenges and gaps in the Department of Defense (DoD) commercial technology pipeline, from concept to fielding. To better harness commercial technologies, DoD needs policies that incentivize and improve information sharing, coordination, and collaboration between defense innovation organizations and traditional acquisition stakeholders.

The authors assess the strengths, weaknesses, and adaptations of Russian airpower in the Syrian civil war by examining operational histories, airstrikes, and disposition of Russian aircraft from September 2015 to March 2018 to determine the relative effectiveness of Russian airpower against the Syrian opposition and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). They also compare the application of airpower in Syria by Russia and the U.S. Coalition.

Commercial Real Estate Training. Filled with the terminology, formulas, and calculations Residential Agents, Brokers and brand new Commercial Real Estate Agents need to know to successfully handle transactions involving Commercial Investment properties, this resource from The National Commercial Real Estate Association was written for Resimercial(TM) agents. Ifyou are a residential agent juststarting to work commercial/investment transactions or a Broker/Sales Managerlooking for an innovative andeffective way to help your sales team take more marketshare and increase profit margins by adding Commercial transactions to your existing business, then this workbook is for you. For more training resources like these, visit www.TheNCREA.com

Are you ready to tap into your share of the 11 trillion dollar Commercial Real Estate industry? Written for residential real estate agents, brokers and investors seeking to transition into Commercial Real Estate, or add it as an additional stream of income to their existing business or portfolio, in this candid and informative book from National Speaker, Author, and Commercial Real Estate Coach, Michael Simpson shares his personal journey that led to him becoming the Top 1% of all agents in the U.S. and earning hundreds of thousands of dollars per year through Commercial Real Estate. An easy and enjoyable read, he shares systems and strategies that he has used to help thousands of agents transition into Commercial Real Estate and build a lucrative career. In this book, you will learn the insider secrets thousands of real estate agents have learned from Michael to generate revenue from Commercial Real Estate sales including: -The language of the investor and how to win an appointment -How to get the appointment-How to calculate CRE formulas such as CAP, ROI, GRM, Vacancy Factors, etc. and most importantly...-How to use the effective scripts to separate yourself from everyone else, get the business and get pai

A book of 200 poems, created solely by the author for the purpose of expressing himself. After dealing with drug usage and alcohol abuse, the author gained sobriety and relearned how to write. This was the result.

Two hundred poems composed of five acts are presented to you for your consideration. The author struggled with sobriety for the longest time, and these poems are his attempt to deal with the struggle in his own terms, to comprehend what he went through, to finally see the dawn come.

Featured on Inc.com! A leader's job is to unleash the unlimited store of potential in people. "The vast majority of the workforce in any organization possesses far more talent, intelligence, capability, and creativity than their present jobs require or even allow.” - Dr. Stephen R. Covey That’s what Talent Unleashed is about—unleashing that unlimited store of potential in people. That’s a leader’s job. And how does a leader do that job? Through 3 Leadership Conversations—not just individual events, but ongoing discussions designed to help people give the best they can. In these conversations, leaders trade fear for trust, confusion for clarity, and micromanaging for empowerment. The three vital leadership conversations are: • The Performance Conversation • The Voice Conversation • The Clearing the Path Conversation Performance Conversations define roles and set clear goals. Leaders hold people accountable for these roles and goals, thus transforming team members from “managed hirelings” to “trusted partners and teammates.” Voice Conversations affirm the worth and potential of each person on a team. Leaders help individuals discover their unique gifts, talents, and abilities and align these gifts, talents, and abilities to the great mission of the organization. It is the process that ignites the inner fire. Clear the Path Conversations turn supervisors into leaders who become sources of help and empower people to succeed in their jobs. Leaders help clear away the obstacles from the success pathway.

Cyber-terrorism and corporate espionage are increasingly common and devastating threats, making trained network security professionals more important than ever. This timely text helps you gain the knowledge and skills to protect networks using the tools and techniques of an ethical hacker. The authors begin by exploring the concept of ethical hacking and its practitioners, explaining their importance in protecting corporate and government data from cyber attacks. The text then provides an in-depth guide to performing security testing against computer networks, covering current tools and penetration testing methodologies. Updated for today’s cyber security environment, the Third Edition of this trusted text features new computer security resources, coverage of emerging vulnerabilities and innovative methods to protect networks, a new discussion of mobile security, and information on current federal and state computer crime laws, including penalties for illegal computer hacking.