DrupalCon New Orleans 2016: Government Security Frameworks: Where Do I Begin?

This talk, led by Jason Ford, focuses on government security frameworks, specifically targeting beginners navigating the complexities of federal compliance. Ford discusses essential frameworks such as FedRAMP and FISMA, providing insights on how to incorporate compliant services into application development. He outlines effective tools and techniques for achieving compliance and addresses common questions related to application certification and leveraging previous work for multiple agencies. This session equips attendees with the foundational knowledge necessary to successfully traverse the realm of government security.

Doug Goldberg presents a session on the impact of eCommerce site performance on a business's bottom line, aimed at an intermediate audience. He shares a case study illustrating how inadequate infrastructure can lead to significant operational stress during high-demand events like flash sales. Goldberg focuses on the critical relationship between site performance metrics, such as load time and conversion rates, emphasizing the need for a custom-engineered approach to meet specific client needs. This discussion covers strategies for load testing, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring scalability within eCommerce applications, while advocating for collaborative partnerships with clients to enhance site performance.