Join subject matter experts from across the DOD to discuss the latest developments in modernizing endpoint security! System administrators, analysts, program managers and experts from across the DOD user community will come together to discuss new capabilities planned, projected milestones, and the status and outcomes from rapid innovation fund projects and other endpoint security initiatives being evaluated by the military services. It will...

The industry, government and scientific research workshop titled, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Embedded Information Assurance (IA) Workshop, with the theme “The Nexus of IA & AI” seeks to identify and propose scientific research to resolve issues involving key security questions in building and relying on the Internet of Things as a platform for rapid analysis, exploitation and defense of information to assure US dominance in a...

Cryptominers are built to turn computing power into revenue. To make cryptomining a profitable venture, cyber criminals are writing and distributing malware to steal computing resources to mine for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Monero by attacking victims' endpoints, public cloud accounts, and websites. Through various attack vectors, cyber attackers can turn compromised systems into a silent zombie army of cryptocurrency miners. Unless yo...

The Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) annual Forecast to Industry event will be held at the BWI Airport Marriott & Conference Center, in Linthicum, Maryland on Monday, Nov. 5, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The no-cost event will provide DISA’s industry partners with in-depth information about DISA's acquisition and procurement plans. Members of DISA's senior leadership will present briefings to address tactical acquisition issue...

Silicon Valley Comes to DC! CyberForwardDC – a fresh perspective on cyber security. A conference and exhibition that will feature leading technology experts, venture capitalists and entrepreneurs who will discuss the global forces shaping cyberspace and cyber security policy, evolving trends and the latest research. Innovation, Speed and Agility in Washington. As our global connections grow we become more vulnerable to incidents of data...

The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)), specifically the Program Executive Office (PEO) Simulation, Training, & Instrumentation (STRI), Army Cyber Command and Second Army (ARCYBER & 2A), and the Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) are initiating a Cyber Innovation Challenge to investigate training platform prototype solutions. The intent of the challenge is to eval...

**CHANGE IN PROGRAM** July 7, 2016 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Due to demands on the staff of ASA(ALT), ARCYBER and TRADOC an in-person program cannot be held. In its place will be an on-line briefing and information session on the FedBusOps announcement for this challenge. The requirement is planned for release to the C5 Consortium on July 7. The in-person session at MITRE will not be held. In its place will be an on-line session. Registration for the...

FITARA Implementation Symposium III Theme: Assessing the Financial Management Impact Transparency is a key element of FITARA. Agencies will need to trace plans, investments, budgets, procurements and resources to business and mission outcomes. The approaches pioneered to enhance visibility across the CxO communities can benefit all areas of Government. Initial Scorecards On November 4 the House Oversight and Government Reform, Information Tech...

Federal Information Technology Reform Act Symposium Series The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) is one of the key elements of the current administration's efforts to improve Government information technology. It aligns with the Administrations key technology objectives of: (1) driving value in Federal IT investments, (2) delivering world-class digital services, and (3) protecting Federal IT assets and information...

Department of the Army Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASAALT) is holding an Industry Day on May 28 to engage industry and academia in discussion on a Cyber Innovation Challenge that leads to an OTA-based funding award. The Industry Day addresses how the Army plans to use the Section 845 Prototype Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) authority to access new cyberspace capabilities that build upon, re-use and augment...