Federal cyber leaders are tasked with the challenge of balancing active defense efforts, particularly when the U.S. is involved in international conflict, with building an infrastructure secure from the individual device all the way to enterprise environment. To do all of that, defending their networks and building for the future, DoD leaders must prioritize continuous monitoring of their cyber systems to address hidden vulnerabilities to addr...

What are the threats, weapons, and technologies shaping the U.S. military’s strategic priorities and tactical considerations in 2024? Defense One explores these questions and more with top leaders from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Space Force in its fifth annual State of Defense series.

The Navy relies on a variety of technologies and platforms to project U.S. power around the world, such as aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines and other combat vessels. Tying all of these platforms together are IT systems. Relying on command-and-control systems, telecommunications, intelligence, satellites, and other IT systems is how the Navy ensures it successfully completes its mission. Because of this, the Navy has often been at the...

Cybersecurity is a cornerstone of the Biden administration’s priorities and has never been more important to securing the nation’s infrastructure and data from cyber threats than it is today. Government IT leaders must remain vigilant against near-constant cyber threats while maintaining legacy systems and securing a remote workforce. In this workshop, Nextgov/FCW will examine the most important trends in cybersecurity across the f...

The National Defense Industrial Strategy is a first of its kind document that lays out the framework for how the Defense Department will engage and work with industry as well as how DOD will invest in new technologies. The document describes a three-to-five-year plan that focuses on four priorities: resilient supply chain, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition, and economic deterrence. Government contractors in the IT and systems integrati...

Learn and network while exploring and experiencing the latest platforms, leading-edge technologies and state-of-the-art networking capabilities that support the Sea Services' operations. The Western Conference and Exposition (WEST) is the premier Sea Services event on the West Coast. Senior leaders from government, military, industry and academia will convene to discuss emerging systems, platforms, technologies and networks that will impact al...

Join us in December in Destin for the Test & Evaluation Symposium: Next-Generation Test Dominance ITEA has been providing Education and Training to the T&E community for over 40 years. Spend the week with us as we dive into the challenges facing testers today and be a part of the solution! We offer 4-hour Tutorials on topics such as: T&E in a Digital Engineering Environment; Cognitive EW: An AI Approach; DoD T&E Across the Acqu...

Cybersecurity and digital privacy concerns permeate every aspect of government and industry, driving geopolitical decisions and determining how organizations battle ransomware. Cyber is a critical component in the Ukraine war and informs how the U.S. confronts China's global influence. And the need for digital privacy protections has lawmakers pushing for new technology regulations. In the face of these developments, the brightest minds from...

ACI is excited to announce the 4th Virtual Passport to Proficiency on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, scheduled from October 17 – November 9, 2023. Whether you and your colleagues are new to the ITAR or are looking for a refresher, this immersive masterclass will impart the building blocks for your success on the job. This program stands apart as the most hands-on, all-inclusive masterclass on the critical, “need-to-...