The nation’s defense systems and capabilities are challenged as never before-- on the ground, in the air, on the seas, in cyberspace and real space. The military must rise to those challenges on all those fronts to ensure the nation is secure. Information technology remains warfighters’ and defenders’ powerful primary tool for their jobs. From cloud computing, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, to machine learning and...

The Department of Defense's cloud strategy aims to transform virtually every aspect of the warfighting effort, and has resulted in a rapidly growing ecosystem of both general-purpose and fit-for-purpose clouds. Some of those efforts are unique to DOD, reflecting the scale, missions and austere operating environments of military operations, while others are readily transferrable to most any agency. All, however, hold valuable lessons for those...

As technology evolves, so do the threats to its security. The remote work shift caused by the continuing pandemic has pressed security teams to reassess how they verify and allow access. Zero Trust is a strategy, not a product, which reimagines the way access is granted to users, to data and to applications. Devices, which used to be central to identity, now include personal computers and home internet connections, which are not government iss...

In October of 2020, then-Defense Secretary Esper defined defense readiness as "our military’s ability to answer the nation’s call, and to fight and win, anytime, anywhere. … The question we must answer is this: if called upon to fight tonight, are we ready?" Ensuring that answer is "yes" demands change in every corner of the Department of Defense, and especially in the technology that will power tomorrow's military. Cybersec...

Cloud is now a cornerstone for government agencies of all types, but the Department of Defense's efforts are in a class of their own. DOD's scale, mission needs and austere operating environments all introduce unique challenges and complexities, and there are hundreds of cloud initiatives underway. Please join us for this virtual event to learn more about the largest of those initiatives and the modernization and mission needs they are support...

DCAA business system audits are on the horizon for government contractors. What can your organization expect from these audits, and how can you best prepare? Find out at ACI’s Advanced Forum on DCAA & DCMA Cost, Pricing, Compliance & Audits on June 25 & 26, 2019 in Crystal City. Back for its 10th year, this highly regarded program gathers key government officials and distinguished industry leaders to offer updates, insights a...

MAY 7-11 (Main Course) and MAY 14-15 (Specialized Advanced Courses) at Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY For 34 years, Professor Frank Cardullo has assembled a team of simulation experts to provide technical training to thousands of industry professionals in the annual Flight and Ground Vehicle Simulation Course at Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY. The training covers many topics including Computer Image Generation; Simulation Fundame...

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LEVELECoP® EAR or ITAR renewal credits = 4 Workshop Topics: ENFORCEMENT & VIOLATIONS EXPORT ENFORCEMENT WORKSHOP INTERACTIVE JURISDICTION & CLASSIFICATION WORKSHOP US GOVERNMENT ENFORCEMENT/ECR UPDATE EXPORT CONTROL REFORM ALLOCATING COMPLIANCE RESOURCES ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT BEST PRACTICES: PROCEDURES REDUCING END USE/USER RISK BEST PRACTICES: TRAINING BEST PRACTICES: AUDITS EXPORT COMPLIAN...