Video Distribution Systems (VDS) are crucial for instant situational awareness in operation centers and command and control rooms, providing video, audio and data to those that need it to make important decisions. These legacy, purpose-built systems have remained unchanged for years, seemingly protected by physical barriers. However, technology and workflow requirements have evolved, enhancing functionality while also illuminating the risks th...

For more than 35 years the MILCOM conference has served as the pre-eminent forum for sharing research related to the unique challenges of military communications. The contributions from and collaborations across academia, industry, and government have been a hallmark of the conferences since its inception. IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) and AFCEA International (AFCEA) are proud to jointly sponsor this conference and remain strongly commi...

Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is an exciting theoretical approach to total information security, but it is just that – an approach. While ZTA technologies are already being developed, tested and implemented, it is important to not lose sight of the ripples which changes in the enterprise will cause downstream to the edge. Instead of driving the ZTA solely from the top-down, REDCOM is seeing an operational benefit in constructing the ente...

Navigating Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) can be a challenging task for many organizations. There are over 300,000 organizations that will need to be certified starting in 2021! Starting this year, defense contracts have been released and contractors must now achieve CMMC certification via a certified and accredited 3rd-party auditor in order to be awarded a defense contract. The CMMC applies to ALL government contractors, p...

As the technology landscape evolves, products and processes are becoming faster and more accessible. But what about the partnerships to help secure our data in a continuously connected world? During this webinar, we'll discuss IBM resources and human-centric focus on best practices for implementing public and private sector partnerships to mitigate the risk of cyber threats.

Governments face mounting challenges as they strive for delivery of services efficiencies while balancing compliance requirements at speed. A Security Compass survey of federal, state and local governments on the topic of DevSecOps and Authority to Operate (ATO) shed light on the challenges—giving way to developing critical solutions. Join our panel discussion as we share further insights including navigating challenges at all levels of...

The secure access service edge (SASE) is a new security model defined by Gartner to help organizations adapt to evolving security challenges. Gartner realized that with applications moving to the cloud, the traditional approach to security needed to evolve. But how can DoD successfully deploy a SASE model and reduce mission risk? In this webinar, Zscaler's Patrick Perry will provide a high level overview of: The fundamentals of SASE How Zero T...

The rapid adoption of cloud technologies for capabilities envisioned by programs such as Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) to support machine learning, IoT and ISR provides new opportunities for defense organizations to achieve and maintain C5ISR overmatch — as long as networks can reliably deliver those benefits at the tactical network edge. Modern tactical networks must: Be deployable in reduced size, weight, and power ...

While the term “zero trust" is overused in security product marketing, Zero Trust is very important to the future of our nation's cybersecurity. The Department of Defense (DoD) released its own Zero Trust architecture guidance and there are many additional relevant models available to federal customers. Last May, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) which required agencies to provide updates on their plans to implement Zero Tru...

CyberRes is sponsoring this year's AFCEA Bethesda Webinar Series. Register now to hear John Fanguy, Chief Technology Officer of CyberRes, speak on Zero Trust Architecture and how agencies are incorporating migrations steps laid out by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Experts will speak on the time, money, and intense focus needed to make Zero Trust a reality. Join AFCEA Bethesda and CyberRes for a webinar on October 1...