Securing the software supply chain is mission critical to the federal government, particularly after the 2020 SolarWinds breach and the increasing frequency of attacks. Given Cybersecurity Executive Order 14028, the ongoing risk of software supply chain attacks, and the criticality of software to daily operations, balancing security with innovation is essential to accelerating government missions. Agencies must ensure software is free of vulne...

Hosted by the Montgomery AFCEA Chapter, this event allows attendees to engage with speakers, panel members, and other Government and Industry leaders in understanding how the Government can work with their contractor partners to deliver collaborative IT solutions and make them operational in a timely and effective manner for the Warrior. Montgomery IT Summit highlights up-to- the-minute trends in Air Force programs and technology. We bring in...

America’s small businesses keep the nation’s military combat ready with critical parts, cutting-edge technology and top-notch services. They account for 43% of all high-tech jobs and generate 16 times more patents than large firms. As such, the Defense Department’s acute focus on supporting this vital segment for strong national and economic security reinforces their commitment to strengthen our domestic supply chains, increa...

The need for an understanding of the cyber and communications challenges faced today at the community level is ever increasing. As a nation we must remain focused and vigilant on the global perspective of these challenges while at the regional level we need to focus our support toward community efforts that address the issues. Our new Community Cyber Day event is envisioned to be a focal point that brings together academia, government, and ind...

Our IT Days require months of planning and are a great way to connect with industry and government. You will be part of a larger team that will plan and execute form both a strategic and tactical day of support level. On average we do 4 IT days a year to support the chapter. If you are interested in the event please click on the hyperlink below and register for each IT day committee. Some of the duties you will be asked to perform include but...

The AFCEA Quantico-Potomac chapter will be hosting the 13th Annual USMC IT Day on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Leadership from DC,I, MCSC, C4, PEO Digital, PEO MLB, DON CIO, and OSD is confirmed. This will be an in-person event with a luncheon, keynote speakers, panels, and a mixer. This is an intimate venue with opportunity to interact with key decision makers.

With the emergence of 5G wireless communications, Internet Protocol Version Six (IPV6), and the Internet of Things (IoT), law enforcement and public safety officers are presented with evolving opportunities and challenges. The volume, variety, and velocity of Big Data has continued to grow over the last 10 years. Law enforcement and public safety officers are benefiting from enhanced, reliable communications systems such as FirstNet. There con...

Join us for this SIGNAL Media Webinar as experts from AFCEA’s Technology Committee explore challenges for the CDO in managing data and its impacts on mission effectiveness. Topic areas to be explored include: Have you mapped all your data types and sources? How big is the haystack and where’s the needle? Where and when is the human in the loop? What’s the most important role of the chief data officer?

The U.S. military has moved to an interconnected battlefield in which data can move seamlessly between air, land, maritime, space and cyber in real time. Modern battlefield networks are increasingly tasked with not only the transport of voice but also large and varied data types, including still images, video, sensor data, maps, situational awareness data and inventory information. In addition to transporting the raw data itself, these network...

Digital security threats endanger national security, with their potential to wreak havoc on critical infrastructure, supply chains, societal stability, and more. Encompassing cyberattacks and disinformation attacks, the increase in digital security threats has elevated the priority of cybersecurity across the U.S. government and for enterprises across the country. Tackling this national security threat requires the collaboration of the public...