CMMC is fraught with uncertainties in today’s environment, but one thing is still sure: CMMC preparations take a lot longer than defense suppliers think. Although timelines have been adjusted somewhat due to the COVID-19 pandemic, giving defense contractors a little more time to become CMMC compliant, recent DOD updates regarding CMMC indicate that the first pilot contract RFPs including CMMC requirements are expected in Q1FY21. For thos...

Cyber warfare is leveling the playing field for countries like Russia, Iran and North Korea. The SolarWinds backdoor showed that foreign adversaries can launch damaging attacks on traditionally more militarily adept nations. Organizations are finding themselves unprepared for these attacks as preventive solutions have failed to detect them. These threats have dwelled in some networks for weeks up to months before causing any damage. It's time...

The rapid pace of innovation in commercial IT technologies including cloud, big data, machine learning, IoT and ISR provide new opportunities for defense organizations to achieve and maintain C5ISR overmatch – as long as networks and computing power can securely deliver those benefits to the network edge. To achieve this, modern tactical networks must be deployable in reduced size, weight and power – while delivering ever more band...

Our missions are increasingly at risk of being compromised and hacked. The video, audio, KVM and control data that are crucial to these missions are at risk, even in a secure SCIF environment. Situational awareness relies on video and audio data for making accurate decisions in a timely manner. Protecting that critical information from threats is paramount to a mission’s success. Learn where your video and audio data might be at risk an...

Software is a foundational component of the modern defense departments. The current approach to software development is a leading source of risk for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD): it takes too long exposing warfighters to unacceptable risk. To support national defense priorities, you need to deliver software rapidly and securely. DevSecOps practices and culture help improve both software delivery speed and cybersecurity. This webinar w...

This virtual event will look at how industry sources and uses data. Against this context, speakers will look at systems used today, incorporate plans for tomorrow, and identify the people and processes involved, to build a ‘big picture’ view of how modern technology is a critical enabler of our Army warfighters’ success. Hosted by the Army CIO Enterprise Cloud Management Office, this virtual event will encompass a series of p...

TechNet Indo-Pacific is co-sponsored by AFCEA International and AFCEA Hawaii. It is the largest event in the Pacific Rim focusing on regional defense issues. Keynote speakers, panel moderators and panelists will discuss defense policies and challenges in the Indo- Pacific region and their relevance to both industry and government. Industry exhibitors will demonstrate products and solutions to meet the services' requirements and needs.

The AFCEA Intelligence Committee Webinar Series will look at the latest intelligence and security issues facing the nation. These conversations will feature members of AFCEA’s highly regarded Intelligence Committee, a volunteer group of public- and private sector intelligence professionals dedicated to strengthening government, industry, and academic collaboration for a safer future. The series will focus on identifying the most promisin...

As organizations begin to modernize and transform their infrastructures to take advantage of the latest technologies available, Public Sector and Enterprise teams are focused on leveraging their data for Strategic Advantage. Whether delivering services to citizens at the local, state, or federal level, defending and fighting in cyberspace across the DoD, or protecting and advancing national priorities in the Intelligence Community, Organizati...

The AFCEA Intelligence Committee Webinar Series will look at the latest intelligence and security issues facing the nation. These conversations will feature members of AFCEA’s highly regarded Intelligence Committee, a volunteer group of public- and private sector intelligence professionals dedicated to strengthening government, industry, and academic collaboration for a safer future. The series will focus on identifying the most promisin...