The winner in the future tactical battlespace will be those who can first collect and process information that drives rapid, accurate and actionable decision-making. Battlespace intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and Internet of Things (IoT) technology exploding presents both an opportunity to quickly deliver battlespace clarity while challenging the capabilities of existing edge wireless systems and networks. Success requires...

Learn from staff at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) who will discuss the key programs to provide for a secure cyber environment for the nation s warfighters. DISA is exploring ways to operate in a secure information environment while creating an optimal user experience. As the lead IT service provider for the Defense Department, the users experience is of the utmost importance.

Uniting Secure Access and Comprehensive Multi-Cloud Security Please join McAfee Enterprise and Appgate Federal technical executives who will discuss the realities of Zero Trust deployments, how ZeroTrust impacts DoD data protection strategies and how the Air Force is leading the Zero Trust charge for DoD across multiple programs. The Problem Enterprises need to secure all access for internet, cloud, SaaS and private access—for any user,...

Information Technology modernization has been a consistent goal for organizations across the Department of Defense. And when it comes to logistics, there is a huge opportunity to streamline and increase efficiency. The process to acquire, administrate, and manage materiel (military materials and equipment) has left them with multiple legacy systems and outdated infrastructure. These legacy systems are an example of the condition of many Defens...

The value of achieving Continuous ATO (cATO) is well known at this point. What is less well known, however, are implementation details. Specifically, what categories of tools make it effective. Join us as we discuss the key concepts and components of a cATO architecture and walk through a use case of how the implementation works.

The widespread use of mission critical, data-intensive services have accelerated more now than ever, and the desire for cloud-ready network infrastructure to support modern battlespace requirements is growing. Seamless connectivity demands higher bandwidth capacity and lower latency, thus network operators are turning to the adoption of 400G optical technologies as part of their network modernization strategy. 400G network upgrades provide th...

Looking back over the last year, federal agencies have been forced to make some significant changes with respect to technology and cybersecurity in order to sustain their mission in a secure way and shift to a workforce that is largely distributed. The pandemic has forced government to rethink many of the practices and approaches that worked previously, but it has also opened up the possibility of challenging the status quo - and not only reth...

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...

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...

For the Department of Defense, data is critical—it must be accessible. Although data is often the DoD’s most strategic asset, data volume and complexity can make it difficult to optimize its benefits. The DoD is dedicated to optimizing its mission by operationalizing the power of data—data sharing, visibility, accessibility, governance and protection. The DoD’s commitment to cloud migration has become increasingly evide...