This virtual event explores some of the decadal – if not generational – questions facing the Nation’s space enterprise. Years of planning and preparation culminated in the creation of the US Space Force in December 2019; however, much work remains to achieve the vision articulated in the 2020 Defense Space Strategy. As the US Space Force matures its strategy, operational concepts, and acquisition plans -- with a new administr...

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...

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...

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...

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...

AFCEA will be holding TechNet Augusta as a series of virtual events from January till July, leading up to our regularly scheduled in-person event in August, 2021. Content and networking will focus on key Army actions necessary to successfully Converge Information Capabilities in Support of Multi-Domain Operations.

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...

Adversaries of today’s armed forces are contesting all domains, including the electromagnetic spectrum and the information environment. To combat this threat, current defense research programs are looking towards multi-function RF and intelligent networking from distributed platforms – to ensure freedom of maneuver and dynamic access to congested and contested spectrum. Another key capability they are also looking to enable is dist...