A Practical Approach to A-123 Compliance Programs Join us for a unique, interactive workshop that "walks you through" the latest update of The Green Book which now conforms to the Internal Control Integrated Framework (COSO 2013). This training is focused on the current Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government as detailed in the Green Book. This 18 hour CPE course provides you with the tools to implement a compliance program th...

The 2024 Joint Air Survivability Summit will highlight key threats posed to aerial platforms from adversaries and the innovative technologies or strategies, which may be used to counter them. At this forum, senior level speakers will examine and detail the role of different approaches to enhancing airframe and crew survivability, including threat avoidance, test & evaluation, defensive aids, physical protection, and damage mitigation. Disc...

NDIA Electronics Division Meeting Join us for an insightful gathering of industry experts, government officials, and academia leaders as we delve into a comprehensive discussion centered around aligning public and private microelectronics ecosystems with defense programs of record. Our focus is on achieving the goals set forth by our national microelectronics strategy while ensuring sustainability for the future. Throughout this event, partici...

We are excited to announce that the 2024 GSA SmartPay Training Forum will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana from August 6-8, 2024! Whether you are brand new to the program or a seasoned professional, the GSA SmartPay Training Forum continues to be the premier training event for charge card program managers. The 3-day event will feature a comprehensive training schedule that will cover all aspects of...

This CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) Level 1 Implementation training event focuses on helping organizations establish a security foundation required for higher levels of the CMMC model. DoD contractors are required to be CMMC Level 1 certified by January 1, 2026. This first 4 CPE training event overviews the practices outlined in 48 CFR 52.204-21, which sets basic safeguarding requirements for covered contractor information...

The Integrated Program Management Division (IPMD) is the primary forum for exchanging views and information to promote and communicate integrated program management best practices. The IPMD actively works to foster a mutual understanding and effective working relationships between industry and government regarding the development, documentation, and maintenance of effective integrated program management processes. Join us August 21-22, 2024, a...

In this CPE training event, we overview the principles and implementation of Zero Trust Architecture to enhance your organization's security posture. Zero Trust Architecture, based on the NIST SP 800-207 criteria, revolutionizes the traditional approach to cybersecurity. It challenges the assumption of implicit trust within networks and promotes a model where trust is never granted by default. Instead, it emphasizes continuous analysis and eva...

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, law enforcement agencies face a multitude of cybersecurity challenges that demand innovative solutions and collaborative strategies. This panel will convene federal officials alongside industry leaders and academic experts to dissect the evolving landscape of cyber threats and vulnerabilities confronting law enforcement operations. Through a nuanced exploration of proactive prevention meas...

This 2 CPE training event "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information" is based on NIST SP 800-171 R3." In this webinar, we will overview the essential strategies and guidelines outlined in NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3 (R3) to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Our CPE training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or los...

Defense Strategies Institute is proud to announce our upcoming 9th Annual Counter Insider Threat Symposium to be held at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. on September 4-5, 2024. This Symposium will bring together leaders and experts across government and industry to discuss the current insider threat environment, as well as the technologies and policies necessary to disrupt and dismantle those threats and safeguard sensitive inf...