This biannual conference, presented in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), serves as the forum for executive-level security leadership and policy-makers across the federal agencies and U.S. Industry to convene to address major government security topics. Don’t miss this opportunity for candid discussion, high-level networking, and updates on important subjects. Themes and challenges addressed include:Cont...

Federal agencies have to undergo independent audits to demonstrate compliance with Federal IT audit controls from guidelines such as Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE), Financial Improvement and Readiness Guidance (FIAR), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance, as well as other Federa...

The role of AI in responding to security threats has taken on new urgency as agency leaders grapple with AI's emergence into mainstream business applications. However, threat actors are moving just as quickly to capitalize on AI to advance their attacks.Secure your spot at the Google Public Sector Summit on Wednesday, October 16 to hear how agency and industry experts are approaching the widening intersection of AI and security. You'll hear fr...

From the delivery of healthcare and public benefits to emergency management and national security, incorporating emerging technologies provides opportunities for government at all levels to enhance constituent services and increase engagement more broadly. Leveraging today’s rapidly evolving technology and available tools, government agencies can better distill large amounts of data to derive holistic insights, promptly identify areas fo...

Quantum computing is an emerging technology with potentially far-reaching implications for national prosperity and security. The maturity of currently-available quantum computers is not yet at a level such that they can be used in production for large-scale, industrially-relevant problems, and they are not believed to currently pose security risks. However, four trends — new algorithms, error mitigation, circuit knitting, and the commerc...

Are you looking to enhance your knowledge of security and privacy controls? Join our upcoming 4 CPE event focused on Security and Privacy Controls based on NIST SP 800-53 Revision 2 (R2). This event will provide you with valuable insights into the recommended security controls for federal information systems. NIST Special Publication (SP) 800-53 Revision 2 offers specific guidance on the application of security controls to Industrial Control...

SO/LIC Division Mission Helping industry, government and the public understand the critical role of special operations (SO) and low-intensity conflict (LIC) forces in our national security strategy and how these forces are integrated into our military structure is the mission of NDIA’s SO/LIC Division. Event details will be available soon! Check back for updates.