As the Obama administration and other key figures in the government continue to stress the critical nature of cyber security and the dangers/implications of cyber attacks, the nation has been given the mandate to update all systems in regards to cyber security. With the range and breadth of cyber threats on the rise, there are countless initiatives and programs currently in play. For this reason, IDGA’s Cyber Security for Government Summ...

IDGA’s Cyber Defense and Network Security Summit takes place just as the White House puts the finishing touches on the 2013 cybersecurity executive order and lays out the strategies and initiatives for the upcoming decade. Speakers from CYBERCOM, the Air Force, and Marine Corps will all share the latest cyber challenges and opportunities, while speakers from the Department of Homeland Security, National Security Agency and NATO will pres...

With an annual operating budget of $18 billion, DoD Military Intelligence programs have been instrumental in the war on terror. Human Geography has been at the forefront of these intelligence programs, often embodied in the Human Terrain Systems program which, with successful implementation, have recently increased from 22-31 operating teams in Afghanistan. In order for the US Military to operate in theatres where conventional warfare is not e...

2013 Small Business Conference Connect, Collaborate, CommitApril 11, 2013 Grand Hyatt Washington In a time when information technology and a mobile society have captivated our personal and business environments, it is not unusual to find small businesses at the brink of creative innovations. The 7th Annual SBC will capture that innovative spirit, making the Connection a reality; establishing a platform for Collaboration, where we are working t...

NDIA’s Test & Evaluation Division will be hosting a luncheon to honor the achievements of both the Walter W. Hollis Award and the Testers of the Year. WALTER W. HOLLIS AWARD The Walter W. Hollis Award is presented annually in recognition of lifetime contributions and achievement in the area of defense Test & Evaluation. The award is presented in the name of Walter W. Hollis who is recognized for his dedicated and long-standing se...

Join Navy's Task Force Energy and NDIA as we host the 2012 Naval Energy Forum. The theme for this year is "Art of the Long View: From Easter Island to the Spratlys," highlighting the importance of using energy in a judicious manner to enhance combat capability today and ensure availability of resources for future generations. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus, and other top Navy and Marine Corps leaders will be on hand to highlight progress towa...

IDGA's Military Antennas Summit you will learn about the latest technological advancements and capability requirements in the antennas world. The conference will provide a gathering of Senior Executive Personnel from both, the military and the industry. This years' event is the only ITAR compliant, US citizens only Summit, where the antennas community can meet and exchange their knowledge and latest improvements Leading experts include: Thomas...

The National Defense Industrial Association, in conjunction with AIA, will be hosting the TRI-Association Small Business Advisory Panel (TRIAD) Conference. The TRIAD was formed in 1967 to coordinate the efforts of small business subcontracting representatives from three industry associations – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and formerly Government Electronic Industries Association (...

Federal Government enterprises are creating, collecting, and coping with unprecedented volumes of information, amassed as structured and unstructured content and in diverse data types. This growing information universe is increasingly difficult to manage, particularly given recent budget cutbacks and resource constraints. To complicate matters, many agency professionals do not agree on the best way to manage or derive useful information from t...

Although the Federal Government has dabbled in telework implementation since the 1980s, it was not until the Administration issued the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 that most took notice and began in earnest to update their enterprise-wide telework policies, programs, and enabling technologies. During the past 18 months, many organizations have taken pro-active steps to, as one agency official recently said, to “turbo-charge” th...