Space is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing and most highly contested domains in the world today. The proliferation of commercial space satellites, the increasing militarization of space and the growing number of actors in the domain have contributed to boosted investments and a larger federal focus on space. However, many of the Department of Defense’s space programs are behind schedule and over budget today. In response, the U.S. g...

The Department of Defense is highly prioritizing digital modernization today as DOD agencies pursue advanced technology integration, adapt to meet the needs of today’s missions and prepare for the fights of the future. Guided by its DOD Digital Modernization Strategy for fiscal years 2019-2023, the Defense Department continues to make investments in priority areas including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud and C3. As DOD lea...

The National Defense Authorization Act, signed in December 2021, authorized more than $768 billion in defense spending for fiscal year 2022 – a jump of five percent that reflects the Pentagon’s significantly increased focus on artificial intelligence, machine learning, data sharing and cybersecurity, among other critical initiatives. With increased funding from the NDAA, the Department of Defense and military service branches will...

Join the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) – Southwest Chapter for the 2nd Annual Cyber & IT Day for Fort Huachuca. This will be a live event, and the event will be held at the Thunder Mountain Activity Center (TMAC). The date for this event will be Thursday, December 8, 2022. ​ The purpose of this event is to provide the latest cybersecurity updates to further educate post personnel on current cyber strategies, an...

BUILD TRUST AND CUSTOMER AFFINITY WITH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Whether you’re new to business development, you’re in a capture or supporting role, or you’re a seasoned professional, this course is for you. You will learn how to differentiate yourself by creating meaningful connections with customers and stakeholders. Secure Your Seat If You Are: Concerned about being perceived as “that” salesperson, a beltway band...

A conversation with Dr. John Balbus, Interim Director, Office of Climate Change and Health Equity Climate can have significant impact on human health. It has been shown that certain diseases flourish in wet environments, and we see that flu season ramps up as we go into winter. But the relationship between climate and health is greater than we think. Wildfires have been shown to increase air pollution, flooding, as has been shown in the recent...

This is the second in a five part DEAFCYBERCON webinar series designed to increase awareness of the need for diversity and access to careers for deaf women in cybesecurity. Join us for a moderated panel of deaf and hearing women discussing barriers to entry for deaf women in cybersecurity. The wage gap is significantly larger for deaf women and they face additional barriers to finding mentors and interview preparation. Advanced registration is...

If there’s one thing everyone has learned over the past two years, it’s that circumstances can change drastically with little notice. The challenge of remaining mission-centric during uncertain times have led to dramatic revisions in the ways the government does business. This panel will discuss the evolution of government procurement to address the challenges of workforce, cloud adoption, and uncovering actionable data to drive de...

The Intelligence Community is facing an unprecedented amount of cyber threats. Today’s complex and evolving geopolitical environment underscores the urgent need for the United States to shore up its intelligence, counterintelligence and cyber capabilities in order to remain competitive and stay abreast of the modern threat landscape. The internet, the digital revolution and new technologies have acted as catalysts for change within the...

In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, IT serves as the foundation for a wide range of important decisions, mission operations, technology capabilities and more. As organizations across the public and private sectors accelerate their modernization efforts, IT environments are becoming more and more essential to transforming the U.S. government into a digitally-enabled, technologically advanced competitor that can harness emerging...