Registration is open to US federal government employees. Please use your US federal government email address to register.The Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Summit features colleagues who are working first-hand on initiatives geared toward attracting and strengthening vital cybersecurity talent. The Summit will be followed by a webinar series where experts share information about the federal cybersecurity workforce.Objectives: To provide strat...

On March 23, 2022, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will host a virtual workshop on behalf of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). OMB is interested in obtaining feedback from stakeholders to inform future implementation guidance for federal procurement of secure software. The Executive Order (EO) on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity exemplifies the importance of secure software purchased by the Federal...

The Manufacturing USA network meeting will be held on March 21-22, 2022 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm ET (virtually). The Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office is coordinating a meeting for the manufacturing innovation institutes and federal agencies in the Manufacturing USA® network. Participants will have an opportunity to network, share knowledge and information, explore challenges and opportunities, and exchange best practices related t...

This month we are excited to partner with the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) Learning Series on a webinar that will highlight how industry uses the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework). The NICE Framework is a voluntary tool used by organizations large and small, domestic and international, and across various sectors to help them recruit, develop, and retain cybersecurity talent. That is easy to say, but...

FISSEA, founded in 1987, is an organization run by and for Federal government information security professionals to assist Federal agencies in strengthening their employee cybersecurity awareness and training programs. FISSEA conducts an annual fee-based conference and has a “FISSEA Community of Interest” on GovLoop to pose questions and receive feedback from colleagues.

This is an opportunity to hear from National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) leadership about their important mission, a multi-million dollar laboratory expansion, cybersecurity implementation, and vendor opportunities in construction and IT. Participants will also have the opportunity to meet representatives from many of the NIST Operating Units and contracting officials at exhibitor tables, speak one-on-one with the panelists,...

The 8th Annual IT Security Automation Conference is the premier meeting of government and industry leaders shaping the future of security automation and continuous monitoring. ITSAC focuses on the breadth and depth of automation principles and technologies designed to support information technology (IT) security automation requirements across organizations in multiple sectors. This program also provides a special focus on tools that are compli...

On April 23 and 24, 2012, the NIST ITL Computer Security Division will host a two-day workshop about the cyber security needed for cyber-physical systems (CPSs), with a focus on results of research and real-world deployment experiences. The first day will have speakers that address CPSs across multiple sectors of industry (e.g., automotive, aviation, healthcare). The second day will focus on cyber security needs of CPSs in the electric Smart...

The 7th Annual IT Security Automation Conference (ITSA) is hosted by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), National Security Agency (NSA), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This conference will provide a common understanding for using specific open standards and new security technologies across various domains of interest including: Continuous Monitoring Software Assurance IT...

This meeting is open to Federal employees, industry, and the public.Advance registration is required. Agenda 8:30 a.m. Welcome and AnnouncementsKevin Stine, NIST 8:35 a.m. Information Security and Identity Management Committee Continuous Monitoring Initiatives and HistoryJohn Streufert, DOS 9:00 a.m. DHS Continuous Monitoring Strategy, Directions, and SAIR Tier IIIMatt Coose, DHS (invited) andTim McBride, DHS 9:30 a.m. DOD Continuous Monitorin...