2025 Virtual DCSA Security Conference For Industry
There’s still time to register for the 2025 Virtual DCSA Security Conference for Industry on April 23-24! Don’t miss your opportunity to hear from panelists discussing policy and operational updates, personnel security updates, and industrial security integration updates from the U.S. military. This year’s theme – “The Power of Partnership: Trust in People, Facilities, Systems, and Data” emphasizes the important role of trust and building strong partnership across the defense industrial base. We’re honored to feature DCSA Director David Cattler, who will kick off the conference with a special welcome session on April 23. DCSA Deputy Director Daniel Lecce will kick off day 2 of the conference April 24. For more information and to register, follow the conference link here.
Getting Started Seminar For Facility Security Officers
There’s still time to sign up for the next Getting Started Seminar (GSS) for Facility Security Officers (FSOs) June 9, at this year’s NCMS Annual Training Seminar! This course is not only a great way to get started as a new FSO, but also a way for experienced FSOs to keep informed on industrial security guidance and emerging trends. Students work in collaboration with other security professionals, exploring security topics through practical exercises. Topics include the DD 254, insider threat, reporting requirements, counterintelligence, security and contractor reviews, security training and briefings, and personnel security. For more information on this seminar and how to register, visit the course page here.
Supply Chain Threat Awareness (CI102.16)
April is National Supply Chain Integrity Month! Learn why supply chain integrity is so important with CDSE’s Supply Chain Threat Awareness eLearning course. You will learn the importance of supply chain threat awareness and Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM). Students will be able to list risk mitigation strategies and identify potential threats to the supply chain. For more information on this eLearning course and how to register, follow the link here.
Introduction To Special Access Programs (SA101.01)
Don’t miss CDSE’s Introduction to Special Access Programs instructor-led course! During this multi-day course, students will learn about the DOD’s Special Access Program fundamentals, preparing them to become SAP Security Professionals. The lessons address security enhancements across all security disciplines, compliance inspections and their requirements, annual reviews, and audits. For more information and other dates, visit the course page here.
Physical Security And Asset Protection (PY201.01)
Are you a physical security professional looking to increase your knowledge on how to protect DOD assets? Check out CDSE’s 5-day Physical Security and Asset Protection instructor-led course! Students will learn how to identify and use regulatory guidance, methodologies, and concepts to protect DOD assets. They will examine physical security plan components and identify assets, stakeholders, and protections. Certain prerequisites apply. Sign up for the course here.
The Pulse
Don’t forget to check out CDSE’s other publication, the Pulse. This month’s edition discusses a recent congressional subcommittee hearing on the impact of supply chain threats, and how these threats can be mitigated. Also, learn about new job aids, education courses, and much more. You can find the April edition here.
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