DCSA to Update Security Training URLs
STEPP (CDSE Learning Management) and SAH (CDSE Security Awareness Hub) are moving to DCSA-owned domains to align with DCSA’s mission of providing premier security training services. Users will need to update URL links only if they bookmarked. The new URLs will be active on or before June 30, while the old URLs will be deactivated on June 30. The new STEPP link can be found here, while the new SAH link can be found here. Training access will remain available, and no other impacts are anticipated. There is no impact to login, please use your current login process. The STEPP FAQs page can be found here.
Security Training Annual Reports
The 2024 Security Training (ST) Annual Report is here! In FY24, ST made significant progress in advancing its mission to enhance security education, expand accessibility, and pursue accreditation. These efforts strengthened the Defense Security Enterprise (DSE) and ensured a well-trained workforce capable of safeguarding national security. Read about the Defense Security Enterprise training transformation plan, instructor-led course expansion, CDSE accreditation news, and more. The full report can be found here.
DCSA Security Conference for DOD
Save the date! The virtual DCSA Security Conference for DOD will take place August 26-28. Approximately 3,000 security professionals are expected to attend. Stay tuned for further details and registration information.
Behavioral Threat Analysis: Recognizing Concerning Indicators
Catch CDSE’s Behavioral Threat Analysis: Recognizing Concerning Indicators webinar June 26 from 12-1:30 p.m. ET. This webinar will provide an overview of Shaw and Seller’s Critical Pathway to Insider Risk. Cycles of incivility arise when individual and organizational behaviors of concern intersect. Further, recognizing behaviors is often a barrier to effective insider risk reporting. Strategies for interrupting cycle of incivility and effective threat management will also be covered. Registration information can be found here.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risks and Threats to National Security Webinar
Along with the many benefits artificial intelligence has created, security risks and concerns are now more prevalent than ever. Learn more about AI with CDSE’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risks and Threats to National Security webinar July 17 from 1-2:30 p.m. ET. Learn about managing and mitigating security risks in the modern world and how AI will impact national security going forward. Webinar registration information can be found here.
Fundamentals of National Security Adjudications VILT PS101.10
Don’t miss CDSE’s Fundamentals of National Security Adjudications virtual instructor-led course July 22-30. This seven-day course will cover the fundamentals of the personnel security program, and the role of adjudicators along with investigative, counterintelligence, and law enforcement personnel in the personnel security program. Recommended attendees include DOD and federal civilians who adjudicate eligibility for assignments to sensitive positions. Certain prerequisites apply. Registration information can be found here.
Personnel Vetting Seminar PS200.10
Registration is open for CDSE’s Personnel Vetting Seminar August 5-6! This virtual instructor-led course goes over the requirements associated with the reform of the Federal Government’s personnel vetting system, also known as Trusted Workforce 2.0. Topics discussed include end-to-end personnel vetting operations to include the federal background investigations program, National Security Adjudications, and Continuous Vetting in a collaborative environment. Seminar registration can be found here.
Physical Security and Asset Protection PY201.01
Mark your calendars! Register now for CDSE’s Physical Security and Asset Protection instructor-led course August 18-22 in Linthicum, Md. This five-day course focuses on regulatory guidance, methodologies, and concepts for protecting DOD assets. After completing the course, students will be able to review and demonstrate knowledge of physical security concepts, measures, countermeasures, and aids, as well as Analyze threats, vulnerabilities, and risks to DOD assets and the different methodologies to manage risk. Certain prerequisites apply. Registration information can be found here.
The Pulse
Don’t forget to check out CDSE’s other publication, the Pulse. The May edition discusses how mental health, security clearances, and misconceptions surrounding the subject. Also, learn about new job aids, education courses, and much more. You can find the May newsletter here.
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