DCSA Security Conference for DOD
Registration is now open for the DCSA Security Conference for DOD taking place Aug. 26-28. This annual conference serves as a premier forum that brings together key stakeholders from across the DOD to discuss evolving security policies, best practices, and collaborative approaches to protecting national security. Registration information and agenda highlights can be found here.
Registration Now Open for Fall 2025 Education Courses
Registration for CDSE Education classes for the upcoming Fall 2025 semester is officially open. All CDSE graduate-level courses have been evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) for credit recommendations, allowing you to transfer your credits toward the completion of a degree program. Those eligible to take these courses are U.S. Government civilian employees or U.S. military service members. The best part about CDSE education course; they are free! You can learn more about the classes here. To register, log into STEPP here.
Organizational Considerations in Applying Security Within Federal and DOD Bureaucracy (ED-502.10)
Register today for CDSE Education’s Organizational Considerations in Applying Security within Federal and DOD Bureaucracy course (ED502.10) beginning Aug. 19. This 16-week course presents an in-depth look at how to work within the Federal and DOD bureaucracy to accomplish security missions and objectives. The course will address how security professionals can support military operations and DOD programs most effectively. Registration ends Aug. 18. The course information page can be found here.
Managing a DOD Installation Security Program (ED-507.10)
Take your education to the next level with CDSE Education! The Managing a DOD Installation Security Program course covers the ways in which the senior security manager can, by using appropriate risk-management techniques, apply a knowledge of DOD security requirements to lead development of a comprehensive, capabilities-based installation security plan. Registration ends Aug. 18 for this 16-week course. The course information page can be found here.
Assessment and Evaluation of DOD Security Programs (ED-509.10)
Looking to enhance your knowledge in security management? Look no further than CDSE Education’s Assessment and Evaluation of DOD Security Programs course. This 16-week course covers the ways in which security managers can establish and share concrete achievements or measurements (metrics) that effectively demonstrate the impact of security programs and activities. Registration ends Aug. 18 for this 16-week course. The course information page 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.
Indirect Assessment of Suicidality: A Novel Decision Support Tool Webinar
Don’t miss this exciting webinar from CDSE! The Indirect Assessment of Suicidality: A Novel Decision Support Tool webinar discusses the use of a decision support tool in the context of multidisciplinary teams for assessing risk level of suicide. The webinar is on Thursday, July 24 from 1-3 p.m. ET. Webinar information and registration 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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