DCSA Security Conference for DOD
The countdown is on! One month left to register for the virtual DCSA Security Conference for DOD held 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. And with no travel arrangements to make, you can attend right from your desk. What are you waiting for? Registration information and agenda highlights can be found here.
DOD Security Specialist Course (GS101.01)
This is a training opportunity you don’t want to miss! Join us Sept. 9-18 for CDSE’s “DOD Security Specialist” course at the Linthicum, Md., training center. This seven-day course provides students with fundamental knowledge to perform common DOD security tasks and practices in industrial, personnel, information, and physical security disciplines. Certain prerequisites apply. Course information and registration can be found here.
Registration Now Open for Fall 2025 Education Courses
Turn Security Training into college credit with CDSE! Fall registration is open for CDSE’s graduate-level courses. These courses, evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) for credit recommendations, are a valuable opportunity for U.S. Government civilian employees and U.S. military service members to transfer credits toward a degree program. And the best part? These courses are free! Explore the course catalog 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, starting August 19, covers the ways in which the senior security manager can, by using appropriate risk-management techniques, apply 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 starting August 19. 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.
The Pulse
Don’t forget to check out CDSE’s other publication, the Pulse. The July edition discusses the Security Professional Education Development, more commonly known as SPēD, Certification Program. Also, learn about new job aids, education courses, and much more. You can find the July newsletter here.
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