DCSA Security Conference for DOD
Seats are filling up fast! Don’t miss out on your opportunity 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. Registration information and agenda highlights can be found here.
Introduction to Special Access Programs (SA101.01)
Prefer in-person instruction for security training? Register now for CDSE’s “Introduction to Special Access Programs” (SAPs) Sept. 9-12 in Rolling Meadows, Ill. This course focuses on the Department of Defense (DOD) Special Access Program (SAP) fundamentals and is designed to prepare students to become SAP Security Professionals. Course information can be found here.
Registration 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)
Let CDSE help you grow into a leadership role within DOD security. 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)
Are you a senior security manager or aspiring to be one? Take the next step with CDSE Education! “Managing a DOD Installation Security Program” virtual course, starting Aug. 19, covers risk-management techniques security managers can apply to develop 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)
Want to become a more effective security leader? Look no further than CDSE Education’s “Assessment and Evaluation of DOD Security Programs” course starting Aug. 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 on Aug. 18. The course information page can be found here.
The Pulse
Check out CDSE’s other great publication, The Pulse. This monthly newsletter provides information on new job aids, education courses, and much more. The July edition discusses the Security Professional Education Development, more commonly known as SPēD, Certification Program. You can find the July newsletter here.
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