DCSA Security Conference for DOD Offers Army Breakout Session
Are you a soldier or federal employee affiliated with the U.S. Army? DCSA is proud to partner with the Army to host an exclusive breakout session Aug. 28 at the conclusion of the conference. Breakout session discussion topics were curated by the U.S. Army to include continuous transformation, personnel security, continuous vetting, insider threat, foreign disclosure and more. Individuals affiliated with the U.S. Army can register for this special breakout session here. Registration information and agenda highlights for the main security conference can be found here.
Registration Open for Fall 2025 Education Courses
This is your final opportunity to register for CDSE Education’s Fall 2025 courses! Evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) for credit recommendations, these courses are a valuable opportunity for U.S. Government civilian employees and U.S. military service members to transfer credits toward a degree program. The final day to register is Monday, Aug. 18, with classes beginning Tuesday, Aug. 19. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Explore the course catalog here. To register, log into STEPP here.
Shadow Banking and Financial Fraud: Exploring North Korea’s Fraud and Sanctions Evasion Schemes
North Korea poses a serious threat to national security. Learn more about their financial schemes with CDSE’s latest webinar “Shadow Banking and Financial Fraud: Exploring North Korea’s Fraud and Sanctions Evasion Schemes” Sept. 18 from 12-1:30 ET. Attendees will develop an understanding of the covert methods used by North Korea to generate and move huge sums of money. This session will walk-through real-world examples of fraud, money laundering, and conspiracies that unjustly enrich the regime, as well as red flags and risk indicators across business sectors. Webinar information and registration 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.
Insider Threat Detection Analysis (INT200.10 VILT)
Insider threats are one of the biggest risks to national security. But they aren’t always the result of a foreign enemy. Learn about these risks with CDSE’s virtual instructor-led “Insider Threat Detection Analysis” course Sept. 22-26. This 5-day training allows learners to apply critical thinking skills and applicable structured analytic techniques to potential insider threat indicators. Can’t make the next class? Check out the newly released FY26 schedule here.
The Pulse
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