December 10, 2020

Register Now for DVSCI

Registration is now open for the 2021 DOD Virtual Security Conference for Industry (DVSCI) on February 10 and 11, 2021! This year’s conference theme is “Back to Basics.” The agenda will include updates on changes to the Industrial Security and Personnel Vetting policies and topics such as, How to Run an Effective Insider Threat Program, Controlled Unclassified Information, and more. The conference is open to cleared industry under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).

Find out more and register here.

Registration Open For Spring Semester Education Courses

Registration is now open for the fall semester of CDSE Education classes that run from January 11 to May 7, 2021. Classes fill quickly, so please register early to secure your spot in the fall semester.

CDSE Education Division offers:

  • Tuition Free & Flexible 100% virtual instructor-led courses
  • Five Security Education Certificate programs
  • Highly qualified instructors
  • Real-world practical assignments
  • Virtual networking with professionals throughout the security community
You can learn more about the classes being offered and register for them by accessing the links here.
To register, log in to STEPP
If you have any questions, or need additional information, contact the CDSE Education Division.

Newly Archived Speaker Series

Did you miss any of our recent Speaker Series? No problem! Access these archived topics:

Know Your CDSE: Education

Check out all of our Speaker Series and webinars on the CDSE website for On Demand Webinars (includes CDSE Certificates of Training) and Previously Recorded Webinars (does not include certificates).

Upcoming Speaker Series

The Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE) invites you to participate in our upcoming January Speaker Series:

The Ins and Outs of the Foreign Travel Brief
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

You may be thinking, “Wow, this is so timely because we are doing so much foreign travel during this pandemic.” However, this brief contains vital information for when we are able travel again. Relax and join CDSE as we give a detailed overview of the Foreign Travel Brief (FTB).

Insider Threat and Prevention, Assistance, and Response (PAR) Capabilities)
Thursday, January 28, 2021
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET

PAR capabilities provide DOD leaders with options to care for their personnel who are at risk of potentially violent behavior and addresses their concerns. This webinar will discuss the importance of PAR capabilities to an effective insider threat program and its practical application.

Visit CDSE Webinars to sign up and join the discussion!

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