Department of State IT Vendor Day

September 19, 2019

Main State Department Exhibit Hall
Washington , DC
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj@fbcinc.com

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This event is a one-day tabletop exposition being held on-site at the Main State Department located in Washington, DC. We will have the exposition set up in the Exhibit Hall and attendees from the Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM) and other departments will attend.  

Why You Should Participate:

This audience is difficult to reach and the ongoing concept is to provide a forum where State Department personnel can evaluate new technologies, as well as company capabilities within an organized exposition.  Employees will be encouraged to meet with industry exhibitors throughout the day to learn about their products and services and to exchange ideas. 

The vendor space is limited and normally fills up quickly, so contact your FBC representative as soon as possible to secure your space.

STATE DEPARTMENT IT STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

INNOVATIVE DIPLOMACY

GOAL 1: Deliver Advanced Capabilities to Foster Collaboration, Knowledge Management and Analytics

Technological advances in today’s digital IT environment offer an almost borderless arena for collaboration, knowledge management, data analysis and innovation. We will continue to deliver tools to engage our foreign partners and to connect people to the knowledge and information they need when they need it in support of foreign policy and operations.

GLOBAL IT INFRASTRUCTURE

GOAL 2: Provide a Robust and Secure IT Infrastructure that Supports On-Demand Access to Information

The global workforce depends on a modernized, secure and scalable IT infrastructure to accomplish their mission. The IT infrastructure must be secure, resilient and meet worldwide conditions for on-demand access. It must protect our information and IT assets against increasing cyber threats and vulnerabilities yet simultaneously support new IT solutions that provide access to collaborative tools and enable mobility.

IT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

GOAL 3: Advance Business Management Practices to Transform Service Delivery

The Department is committed to delivering world class IT customer services through effective business management processes and procedures and a high-caliber IT workforce. We will enhance our business service offering and capabilities through collaborative and cooperative partnerships within the Department, and will transform our business model to adapt to evolving requirements in IT management and service delivery.

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Cyber Day

October 07, 2019

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) J.D. Hill Conference Center
Chantilly, VA
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj@fbcinc.com

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As part of Cybersecurity Awareness month in the Federal Government the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is conducting a series of events to highlight the need for Cybersecurity Awareness in the workforce.  Training sessions will be held in the J.D. Hill Auditorium and will be open to all NRO personnel and contractors with access to NRO HQ.  The event on 10/07/19 will be the only event featuring an Exposition of current Cybersecurity products and services and thus the only chance for vendors to reach the NRO audience.  The Expo will be held on the Atrium in the J.D. Hill Conference Center.

About NRO:

Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) develops and operates unique and innovative overhead reconnaissance systems and conducts intelligence-related activities for U.S. national Security.

The NRO also maintains ground stations at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, as well as a presence at the Joint Defense Facility Pine Gap, Australia, and the Royal Air Force Base Menwith Hill Station, United Kingdom. NRO spacecraft launch offices reside at Cape Canaveral AFB, Florida and Vandenberg AFB, California. 

The NRO, one of 16 Intelligence Community agencies, was officially established in September 1961 as a classified agency in the Department of Defense (DoD). The existence of the NRO and its mission were declassified in September 1992.

A hybrid organization consisting of some 3000 personnel, the NRO is jointly staffed by members of the armed services, the Central Intelligence Agency, and DoD civilian personnel. The NRO is managed by a Director, a Principal Deputy Director, and a Deputy Director.

The NRO is funded through the National Intelligence Program (NIP) and the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) consistent with the priorities and processes established by the DNI and the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence (USD(I)).

FUSION19

October 07 - 09, 2019

New Orleans Marriott
New Orleans, LA
Event Manager:Dave Johnson djohnson@fbcinc.com

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Join us for FUSION19, where seasoned practitioners, thought leaders, executives and solution providers from around the country gather to sharpen their skills, elevate the discussion and share knowledge about the most relevant trends, technologies and processes in Service Management. Through robust offerings, FUSION19 (hosted by itSMF USA) focuses on ITIL 4, DevOps, Agile, AI and more!

FUSION19 takes place October 7-9, 2019 at the Marriott New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana. This event delivers a vibrant audience of 500+ service management professionals and many of those attendees are decision makers with purchasing authority. This is your chance to engage with a community actively seeking new solutions that will enhance their workflows, and save them time and money!

More than 80% of past FUSION attendees are management level or higher, with job titles like CIO/CTO, Director or VP, Products Manager, Scrum Master, Senior-level Management, Service Delivery Manager and Service Support Manager. Top industries include Financial Services, Utilities, Healthcare, Government and Education, with two-thirds of attendees representing companies of 1,000 employees or more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to shine a spotlight on your product or service and connect with THE community of Service Management professionals. Spaces for this popular event are limited. Register today!

View the 2019 FUSION prospectus. 

About itSMF USA

itSMF USA is a Service Management Community dedicated to the promotion, adoption and advancement of Service Management best practices. This uniquely vendor-neutral, volunteer organization is led by Service Management professionals, who are committed to building an engaging and inspiring community, sharing knowledge and expertise, and unifying the Service Management industry. Organized into both in-person Local Interest Groups and virtual Communities of Interest, itSMF USA has collaborated with tens of thousands within the greater ITSM community since its founding in 2001.

NASA Ames 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Awareness & IT Day

October 16, 2019

Mega Bites Cafe - Building N-235
Mountain View, CA
Event Manager:Theresa Zichelli Theresa@fbcdb.com

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As part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month activities taking place the week of October 14th through October 18th, FBC will provide industry exhibits for the 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Day at NASA Ames. The industry exhibits, along with NASA Ames CISO/IT Security Office cybersecurity awareness exhibits, will be open to all ARC personnel on Wednesday, October 16th at Building N-235 - Ames Mega Bites Cafe. This will be an excellent opportunity to network with cybersecurity, SOC (Security Operations Center), Code I (Information Technology) and technical staff at ARC.

Space is limited to the first 20 companies that register.

About NASA Ames Research Center

NASA Ames Research Center is one of 10 NASA field installations.

At last estimate NASA Ames has over $3 billion in capital equipment, 2,300 research personnel and an $860 million annual budget. Ames plays a critical role in virtually all NASA missions in support of America's space and aeronautics programs. As a leader in information technology research with a focus on supercomputing, networking and intelligent systems, Ames conducts the critical R&D and develops the enabling technologies that make NASA missions possible. Ames also is a leader in nanotechnology, fundamental space biology, biotechnology, aerospace and thermal protection systems, and human factors research. Ames research in astrobiology focuses on the effects of gravity on living things, and the nature and distribution of stars, planets and life in the universe.

U.S. Department of Commerce Cybersecurity Awareness Symposium

October 17, 2019

Herbert C. Hoover Building - 1401 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC
Event Manager:Theresa Zichelli Theresa@fbcdb.com

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Approximately $2.5 billion is spent each year on computer hardware, software and services, networking, telecommunications and IT at the Department of Commerce.

To help ensure that the Department's budget is wisely and appropriately used, the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) hosts an annual Cybersecurity Awareness Sympoisum, featuring guest speakers from the global technology community, thought-provoking presentations and an exhibit hall.

This event is only open to federal agency employees and contractors, all of whom receive promotions about the event (FBC specifically targets all Department of Commerce HQ personnel, particularly those specializing in secure computing and related fields). The event attracts a broad audience throughout the Department of Commerce, its 12 bureaus and the surrounding agencies. Participating capability providers can expect personnel with titles such as: Security Specialist, Telecom Analyst, Program/Project Manager, Engineer and IT Specialist.

Exhibiting at the Cybersecurity Awareness Symposium at the Department of Commerce is a great choice for industry partners seeking to get face-to-face time with OCIO personnel, increase brand visibility and build trust with an engaged IT audience.

See you there!

About the Department of Commerce's Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)

The OCIO’s mission is to provide information technology leadership that advances the Department of Commerce’s mission, improves IT management effectiveness and delivers superior results to its customers and to the citizens of the United States. The OCIO supports the use of leading-edge IT to enable the Department to accomplish its mission effectively, while delivering excellence in the products and services provided to its customers. This is accomplished in part by leading the Department’s IT strategic and operational planning process and through the development and implementation of policies in the areas of information technology planning and oversight, management, acquisition, enterprise architecture, electronic government and cybersecurity.

CMS CISO Cybersecurity Forum

October 22, 2019

CMS Headquarters Auditorium
Baltimore, MD
Event Manager:Eric Longo eric@fbcdb.com

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About the Event:

Creating a culture of cybersecurity is critical for all organizations, including CMS. The internet is used to support many of their day-to-day activities and for many purposes. As technology improves, there is evidence that cyber-attacks are occurring more frequently and if they are successful, their impacts can be damaging. Knowing how to identify and prevent common cyber-attacks helps promotes a more secure internet environment for everyone. In support of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Information Security & Privacy Group (ISPG) is hosting the annual CISO Cybersecurity Awareness Forum & Training Exercise.

The goal during National Cybersecurity Awareness month is to engage and educate CMS staff on protecting information technology systems and data from cyber-attacks and to promote clear and consistent communications about cybersecurity and privacy protections.

About CMS:

The Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) works in partnership with the entire health care community to improve quality and efficiency in an evolving health care system and provides leadership in the broader health care marketplace. CMS covers 100 million people...through Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program and the Health Insurance Marketplace. To achieve a high quality health care system, they aim for better care at lower costs and improved health.

The Annual CMS Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) 2019 Cybersecurity Forum is hosted by the Information Security Privacy Group (ISPG) at CMS. 

The Vision for ISPG is to provide leadership to CMS in managing information security and privacy risks appropriate for evolving cyber threats. The Mission is to enable the safe use of sensitive and privacy data while servicing the healthcare needs of the nation.   

Creech AFB - AFCEA Cyber & IT Focus Day

October 23, 2019

Guardian Dining Facility
Indian Springs, NV
Event Manager:Dave Johnson djohnson@fbcinc.com

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The AFCEA - Las Vegas Chapter invites you to join a special event at Creech Air Force Base on October 23, 2019. Creech AFB - AFCEA Las Vegas Cyber & IT Focus Day is an excellent opportunity for information technology and cybersecurity companies to network face-to-face with Creech AFB personnel, while building trust and brand recognition. The event allows base personnel to receive CEU credits for attending educational sessions, plus attendees will also visit with the participating capability providers throughout the day.

Participating providers can expect to meet with personnel with titles like CST, Cyber Ops, Cyber Transport Tech, Executive Officer, GLO and ISSO. In the past, this event has seen strong support from the following groups:

• 12 AF Det 3: 12th Air Force Detachment 3-Persistent Attack and Reconnaissance Operations Center
• 30 RS: 30th Reconnaissance Squadron
• 432 ACMS: 432nd Aircraft Communication Maintenance Squadron
• 432 OSS: 432nd Operations Support Squadron

Several speaking opportunities are available for exhibiting companies. Topic areas include:

• Network Threats and Related Defense Strategies and Technologies
• Cloud Security
• Security of Mobile Applications and Devices
• Protecting Privacy of Personal Data Online, in Transit and at Rest
• Security Concerns of CInfoO and CSecO
• Technology Which can Help Meet Security Requirements

About the AFCEA Las Vegas Chapter:

AFCEA is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence and global security.

The AFCEA - Las Vegas Chapter serves the intelligence and IT communities in the greater Las Vegas area including Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, the Nevada Test and Training Range, local contractors, and businesses. Chapter leaders are located at Nellis in the 99th Communications Squadron and 57th Information Aggressor Squadron.

NASA Goddard Cybersecurity Day

October 24, 2019

NASA GSFC Building #8
Greenbelt, MD
Event Manager:Theresa Zichelli Theresa@fbcdb.com

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No one gets to the Moon alone.
Or anywhere else in space, for that matter.

It takes a massive amount of technology support to help scientists create rovers capable of sniffing out our cosmos. At NASA Goddard, it's the Information Technology and Communications Directorate (ITCD) team that provides a full range of IT services and capabilities – including desktop support, application development, collaboration tools, network engineering, and cyber security – so center scientists can focus on their missions.

Each year, ITCD hosts the Goddard Cybersecurity Expo at their secure facility to discuss cybersecurity and technology. You'll want to be there – the event has had a great, lengthy history in terms of both attendees and interest level:

• The audience is very engaged in all sessions and in the expo.
• In 2018, there were 200 attendees (all NASA Goddard employees).
• The CIO (chief adviser to the Goddard center director for IT strategy, planning, and IT service provisioning) and CISO always walk around to speak with vendors.
• There are 3-4 speaking sessions coordinated for the auditorium in building #8 (please submit an abstract - information will be available in August 2019.).
• Event has a unique setup that encourages constant interaction with attendees and allows Industry exhibitors to enjoy the sessions.
• This event is promoted to all NASA Cyber and IT-focused personnel, as well as the entire workforce at this location.

Exhibition spots sold out in 2018 – so register early!

If you have IT products or services that fall into the areas of capability, cybersecurity, and sustainability, this is a not-to-be-missed event. Put your brand in front of the professionals working behind the scenes to make our next interplanetary mission possible. Register now. 

 

NASA Goddard IT Overview

The NASA Goddard IT team brokers enterprise services from the agency to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions, and extends those services with local solutions to meet the unique requirements of the center’s science missions. NASA Goddard's IT can be divided into three major areas: capability, cybersecurity, and sustainability.

1. IT Capability: Enabling Goddard Science and Technology - Goddard manages and operates the IT services that the center’s workforce relies on every day: networks, telephones, video communications, custom software applications, and desktop and computing services. As part of NASA’s Communications Services Office, Goddard also plays a lead role in the agency’s mission network infrastructure. Goddard’s IT service delivery priorities are to ensure that the center’s IT infrastructure and application capabilities and services continue to meet evolving stakeholder needs and enable mission success.
2. Cybersecurity: Securing Goddard Science Data and Assets - Information security is fundamental to ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Goddard’s critical scientific and institutional data and IT assets. Goddard’s cybersecurity priority is to enhance and integrate information security throughout the system life cycle, ensuring that Goddard’s data and information are protected from cyber-attack. Goddard uses a risk-based approach to information security management, which balances the appropriate level of security the need to integrate emerging technologies to allow scientific collaboration and achieve mission success.
3. IT Sustainability: Optimizing Support for Goddard Science - The last major priority for IT at Goddard is to enable Goddard missions and science through innovative, sustainable, and transparent support and effective IT planning, enterprise architecture, and IT governance.

Nellis AFB - AFCEA Cyber & IT Focus Day

October 24, 2019

The Club - Nellis AFB
Las Vegas, NV
Event Manager:Dave Johnson djohnson@fbcinc.com

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The AFCEA - Las Vegas Chapter invites you to join a special event at Nellis Air Force Base on October 24, 2019. Nellis AFB - AFCEA Las Vegas Cyber & IT Focus Day is an excellent opportunity for information technology and cybersecurity companies to network face-to-face with Nellis AFB personnel, while building trust and brand recognition. The event allows base personnel to receive CEU credits for attending educational sessions, plus attendees will also visit with the participating capability providers throughout the day.

Participating providers can expect to meet personnel with titles like Chief of Infrastructure, CISO, Contract Specialist, Cyber Tester, ISSM, ISSO, IT Director, IT Manager, Network Manager and System Administrator. In the past, this event has seen strong support from the following groups:

• 328 WPS: 328th Weapons Squadron
• 505 TS: 505th Test Squadron
• 526 IS: 526th Intelligence Squadron
• 53WG OL-A: 53rd Wing Operating Location-Alpha
• 57IAS: 57th Information Aggressor Squadron
• 820 RHS: 820th Red Horse Squadron
• 926 FSS: 926th Force Support Squadron
• 99 CS: 99th Communications Squadron
• AFOTEC: Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center

Several speaking opportunities are available for companies that exhibit. Topic areas include:

• Network Threats and Related Defense Strategies and Technologies
• Cloud Security
• Security of Mobile Applications and Devices
• Protecting Privacy of Personal Data Online, In Transit and at Rest
• Security Concerns of CInfoO and CSecO
• Technology Which can Help Meet Security Requirements

About the AFCEA Las Vegas Chapter:

AFCEA is a non-profit membership association serving the military, government, industry and academia as an ethical forum for advancing professional knowledge and relationships in the fields of communications, IT, intelligence and global security.

The AFCEA - Las Vegas Chapter serves the intelligence and IT communities in the greater Las Vegas area including Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, the Nevada Test and Training Range, local contractors, and businesses. Chapter leaders are located at Nellis in the 99th Communications Squadron and 57th Information Aggressor Squadron.

About Nellis AFB:

The "Home of the Fighter Pilot," Nellis Air Force Base is home to the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, the largest and most demanding advanced air combat training mission in the world. At Nellis, they provide training for composite strike forces which include every type of aircraft in the Air Force inventory. Training is conducted in conjunction with air and ground units of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Forces from  allied nations.

Department of Transportation (DOT) Cybersecurity Symposium

October 29 - 30, 2019

Department of Transportation Headquarters, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE
Washington, DC
Event Manager:Dave Johnson djohnson@fbcinc.com

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Cybersecurity Symposium is 2 days of training sessions and educational seminars focused on the mission of protecting government networks and privacy. Hosted by the Office of the DOT Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the symposium is open to all Federal agencies and will take place at the DOT Headquarters Building.

The Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of Transportation on matters involving information and technology. The DOT CIO also has oversight responsibility over the entire Department of Transportation (DOT) IT portfolio of over $3 billion annually, the 6th largest in the federal government. Additionally, the CIO has operational responsibilities for the DOT Common Operating Environment consisting of local area networks, wide area networks, desktops and backend services for all DOT modes except FAA. 

One of the strategic objectives through FY2019 is to advance secure and innovative information systems and technology platforms that protect against cyber threats and support the efficient use of information and data for financial management.

• The performance goal under this objective is to strengthen the Cyber security posture of the Department through holistic situational awareness and risk management capabilities.
• The performance indicator is an enterprise, risk-based, cyber program that continuously adapts to changing threats, vulnerabilities, and assets in near-real time.

In conjunction with the symposium there will be a cyber exposition featuring industry and government exhibits.

Expected number of attendees: Based on the past two years is approximately 200. 

 

Majority of personnel come from Dept of Transportation as well as other agencies including:		Attendee titles have included:
Department of Agriculture (USDA)		CIO
Department of Commerce (DoC)		Deputy CIO
Department of Energy (DoE)		CISO
Department of State (DoS)		IT Specialist
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)		Program Manager
Federal Housing Administration (FHA)		Senior Systems Engineer
National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA)		Cyber Engineer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)		Security Architect
Office of Personnel Management (OPM

Why Exhibit?

DOT and the CISO will be hosting this event for the headquarters audience. You can reach the DoT, FAA, HTSA, OPM, and other agency cyber personnel over at this event.

USDA Cybersecurity Expo 2019

October 29 - 30, 2019

USDA HQ - Jamie L. Whitten Patio
Washington, DC
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj@fbcinc.com

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The 2019 USDA Cybersecurity Expo will provide its active participants with information and resources on today's vulnerabilities, incidents, security lifecycle, risks and mitigations. It will also identify ways to work together and build a solid security foundation program to meet future challenges and trends in cybersecurity.

This year's USDA Cybersecurity Vendor Expo will provide live demos and informational booths focused around the Expo topics. Exhibitors have the opportunity to network with government personnel and industry partners to discuss critical issues, and exhibiting company representatives may attend sessions (space permitting).

The USDA is forecasting high attendance at this event. Meet with senior executives, chief information officers (CIOs), information systems security program managers (ISSPMs), personnel from the USDA workforce, and federal and industry partners. The expected attendee audience is both IT professionals and those non-IT professionals who are assigned IT security roles.

The theme for the 2019 USDA Cybersecurity Expo is: “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.” This means all IT-related vendors are relevant and welcome. Join us!

USDA Strategic Goals
USDA has six IT Strategic Goals to support achievement of the Mission and Vision, and provide a tangible and actionable structure to produce results and achieve desired outcomes:

1. Align IT investments with mission and business priorities.
2. Enable innovative business driven solutions by simplifying and unifying information technology.
3. Optimize the use and value of information technology.
4. Protect and defend the enterprise information infrastructure, critical assets, and capabilities.
5. Enable information as a strategic asset for decision makers and citizens at any level.
6. Develop a high-performing workforce to support the USDA mission today and tomorrow.

 

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Cybersecurity Seminar & Expo

October 29, 2019

NRC HQ
Rockville, MD
Event Manager:Eric Longo eric@fbcdb.com

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Cyber-attacks at nuclear power plants don't just happen in Hollywood. That's because places with radioactive materials make incredibly tempting cyber targets.

With this real and ever-present threat, the Information Security Directorate of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) works diligently daily to provide technological protection for our nation's people and environment. Part of their comprehensive approach is to convene semiannually for a 1-day NRC Cybersecurity Seminar & Expo with government and industry sessions that focus on what's new and what's next in cyber.

Held at the NRC headquarters and hosted by the Office of the Chief Information Officer, this event attracts their IT and cyber personnel, as well as their contractors. Internally, NRC promotes the event as "HACK," which stands for "Helpful Applied Cyber Knowledge." Their well-received campaign encourages all NRC technology users to be aware of the impact of their activities on connected devices (both at home and in the workplace) and the threats they may potentially and unknowingly generate.

This event has a long history of solid attendance - from 150 to 200 attendees - and pleased exhibitors. Exhibitors set up in the atrium, which is directly connected to the Auditorium where sessions are held. NRC executives, including the CIO, CISO and Information Security Director, have all attended each expo for the past 2 years. Attendees from previous events included:

• Developers
• Engineers
• IT Analysts and IT Specialists
• Network Engineers and Mobility Engineers
• Project Managers
• Security Analysts and Security Specialists
• System Administrators

Exhibitors may also attend the sessions.

Register now!

 

Library of Congress Cyber Expo

October 30, 2019

Madison Building West Dining Room (LM-621)
Washington, DC
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj@fbcinc.com

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Get in front of an exclusive federal audience: our country's largest and oldest library.

Serving as a research arm of Congress, the Library of Congress (LOC) is responsible for supporting our government in fulfilling its constitutional research duties, and therefore needs high caliber IT and cyber capabilities to ensure the protection of the millions of books, manuscripts, photographs and other documents in its collections.

A perfect event for cyber and IT companies, the Library of Congress Cyber Expo (held during national Cybersecurity Awareness Month) is an important part of the LOC's internal education plan and efforts to engage private industry. Attendees all come from the 3-building LOC complex (which includes the Law Library and Copyright Office), where the internal promotion is excellent.

This event will also be promoted widely to the adjacent House and Senate buildings. Why would such busy legislators attend? Because lawmakers are starting to see their own need for training. In May, House representatives Kathleen Rice and John Katko introduced the Congressional Cybersecurity Training Resolution, requiring House employees to undergo cyber training. For more details, read this story from The Hill (5/2019), which cites Washington Cyber Roundtable Executive Director Barbara George saying, “Cyber awareness within the institution must be all-inclusive….” Few opportunities exist to get facetime with this important group. Don’t miss this one!

Expect a wide audience of attendees who manage our nation's document collection, including program managers, CISO personnel, technology officers and end users. The expo is held in the Mumford Room on the 6th floor of the main library, which is an excellent and centralized venue where LOC employees can network with participating exhibitors.

Register today!

DISA/Joint Service Provider (JSP) Cybersecurity Stand-down

October 31, 2019

DoD Mark Center
Alexandria, VA
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj@fbcinc.com

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Cybersecurity Stand-down is an opportunity for all members of the Joint Service Provider (JSP) to consider how the decisions they make affect the agency's cybersecurity readiness, learn better security practices and complete required training and documentation. This event is held in conjunction with the federal National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and staff participation is required by the agency. 

JSP hosts this event with an interest in all technologies along with cyber presentations from industry partners. JSP provides the full range of information technology equipment, services, solutions and customer support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer and Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) to meet mission and business requirements.

JSP became a Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) field activity as of 10/1/17. More than 430 DOD civilians and military members on staff became DISA employees. 

We invite you to participate as an exhibitor/presenter at the Mark Center - home to more than 6,400 federal and contractor employees from 7+ agencies, making this a very large concentration of Federal agencies under one roof. The Mark Center Building in Alexandria, Virginia, is the new location for the WHS, as well as a large number of other of the US Department of Defense (DoD) agencies. The Mark Center is one of the largest BRAC-related projects.

Mark Center Tenants & Attendees 
This event attracts a unique mix of personnel from some of the major employers at the Mark Center, including the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), the Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), the Defense Technology Security Administration (DTSA), the DoD Inspector General (DoDIG) and the DoD Education Activity (DoDEA). All accessible personnel receive invitations to attend.

In 2019, JSP is focused on modernizing the technical infrastructure that supports their customers, standardizing servers and migrating the Pentagon’s networks to the Joint Regional Security Stacks.

MUST BE A US CITIZEN TO ATTEND.

Fort Huachuca Technology & Cybersecurity Day

November 06, 2019

Thunder Mountain Activity Center (TMAC)
Sierra Vista, AZ
Event Manager:Eric Longo eric@fbcdb.com

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General Information

This one-day Technology Day is a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services to military and civilian personnel at Fort Huachuca. Industry partners will be able to visit with existing customers, build new relationships with the men and women of Fort Huachuca.

The event is being hosted and supported by the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) - Tucson Chapter, Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance, and InfraGard Arizona.

About Fort Huachuca

Fort Huachuca Fort Huachuca is home of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM)/9th Army Signal Command. Fort Huachuca has a population of roughly 6,500 active duty soldiers and 5,000 civilians. It is home to NETCOM/9th Signal Command, JITC, USAISEC, EPG, CSLA and more.

Attendees

FBC will promote the event and invite personnel from all major commands including: US Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM)/9th Signal Command, Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC), Information Systems Engineering Command (USAISEC), Electronic Proving Ground (EPG), Communications Security Logistics Activity (CSLA), Contracting, and information technology (IT) professionals from all subordinates and tenants.

Past attendees included: Directors, IT Specialists, Software Engineers, Computer Scientists, Cyber Security Analysts and Project Managers

US Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM)/9th Army Signal Command

NETCOM's mission is to install, engineer, operate and defend the Army's Network and Mission Command capabilities daily and through all phases of Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational (JIIM) operations. As directed, NETCOM also supports other national missions or contingency operations

IRS New Carrollton Federal Building (NCFB) Tech Expo

November 06, 2019

Upper Lobby and Cafeteria
Lanham, MD
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj@fbcinc.com

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Everyone knows the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has a large and important job to do: collecting revenue to fund our government. But doing that is - of course - a huge undertaking, requiring a robust cyber and IT team to ensure accuracy, safety and security. Meet this team face-to-face at the IRS New Carrollton Federal Building (NCFB) Tech Expo on November 6. The NCFB houses both the IT and Procurement divisions of the IRS, making this event a smart choice for any technology company wanting to get their product or service in front of procurement and IT personnel and contractors. This always popular event has limited capacity. We recommend signing up as early as possible.

General Information:
The IRS New Carrollton Federal Building houses the IT functions for IRS including the Applications Development, Enterprise Operations, Enterprise Services, and Management Associate CIO groups. As of 2015, the Procurement functions from the IRS Oxon Hill Constellation Centre complex have moved into the New Carrollton Federal Building as well.

IRS Background Information:
The IRS employs more than 92,000 people in its Washington, D.C., Headquarters and more than 650 offices in all 50 States, U.S. territories, and some U.S. embassies and consulates and relies extensively on computerized systems to support its financial and mission-related operations. As such, it must ensure that its computer systems are effectively secured to protect sensitive financial and taxpayer data. The IRS needs to ensure that it leverages viable technology advances as it modernizes its major systems and improves its overall operational environment.

From Objective 5 of the IRS Strategic Plan:
INVEST IN INNOVATIVE, SECURE TECHNOLOGY NEEDED TO PROTECT TAXPAYER DATA AND SUPPORT TAXPAYER, PARTNER AND IRS BUSINESS NEEDS.
At the core of our operations is an IT infrastructure that has served us well for many years. We take pride in our ability to administer the Tax Code each filing season, and the strength of our IT systems and applications are a strong asset in doing so. We have implemented various initiatives in recent years to modernize our IT systems, enable daily return processing, improve the breadth of digital taxpayer services and enhance the security of our systems to successfully combat cyber threats. These efforts have been crucial to our success, and we must continue to innovate our technology systems over the next four years.
As taxpayers’ needs change, security threats increase and technologies evolve, we will invest in the appropriate technology and IT workforce skills to support and improve our operations. We will continue to reduce disparate IT systems and apply a common architecture to be more responsive to IRS business needs. We will bolster the security of our IT systems and enhance authentication capabilities to broaden digital services to taxpayers and stakeholders. Furthermore, we will apply technology to reduce our dependence on manual processing and equip our workforce with tools that improve their performance and provide greater workplace flexibility. By improving collaboration and governance between business and IT, we will ensure our technology capabilities meet the needs of taxpayers, partners and the IRS workforce.

Strategies:

• Ensure a common, robust technology and data architecture exists to improve core tax administration, support cost-effective operations and protect IRS data, systems and networks from security breaches.
• Develop the authentication capabilities and technology required to expand secure, digital services to taxpayers.
• Enable electronic workflow that reduces or eliminates manual processing.
• Further develop a flexible and agile technology environment that enables IT to better meet business needs.
• Provide our workforce with reliable, advanced technology that enhances performance and enables flexibility.

CyberForce Powered by Phoenix TS

November 07, 2019

University of Maryland Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
College Park, MD
Event Manager:Theresa Zichelli Theresa@fbcdb.com

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CyberForce Powered by Phoenix TS is a gathering of government and industry to bridge the managerial, operational and technical skills gaps of today's cybersecurity workforce. This event will be held at the Samuel Riggs Alumni Center at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md., on Thursday, November 7, 2019.

Since 1998, Phoenix TS has committed and delivered on the promise of high quality training services with results at an affordable price point, earning the trust of both public and private sector customers by consistently delivering excellent training results. Phoenix TS offers a full catalog of vendor specific and vendor agnostic IT, business process and management training solutions. Their focus on building an enjoyable learning environment is a major reason their students return time after time.

Event speakers hail from NIST, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense, as well as from private industry. Attendees discuss the themes and trends that are influencing the Federal/DoD cyber landscape. 

Expected Number of Attendees: 200

Why Exhibit? There will be a strong agenda made of stellar speakers and trainings. We expect 200+ attendees to enjoy sessions, breakouts and certification classes throughout the day. The expo hall is located directly outside of the main session/breakout area. The speakers will be discussing the themes and trends that are influencing the Federal/DoD cyber landscape. Exhibitors and sponsors can attend all the sessions. 

For more information, visit the official CyberForce Powered By PhoenixTS website: www.fbcinc.com/cyberforce

TSA, DEA, US Marshals IT & Tech Expo at Arlington

November 12, 2019

Residence Inn Arlington Pentagon City
Arlington, VA
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj@fbcinc.com

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TSA is focused on protecting the U.S. transportation sector against cyber attacks. "Partnering with the private sector partners to secure surface transportation from cyber attacks is a critically important and complex undertaking," said TSA Surface Division Director Sonya Proctor. In conjunction with TSA, DEA and the U.S. Marshals Service know that cyber protection and Data Analytics is a crucial part of their agency mission.  

To support these efforts, FBC will be hosting the TSA, DEA and US Marshals IT & Cyber Expo on November 12, 2019 at the Marriott Residence Inn directly across the street from this group of agencies. Coordinated promotion efforts will be made to these Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) agencies.

Hurry! This event has a limited capacity. Register now!

About the TSA
TSA’s mission is to protect the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. Currently TSA has a 5-year cybersecurity roadmap they was put in place late 2018. This roadmap is an agency first and stresses the need to protect the cyber and physical transportation infrastructure. Learn more about their strategic priorities. 

About the DEA
The DEA released its most recent IT strategic plan in March 2019. Their goals include effectively investing in technology, protecting critical mission assets and building innovative capabilities. Learn more about their strategic priorities. 

About the U.S. Marshals
The U.S. Marshals are still working through their 2012-2018 strategic plan. In this plan, Goal 6 is to develop a strong and efficient operating infrastructure by modernizing business processes and systems. Learn more about the IT solutions they continue to seek.

IT & Cyber Day at Ft. Detrick

November 13, 2019

Community Center Building
Ft. Detrick, MD
Event Manager:Eric Longo eric@fbcdb.com

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Fort Detrick takes cybersecurity very seriously.

And it should, since it's a Maryland Army base with a complex of laboratories that defend the nation against biological weapons. This year, it's holding its first-ever IT & Cyber Day at Fort Detrick.

This one-day event features training sessions and exhibits allowing the Army post's varied audience to connect and discuss the IT and cyber issues that are unique to Fort Detrick.

What should you expect?

• This event will be promoted to IT and cybersecurity personnel at the Fort's 3 major groups: U.S. Army Fort Detrick Garrison commands, the National Cancer Institute and the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRID).
• Expected personnel include: program managers, information systems security engineers; staff from the Network Enterprise Center (NEC), Signal Battalion, Information Assurance Training Center, Information Systems Engineering Command, IT and CIO personnel; and other technical groups.
• This event will be held at the Community Activities Center, which has top-notch technology and convenient parking.

Capability providers with technology relevant to the emerging field of "cyberbiosecurity" should absolutely attend this event. The Army's Medical Device Cyber Team would also be interested in meeting makers of advanced medical technology, as this December 2018 story on the risks and benefits of technology notes.

This IT & Cyber Day offers an exceptional chance to network with an important group of scientific and military cyber personnel for the first time.

We hope to see you at Fort Detrick.

Securing Academic Facilities in Every Community Conference (SafeCon)

November 19 - 20, 2019

Hilton Orlando
Orlando, FL
Event Manager:Theresa Zichelli Theresa@fbcdb.com

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After 1999's unthinkable Columbine tragedy, law enforcement and communities nationwide grappled with the best ways to counter school violence and safeguard our academic facilities. Twenty years later – with our nation still reeling from Sandy Hook, Parkland and other violent acts – school shootings have sadly become part of the next generation's lexicon in a way that was once unimaginable.

SafeCon 2019 envisions a better future. Held this year in Orlando, Fla., November 19-20, SafeCon will deliver key findings and core recommendations on how to improve, change and/or eliminate systemic issues to prevent these tragedies. Informed by the state of Florida's recently completed in-depth review of 2018's Parkland school shooting, the event will cover insights on the incident and the response from law enforcement, as well as proposed security enhancements, police and school training, medical response protocols, and future student mental health and threat assessments. 

Obviously of great national interest, SafeCon is a very powerful tool for improving school security practices. This first-of-its-kind, 2-day conference will include an exposition with capability providers that can assist law enforcement personnel, academic community members and government entities with their strategies to protect our schools. We expect 500 attendees from law enforcement, city administration and school administration, including human resources personnel, superintendents and board members.

Attendees will be looking to you for educational tools and resources on preventing school violence incidents. There will be sessions on preparedness, implementing best security practices, crisis communication, social media monitoring and more.

According to the 2020 Florida Budget, Safe Schools Allocation will increase by $18,043,981 and Mental Health Assistance Allocation will increase by $5,762,714. Click here to learn the Top 10 Things School Administrators Need to Know About the 2020 Budget.

Let's Secure Academic Facilities in Every Community.

See you at SafeCon.

Please visit the SafeCon Website for additional information. 

U.S. Department of State/Foreign Service Institute Technology Expo

November 20, 2019

Building D (Field House)
Arlington, VA
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj@fbcinc.com

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Join FBC at the U.S. Department of State (DOS) - Foreign Service Institute (FSI) for the DOS /FSI Technology Expo – an exclusive one-day tabletop exposition held on-site where capability providers can showcase their top products and services to the agency that delivers world-class diplomatic training.

Demonstrate what your company does best. You'll be able to connect with DOS/FSI staff, personnel, contractors and students who may otherwise be inaccessible. Throughout the busy day, hundreds of employees attend the expo to exchange ideas and learn more about the products and services your company offers. In 2019, this is the only opportunity to get in front of this particular and important DOS audience.

Just 10 minutes from the main State Department building in DC, FSI is situated on a campus-like setting in Arlington, VA. Based out of the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center, FSI includes four schools and one center: the School of Language Studies, School of Professional and Area Studies, the School of Applied Information Technology, the Leadership and Management School and the Transition Center. All five have wide and varied needs for your IT and technology solutions.

Don't miss this great opportunity to get in front of this elite group. Register today!