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Monday, November 30, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Mobile devices are often discussed in terms of organizational risk and while there certainly is the potential, this session will discuss how organizations can utilize mobile devices to bolster security.  Technologies previously cost prohibitive to smaller oganizations can now be leveraged including: Two-Factor Authentication Employee Tracking Physical Access Controls Combining mobile device security with traditional authentication methods have the opportunity to strengthen organizational information security posture....
    Speaker(s)
    Speaker (confirmed)
    Kevin Harris, Ph.D.
    Program Director for Cyber Security, Information Systems Security, and Information Technology Management
    American Public University System
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      Monday, November 30, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

        Join us for a deeper dive into milCloud® 2.0’s offerings in a discussion session featuring GDIT and partners, previously featured at our milCloud® 2.0 Virtual Event on September 10th. During the first panel session, we’ll drill down into our Data Centric Architecture that enables milCloud® 2.0’s DoD mission partners to accelerate cloud adoption, improve data management, and consume services from the data center to the tactical edge and in the cloud. The second session will provide participants with specific use cases of how DISA and DoD mission partners are moving to the cloud in support of the warfighter. We will cover... ...read more...

          Monday, November 30, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

            There exists a missing link in classified network physical security specifically dealing with the endpoint embracing the connection from the wall to the desktop and the network user interface.  This gap in protection has been virtually ignored, enabling catastrophic breaches in security from insider threats, most notably, Bradley (Chelsea) Manning and Edward Snowden. This session focuses on the nature of the insider threat as it relates to the network endpoint.  The discussion covers shortcomings of existing policies and how archaic countermeasures have not kept pace with technology and emerging threats.  A new cohesive strategy for network security integrated with cybersecurity from the user to the cloud needs to be... ...read more...
            Speaker(s)
            Speaker (confirmed)
            Robert "Bob" Bauman
            President & Chief Executive Officer
            Trusted Systems, Inc.
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              Tuesday, December 01, 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

                Speaker(s)
                Speaker (confirmed)
                James L. Travis, Ph.D., CISM
                Senior Manager for Public Safety Communications Enterprise
                Defense Information Systems Agency
                Speaker (confirmed)
                MG Garrett S. Yee, USA
                Assistant to the Director
                Defense Information Systems Agency

                  Tuesday, December 01, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                    Speaker(s)
                    Speaker (confirmed)
                    Jim Matney
                    VP/GM DISA & Enterprise Services
                    GDIT
                    Speaker (confirmed)
                    Eric McGrane
                    Growth Director, DISA & DoD Enterprise Services
                    GDIT
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                        Speaker(s)
                        Speaker (confirmed)
                        Zain Ahmed
                        Regional Vice President for Federal
                        Lumen
                        Tracks:
                            Speaker(s)
                            Speaker (confirmed)
                            Jim Carnes
                            Chief Security Architect, Office of the CTO
                            Ciena
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                                Here is where you find 5G technology explained—how 5G works, why 5G is important and how it’s changing the way the world connects and communicates. At Dell Technologies, we’ve enabled the foundational breakthroughs that make 5G possible.   ...
                                Speaker(s)
                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                Chris "CT" Thomas
                                Lead Systems Architect
                                Dell Technologies Public Sector
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                                    Speaker(s)
                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                    Andrew Balzarini
                                    Director, Marketing & Alliances
                                    Wildflower International, Ltd.
                                    Tracks:

                                      Tuesday, December 01, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

                                        Speaker(s)
                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                        John E. Holloway, Jr.
                                        Lead, DoD Public Safety Communications and DISA High Frequency Communications, Cyberspace Operations Directorate
                                        Defense Information System Agency
                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                        James L. Travis, Ph.D., CISM
                                        Senior Manager for Public Safety Communications Enterprise
                                        Defense Information Systems Agency

                                          Tuesday, December 01, 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

                                            Speaker(s)
                                            Keynote (confirmed)
                                            Tony Montemarano
                                            Special Assistant to the Director
                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
                                              Presentations:
                                              • Wednesday, December 02, 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
                                              Speaker(s)
                                              Speaker (confirmed)
                                              Anthony J. Rhem, Ph.D. United States
                                              CEO/Principal Consultant
                                              A.J. Rhem & Associates
                                                • Wednesday, December 02, 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
                                                Speaker(s)
                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                Joseph "Joe" Koskey
                                                Director, Army Knowledge Management Proponent
                                                US Army Mission Command Center of Excellence
                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                David Van Laar
                                                Military Analyst/Capabilities Developer
                                                US Army Knowledge Management Proponent
                                                  • Wednesday, December 02, 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM
                                                  Speaker(s)
                                                  Speaker (confirmed)
                                                  Brian Drake
                                                  Director of Artificial Intelligence
                                                  Directorate of Science and Technology's Future Capabilities and Innovation Office
                                                    • Wednesday, December 02, 3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                    Arthur Murray, Ph.D.
                                                    President and Chief Operating Officer
                                                    Applied Knowledge Sciences

                                                      Tuesday, December 01, 9:55 AM - 10:25 AM

                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                        Keynote (confirmed)
                                                        VADM Nancy A. Norton, USN
                                                        Director, Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                        Commander, Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network
                                                        Tracks:

                                                          Tuesday, December 01, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                            Jon R. Marcy
                                                            President and CEO
                                                            Netmaker Communications, LLC

                                                              Tuesday, December 01, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                LTG John R. "Bob" Wood, USA (Ret.)
                                                                Executive Vice President
                                                                AFCEA International
                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                Christopher Barnhurst
                                                                Deputy Director
                                                                Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                Tony Montemarano
                                                                Special Assistant to the Director
                                                                Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                VADM Nancy A. Norton, USN
                                                                Director, Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                Commander, Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network

                                                                  Tuesday, December 01, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                    Laurie Flaherty
                                                                    Coordinator, National 911 Program
                                                                    US Department of Transportation

                                                                      Tuesday, December 01, 11:05 AM - 11:15 AM

                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                        The Honorable John Sherman
                                                                        Chief Information Officer
                                                                        Department of Defense
                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                          Tuesday, December 01, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

                                                                            Join us as CAPT Dennis Monagle, USN, Portfolio Manager for Command and Control, details modernization initiatives for the two major programs in DISA's C2 Portfolio.  CAPT Monagle will also discuss C2 Portfolio alignment to the Department of Defense's Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) efforts. Further details will be provided about DISA's role in providing C2 systems for Joint Users in the realms of Situational Awareness, decision making, and Global Force Management. During this session, you’ll benefit from learning more about the C2 Portfolio's upcoming milestones, and what’s on the horizon....
                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                            CAPT Dennis C. Monagle, USN
                                                                            Joint Command and Control (C2) Portfolio Manager
                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                Defense Enterprise Office Solution (DEOS) is a DoD-wide single enterprise solution for common communication, collaboration and productivity.  It is a commercially provided cloud-based enterprise service that seamlessly integrates multiple capabilities to include: Email, Content Management, Web Conferencing, Native Audio, Native Video, Chat and Office Productivity tools. In addition to DEOS, DISA is also developing an IL5 enduring capability for Fourth Estate Agencies and Combatant Commands (CCMDs) named DoD365.  DoD365 IL5 will be standing up on or before Nov, 2020, with large-scale migrations expected to begin in December, 2020.  DoD365 IL5 will become a part of the DEOS contract once awarded in... ...read more...
                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                Caroline Bean
                                                                                Director, Joint Enterprise Services Directorate
                                                                                Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                    Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the Internet's next generation communications protocol designed to replace the current protocol due to a shortage of IPv4 addresses.  IPv6 solves this problem with 340 undecillion (1 followed by 36 zeros) addresses.  Join us as Mr. Ken Garofalo, the DISA lead for the IPv6 virtual Program Management Office, discusses the collaborative approach DISA is taking to ensure DISA meets its IPv6 implementation goals and objectives while supporting DOD strategic goals across the DOD Components.  The primary DISA goal is to establish IPv6-only for the non-classified internet protocol network (NIPRNet) and eventually the secret internet... ...read more...
                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                    Kenneth J. Garofalo
                                                                                    Lead, IPv6 Virtual Program Management Office
                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                        A day in the life of DISA will be discussed, as well as the role of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) in the DISA enterprise. The speaker will drill down into 2-3 layered defensive tools on an unclassified level that assist the warfighter in protecting the DODIN....
                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                        Darrell D. Fountain
                                                                                        Chief, Cyber Security Services Provider (CSSP) Program
                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                        Angela Landress, Ph.D.
                                                                                        Chief, Cyber Development Directorate
                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                        COL Mark D. Miles, USA
                                                                                        Director of Operations
                                                                                        Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network

                                                                                          Tuesday, December 01, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                            John E. Holloway, Jr.
                                                                                            Lead, DoD Public Safety Communications and DISA High Frequency Communications, Cyberspace Operations Directorate
                                                                                            Defense Information System Agency
                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                            Jon R. Marcy
                                                                                            President and CEO
                                                                                            Netmaker Communications, LLC

                                                                                              Tuesday, December 01, 1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                Katie E. Arrington
                                                                                                Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition ASD(A) for Cyber
                                                                                                Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, OUSD (A&S)
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                                                                                                  Tuesday, December 01, 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                    MG Garrett Yee will be moderating a panel on the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), a DoD standard for implementing cybersecurity practices across the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).  Panelists with a wide range of viewpoints (government policy, government acquisitions, small business, and large business) will discuss CMMC implementation, concerns, and considerations.  The panel will also allow time at the end for questions from the audience....
                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                    Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                    MG Garrett S. Yee, USA
                                                                                                    Assistant to the Director
                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                    JenniLynn Bushby
                                                                                                    Risk Management Program Analyst
                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                    Sara Crabtree
                                                                                                    Chief Financial Officer and Director of Contracts
                                                                                                    Lightgrid, LLC
                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                    Christopher C. Newborn
                                                                                                    Professor
                                                                                                    Defense Acquisition University
                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                    Kemal Piskin
                                                                                                    Chief Information Security Officer
                                                                                                    LinQuest

                                                                                                      Tuesday, December 01, 2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

                                                                                                      Tuesday, December 01, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                        Russ Smith
                                                                                                        Vice President Cyber Practice Solutions & Technology Group
                                                                                                        SAIC
                                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                            Russ Currie
                                                                                                            Vice President, Enterprise Strategy
                                                                                                            Netscout
                                                                                                            Tracks:
                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                Ernest McCaleb
                                                                                                                Executive Technical Director, Defense/Defensive Cyber
                                                                                                                ManTech
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                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                    John Abel
                                                                                                                    Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                    Veritas
                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                    Doug Matthews
                                                                                                                    Vice President of Product Management
                                                                                                                    Veritas
                                                                                                                    Tracks:
                                                                                                                        Join us as DISA engineers detail DSO’s efforts in agile electromagnetic spectrum operations.  Mr. Alan Rosner, Program Manager for the Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM) program, provides the current status and program objectives for this important DSO effort.  EMBM provides command & control of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) as part of the Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) effort, and is critical to implementing the DoD’s Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy. Mr. Ed Coyle, the chief engineer for the Spectrum Management Coordination System (SMCS), will provide an overview of this new DSO program.  SMCS provides dynamic access and coordination between DoD operations... ...read more...
                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        Edward Coyle
                                                                                                                        Engineer, Strategic Planning Division
                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Defense Spectrum Organization (DSO)
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        Kasey A. Pugh
                                                                                                                        Engineer, Strategic Planning Division
                                                                                                                        Defense Information System Agency Defense Spectrum Organization
                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                        Alan Rosner
                                                                                                                        Program Manager, Cyber Security & Analytics Directorate
                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                            Join members of the Defense Enclave Services (DES) directorate for a panel discussion as they share details of the modernization efforts currently underway within network operations known as DoDNet and the Global Service Desk. The panel will highlight what’s on the horizon as the Department aims to introduce new capabilities that will further optimize DoD IT architecture, user experience and improve business practices....
                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Col Jon C. (Chris) Autrey, USAF
                                                                                                                            Chief, Defense Enclave Services Office
                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Miguel Cerritos-Aracen
                                                                                                                            Chief, IT Services Division
                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Rich Forsht
                                                                                                                            Global Service Desk Chief
                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Laura Herbertson
                                                                                                                            Chief, Fourth Estate Network Optimization, Operations Center
                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                            Christopher R. Miller
                                                                                                                            Chief, Programmatic Configuration Branch, 4th Estate Network Optimization Program
                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                John Hale
                                                                                                                                Chief, Cloud Portfolio Office
                                                                                                                                Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                    Mr. Doyle will be discussing the ongoing technical modernization efforts to the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN).  Topics will include integration of transformative technologies, integration with ongoing telecommunications modernization activities as well as the efforts to make the network and associated environment cloud ready.  The Coronavirus pandemic has caused a fundamental shift towards remote work, how the network is being modernized to support the new traffic patterns while still preserving cyber security and mission effectiveness....
                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                    Bryon Doyle
                                                                                                                                    Technical Director, Infrastructure Directorate Operations Center
                                                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency

                                                                                                                                      Tuesday, December 01, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                        Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        CMSgt David P. Klink, USAF
                                                                                                                                        Senior Enlisted Advisor
                                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        MCPO Aaron C. Franks, USN
                                                                                                                                        Senior Enlisted Leader
                                                                                                                                        Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN)
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        CMSgt John R. Phiasiripanyo, USAF
                                                                                                                                        Senior Enlisted Leader, Operations Center
                                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                        CW5 Taylor Wells, USA
                                                                                                                                        Senior Technical Advisor to the Director
                                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                        Panelist (invited)
                                                                                                                                        LtCol Daniel M. Bartos, USMC
                                                                                                                                        Cloud Computing Program Office
                                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency

                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, December 02, 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                            John E. Holloway, Jr.
                                                                                                                                            Lead, DoD Public Safety Communications and DISA High Frequency Communications, Cyberspace Operations Directorate
                                                                                                                                            Defense Information System Agency
                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                            James L. Travis, Ph.D., CISM
                                                                                                                                            Senior Manager for Public Safety Communications Enterprise
                                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency

                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, December 02, 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM

                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, December 02, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                Russ Smith
                                                                                                                                                Vice President Cyber Practice Solutions & Technology Group
                                                                                                                                                SAIC
                                                                                                                                                Tracks:
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                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                    Jim Matney
                                                                                                                                                    VP/GM DISA & Enterprise Services
                                                                                                                                                    GDIT
                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                    Eric McGrane
                                                                                                                                                    Growth Director, DISA & DoD Enterprise Services
                                                                                                                                                    GDIT
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                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                        Zain Ahmed
                                                                                                                                                        Regional Vice President for Federal
                                                                                                                                                        Lumen
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                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                            John Abel
                                                                                                                                                            Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                                                            Veritas
                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                            Doug Matthews
                                                                                                                                                            Vice President of Product Management
                                                                                                                                                            Veritas
                                                                                                                                                            Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                Jim Carnes
                                                                                                                                                                Chief Security Architect, Office of the CTO
                                                                                                                                                                Ciena
                                                                                                                                                                Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, December 02, 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                    John E. Holloway, Jr.
                                                                                                                                                                    Lead, DoD Public Safety Communications and DISA High Frequency Communications, Cyberspace Operations Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                    Defense Information System Agency
                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                    Jon R. Marcy
                                                                                                                                                                    President and CEO
                                                                                                                                                                    Netmaker Communications, LLC
                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                    James L. Travis, Ph.D., CISM
                                                                                                                                                                    Senior Manager for Public Safety Communications Enterprise
                                                                                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency

                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, December 02, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                        Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                        Tiffany L. Smith
                                                                                                                                                                        Chief Knowledge Officer and APPEL Knowledge Services Director
                                                                                                                                                                        Office of the Chief Engineer, NASA
                                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, December 02, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                            Harriet Rennie-Brown
                                                                                                                                                                            Executive Director
                                                                                                                                                                            National Association of State 911 Administrators

                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, December 02, 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                Chris Kemp
                                                                                                                                                                                Vice President, Defense Agencies (4th Estate)
                                                                                                                                                                                Perspecta
                                                                                                                                                                                Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                                    Organizations need speed to move the growing amounts of data they consume. That's why they're taking advantage of the low latency and high performance capabilities that localized edge compute nodes in their area can provide. Lumen has over 100 edge compute locations throughout the country, and can meet 98% of enterprise demands within 5 milliseconds of latency. CTO Andrew Dugan explains how Lumen is taking steps to make this cutting edge technology available to its government and enterprise customers while giving us a tour of the company’s first live edge compute node, located in downtown Denver, Colorado....
                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                    Andrew Dugan
                                                                                                                                                                                    Chief Technology Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                    Lumen
                                                                                                                                                                                    Tracks:

                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, December 02, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                        Rebecca Brooks
                                                                                                                                                                                        Chief, Mobility Service Branch
                                                                                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                            The panel will address the DoD ICAM strategic vision, and at the direction of the DoD CIO, the establishment of the DoD ICAM Joint Program Integration Office (JPIO).  The JPIO is responsible for ensuring the DoD ICAM strategic vision becomes a reality through a collaborative effort with the DoD Components.  The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), and the National Security Agency (NSA) comprise the core JPIO organization; working together with the DoD CIO’s Office to deliver  enterprise ICAM services. The ICAM JPIO, led by DISA, will be responsible for integration activities of these services... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                            Arthur R. Friedman
                                                                                                                                                                                            Strategist for Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), Cyber Development Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                            Desmond Adams
                                                                                                                                                                                            Director of Identity Management
                                                                                                                                                                                            Defense Manpower Data Center
                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                            LTC Silas J. Calhoun, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                            Senior Military Staff Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                            United States Army
                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                            Brandon Iske
                                                                                                                                                                                            Chief Engineer, Security Enablers Portfolio (ID2), Cyber Development Directorate | Development and Business Center
                                                                                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                            Linda McNamee
                                                                                                                                                                                            Subject Matter Expert, Identity, Credential and Access Management Office
                                                                                                                                                                                            National Security Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                Robert Landreth
                                                                                                                                                                                                Technical Director, J9
                                                                                                                                                                                                JFHQ-DODIN Capabilities Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    COL David Violand, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Deputy J2
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network
                                                                                                                                                                                                        How many of you have heard the phrase “going digital” or “digital transformation”? —What does it mean to you or your leadership? Digital, mobile, analytics, social media, sensors, and cloud computing have already fundamentally changed the entire business landscape as we know it—including your industry. In this panel we will plan to discuss how the government and related industries are using digital to gain strategic advantage. Pete Blackshaw, Global Head of Digital and Social Media, Nestlé— “Successful transformation of your organization to digital doesn’t just happen—you need to lead it.”   Michael Tushman, professor, Harvard Business School; coauthor, Winning Through Innovation— “The days when senior... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                        Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Brandon T. Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jennifer Miller, DBA
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Financial Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Defense Health Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Schuyler Moore
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Director of Science & Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Defense Innovation Board

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, December 02, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Approved for 1 CompTIA CEU: A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+, PenTest+, CySA+; ISC2 CISSP Separate registration required We will forward instructions and a link to access the online platform prior to the event.  Note that registration will close at 9:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday, December 2. Firewall Implementations setup and hands-on lab exercise. Module 1: F5 Multi-layer Firewall This module has seven labs in configuring an Advanced Multi-layer firewall applicable to many data center environments. In this module, you will build a perimeter firewall with advanced Layer 7 security mitigations.   *   Inspect multiple internal pools and virtual servers for different applications within your data center.... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Peter Scheffler
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Senior Security Solutions Architect
                                                                                                                                                                                                            F5 Networks, Inc.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Wednesday, December 02, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                BG Paul H. Fredenburgh III, USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Executive Vice President, Defense and National Security
                                                                                                                                                                                                                AFCEA International
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, December 02, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    David Furth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Deputy Bureau Chief, Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Federal Communications Commission

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Wednesday, December 02, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wednesday, December 02, 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Keynote (invited)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sharon Woods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Senior Executive Service, Director, Hosting and Compute Center
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                LtGen Dennis A. Crall, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Director for Command, Control, Communications, and Computers / Cyber and Chief Information Officer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Joint Staff J6
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, December 02, 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Russ Currie
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Vice President, Enterprise Strategy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Netscout
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ernest McCaleb
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Executive Technical Director, Defense/Defensive Cyber
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ManTech
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Tracks:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Here is where you find 5G technology explained—how 5G works, why 5G is important and how it’s changing the way the world connects and communicates. At Dell Technologies, we’ve enabled the foundational breakthroughs that make 5G possible....
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Chris "CT" Thomas
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Lead Systems Architect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dell Technologies Public Sector
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Andrew Balzarini
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Director, Marketing & Alliances
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Wildflower International, Ltd.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    CAPT Shawn Roberts, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jason Dodd
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Branch Chief, DODIN Cybersecurity Service Provider Branch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Linnea Fransen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Cyberspace Operations Support, Mission Assurance Division, J3 Operations Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        US Cyber Command
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ottis B. Grim, III
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Chief, Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) Branch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Stephen (Steve) Moitoso
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Team Lead, Inspection Plans, DODIN Defensive Cyber Operations Analysis & Reporting Division
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Christine M. Hubley
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Program Analyst, DODIN Readiness & Security Inspections
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Charles (Chuck) Wille
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Branch Chief
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        DODIN Defensive Cyber Operations Performance Analysis Reporting Branch
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Arthur R. Friedman
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Strategist for Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM), Cyber Development Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            MG Joseph E. Brendler, USA (Ret.) USA (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Founder
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Brendler Consulting, LLC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Marc Groman
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Principal, GCG LLC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Adjunct Professor, Georgetown Law
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Brig Gen Greg Touhill, USAF (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            President
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Appgate Federal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Approved for 1 GIAC CPE Our panel of senior women leaders will discuss the challenges in building and maintaining a robust cybersecurity workforce.  They will address how to select, attract and inspire young women to pursue a career in cybersecurity whether in the military, civilian government or industry; the prerequisites required for cybersecurity training; and the effectiveness of current cybersecurity programs in place. Discussion will center on Emerging cyber threats and how those affect the entire workforce How the cybersecurity workforce is a key element in cyber defense Weakest links, including the insider threat and end-user training Promising solutions, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced... ...read more...
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                RADM Janice Hamby, USN (Ret.)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Chancellor Emeritus, College of Information and Cyberspace
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                National Defense University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Col Lauren A. Courchaine, USAF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                67th Cyberspace Operations Group
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tinisha McMillan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Endpoint and Customer Service Directorate Executive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Diane Murphy, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Director, School of Technology and Innovation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Marymount University
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Charisse Stokes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                President
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tidal IT Solutions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, December 02, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Moderator (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Don Means, Jr.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Director, Operations and Infrastructure Center
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Col Joy M. Kaczor, USAF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Vice Commander
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    White House Communications Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dan M. Lawn
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Senior Director, DISA and DoD Accounts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Lumen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Leigh Palmer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Senior Vice President, Defense
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    GDIT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Panelist (invited)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    MSgt. Tran D. Collins, USMC
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL), Joint Spectrum Center
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, December 03, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        VADM Nancy A. Norton, USN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Director, Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Commander, Joint Force Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Douglas Packard
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Procurement Services Executive and Director, Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        MG Garrett S. Yee, USA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Assistant to the Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, December 03, 9:35 AM - 9:50 AM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Michael (Mike) Nichols
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Chief, COMSATCOM Solutions Program
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Air Force Space Command

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, December 03, 9:55 AM - 10:10 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker(s)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sajeel Ahmed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Deputy Director, Joint Service Provider
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Defense Information Systems Agency

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, December 03, 10:15 AM - 11:10 AM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Kimberly L. Harper
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Deputy Security Enablers Portfolio Chief and Deputy DoD PKI Program Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Brian G. Hermann, Ph.D.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Director & PEO, Cyber Security and Analytics Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tinisha McMillan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Endpoint and Customer Service Directorate Executive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Diane Phan
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Endpoint Security Program Manager
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Stuart Timerman
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Director, Development and Business Center
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Stephen M. Wallace
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Chief Technology Officer & Director, Emerging Technology Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Defense Information Systems Agency

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, December 03, 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker(s)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        John Roese
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        President & Chief Technology Officer of Products and Operations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dell Technologies
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Andrew Balzarini
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Director, Marketing & Alliances
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wildflower International, Ltd.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Thursday, December 03, 12:05 PM - 12:55 PM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Col Jon C. (Chris) Autrey, USAF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Chief, Defense Enclave Services Office
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                David Bennett
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Director of Operations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Eric R. Jackson
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Civilian Deputy, Infrastructure Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Anthony L. Purvis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Chief of Compute Operations for the Hosting and Compute Center
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Defense Information Systems Agency

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Thursday, December 03, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Speaker(s)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Keynote (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Danielle Metz
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Chief Information Technology (IT) Strategist
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thursday, December 03, 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Carlen Capenos
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Director, Office of Small Business Programs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Speaker (confirmed)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Debra D. Daniels
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Vice Procurement Services Executive & Deputy Director, Defense IT Contracting Organization
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Douglas Packard
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Procurement Services Executive and Director, Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Defense Information Systems Agency

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Thursday, December 03, 2:50 PM - 2:55 PM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Don Means, Jr.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Director, Operations and Infrastructure Center
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Defense Information Systems Agency