W E L C O M E

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is excited to bring the 2020 DoD Virtual Security Conference to security professionals in DoD and throughout the Federal Government via an online platform! Join security professionals from around the globe for a single track, two-day event on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 and Wednesday, June 24, 2020.

This year’s conference theme - “2020: A Vision of the Future of Security” - reflects the collaboration and innovation of security professionals across DoD as they look ahead to the future in the ever changing security environment. This idea of “vision” shaped the conference’s topics, including the status of the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS), how the use of electronic devices in secure (classified) spaces is affecting security, the way forward with Insider Threat, what impact Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) has, and more!

Attendees will be able to choose from the breakout sessions on these security topics throughout the two-day conference. They will hear about changes and initiatives taking place across the Department directly from the policy makers and influencers themselves. Attendees will also have the chance to interact and ask the presenters questions in real-time.

This virtual conference is a great way to connect security professionals without having to leave the safety of home, which is critical in today’s world. Register today to hear plans about the future of security.

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1.  Who may attend the 2020 DoD Virtual Security Conference for Industry?

Government security professionals, security assistants, and others with security responsibility that have a .gov or .mil email address. Space is limited, so register early.

2.  How will I know I am registered?

You will receive an email confirmation once your registration request has been approved.  

3.  What will I need to access the conference?

You will need a computer or mobile device, internet connection, and the .gov or .mil email and password you used during registration. You may also need a telephone depending on your audio preference (see number five). You will receive an email with the direct link to the conference and phone conferencing information in a reminder email closer to the event.

4.  What are the system requirements?

You can access the conference from any computer as long as you have an Internet connection and a current HTML5 browser. Alternatively, you may access the event with the Adobe Connect application or an Adobe Flash Player browser.  For more detailed information about the Adobe Connect web conferencing application see the Adobe Connect Getting Started page.

We have setup a test Adobe Connect room that is an actual virtual room on CDSE Adobe Connect. To test your connection: enter your name into the Guest box, select "Enter Room", review the Terms of Use, and select "OK".

If the hyperlink does not work, copy and paste the below test link into your browser:

https://cdse.acms.com/connecttest/

You may test your system connection in various browsers (e.g., IE9, Firefox, Chrome).

5.  What are the video and audio requirements?

In order to accommodate various audience participation and bandwidth concerns, audio for the conference will be available through Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and a separate phone conferencing service.

For VoIP, you will be listening through your computer or mobile device speakers.  Remember to unmute and adjust your computer or mobile device speaker volume accordingly.  If you experience technical issues with VoIP, please use the separate phone conferencing service.

For phone conferencing service, simply dial the conference line provided in the conference reminder email and enter the participant code when prompted.

While not always necessary, some tips for maximizing the conference connection performance include the following:

• Closing all other open applications
• Disabling popup blocking
• Clearing the Internet browser’s cache

6. How many PDUs will I earn for attending this conference?

Participants will earn 4 PDUs or ½ day equivalent for each day of conference participation. Speakers will earn 5 PDUs per presentation but no more than 25 PDUs for this event. More information about recording PDUs can be found at https://www.cdse.edu/certification/maintain-sped.html.

7.  Can I participate as a group in a large conference room?

In normal circumstances, participation as a group in a large conference room would be encouraged.
However, due to the extraordinary times in which we live, it is discouraged.

8.  Will I receive a certificate of attendance for this conference?

No.  A certificate of attendance is not required to record PDUs earned. An email confirming attendance or a registration email may be used instead.