The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is excited to bring the 2021 DOD Virtual Security Conference to security professionals in the DOD and throughout the Federal Government via an online platform! Join security professionals from around the globe for a single track, three-day event from August 3 - 5, 2021.

This year’s conference theme is “Collaborative Resilience: Vision Turns to Reality in Security Today.” After a year of working through a pandemic and maximum telework, the workforce has emerged strong and resilient. The theme reflects how the workforce has maximized the collaborative tools and platforms available to them to keep DOD moving forward, and the vision of key security areas – personnel vetting and Controlled Unclassified Information – has become reality. These conference topics support the theme. Other topics include Operations Security, Collaboration Peripherals, Insider Threat, and more!

Attendees will be able to choose from the breakout sessions on these security topics throughout the three-day conference. They will hear about changes and initiatives taking place across the DOD 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.

1.  Who may attend the 2021 DoD Virtual Security Conference?

DoD Security professionals (military, civilians, and contractor personnel who provide on-site security support to DoD components and activities), security assistants, and others with security responsibility with a .mil or .gov email address may attend the conference. 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. You will also receive an email if your registration request has been denied. Remember, you must register using your .mil or .gov email address to be approved.  

3.  What will I need to access the conference?

You will need a computer or mobile device, internet connection, and the email and password you used during registration. You may also need a telephone depending on your audio preference (see number 5. What are the video and audio requirements?).

To access the event, you may bookmark the agenda or use the link in the reminder emails sent closer to the event.

4.  What are the system requirements?

You can access the virtual event 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.

For more detailed information about the Adobe Connect web conferencing application visit the Adobe Connect Getting Started page:  http://www.connectusers.com/learning_center/getting_started/

Test your connection in an actual CDSE virtual Adobe Connect room at the following link: virtual room link. Input your name in 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.

For more detailed information about the Adobe Connect web conferencing application see the Adobe Connect Visual Quick Start Guide or the Adobe Connect Getting Started page.

 You may also click the following link to test your system for capability.

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). A separate phone conferencing line is published in the virtual room, if you experience technical issues with VoIP.

For VoIP, you will listen through your computer or mobile device speakers.  Remember to unmute and adjust your computer or mobile device speaker volume, accordingly. 

To use the separate phone conferencing service, dial the conference line provided in the virtual room.

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.  Can I receive professional development units (PDUs) for attending this conference?

Yes.  Participants who have Security Professional Education Development (SPēD) certifications can earn PDUs for attending the conference. Your registration approved email, the conference thank you for attending email, or the virtual conference check in roster, populated when you login during the conference, may serve as evidence of your participation.

7. 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 http://www.cdse.edu/documents/sped/cmr_procedures.pdf.

8.  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. You are encouraged to follow your agency’s guidelines for group gatherings.

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

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