Presented by CSLA and CERDEC. This workshop will demonstrate the basic concepts of Black Key Distribution using the Army Key Management System (AKMS) components. Each AKMS component involved in the process will be presented to the audience and have its role described. These components include the Local Management Device/Key Processor (LMD/KP), Automated Communications Engineering Software (ACES) Workstation, Simple Key Loader (SKL) and the End Cryptographic Unit (ECU). Finally, a hands-on loading of Black Key (from LMD/KP to the ECU) will be demonstrated using actual AKMS components, to include an IFF Mode 5 ECU.

Presented by INSCOM. This workshop will cover the perils and pitfalls of the Protected Distribution System (PDS) approval process. Attendees will gain an understanding of PDS terms, policies, approving authorities, and technologies. Attendees will be able to use NSTISSI 7003 to determine if a PDS is required and to complete the worksheet for PDS approval.

Presented by Army G8 FDC. Our Army is serving a Nation at War. This war requires that all elements of our national power be applied in a broad, unyielding manner in a campaign with no end in sight. During this update, the audience will be provided information on the most ambitious and unprecedented campaign in modern history. The enhanced functional capabilities of the Warfighter are ever expanding, more agile, and adaptable. This is the objective we seek—a more relevant and ready Land Power for the 21st century environment. Today, almost 600,000 soldiers are on active duty, serving in nearly 80 countries worldwide. While fighting, we are continuing to prepare our soldiers, leaders, families, civilians and combined forces for the challenges they will face. Our commitment to current and future readiness in the face of uncertainty is driving how we are transforming, modernizing, and realigning our entire global infrastructure of bases, depots, arsenals and equipping sets. The Army's Modular Force increases capability for a wide range of missions, and information security is a key network enabler. Cryptographic Modernization and Information Security allow the Commander to set his force and "Fight the Network." This is the essence of LandWarNet. Our Army is a proud member of the Joint Force expertly serving our nation and its citizens as we continuously strive toward new goals and improve performance. This is not business as usual.

Presented by CSLA. The CSLA Cryptographic Modernization Team will provide a classified briefing (SECRET//REL) on Cryptographic Modernization (CM) with an overview of revisions to Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Notice (CJCSN) 6510 (Nov 05) – IA Cryptographic Equipment Modernization Requirements – and its impacts to the U.S. Army. The briefing will also provide information on requesting System Recertification and Continuation of NSA’s Key Management Support for those cryptographic products decertified under recently released National Security Agency Cryptographic Equipment Decertification Memoranda.

Presented by CSLA and Tobyhanna Army Depot. The COMSEC Depot workshop will include a presentation on current Tobyhanna Army COMSEC repair capabilities, new initiatives for the next generation of COMSEC devices, the COMSEC Forward Repair Activity (FRA) concept, current operations in SWA, and an overview on how the COMSEC depot works. Instructions on how to turn in excess or unserviceable equipment will be discussed. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period as time permits.

Presented by CSLA and Tobyhanna Army Depot. Discussions will include the concept of operations for the COMSEC RESET Program, a sample in-briefing which addresses COMSEC equipment that qualifies for the program, how to determine equipment density, site survey requirements, and the actual COMSEC RESET execution. Details on Direct Exchange (DX) as well as the Repair and Return (R&R) of COMSEC equipment will be provided. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period as time permits.

Presented by CSLA. The Army COMSEC Incident Monitoring Activity (CIMA) will be discussing the following: Our mission; what constitutes an incident; the importance of timely reporting; the COMSEC Account Manager’s responsibilities; Property Book Officer responsibility for CCI Incident Reporting; guidelines for timely reporting; types of incidents and reporting procedures; ways to avoid the three most commonly reported Incidents; and who to contact should you have a reportable COMSEC incident.

Presented by CSLA. The CSLA Plans, Policies, and Procedures (P3) Team provides information on current and future issues, addresses common problems involving all areas of COMSEC accounts, and includes a question and answer session. With all that has transpired in the past year, there is much information to be shared. Other participants in this exchange include representatives from NSA COMSEC Policy; HQDA G-2; and the Signal School, at Fort Gordon, GA.

Presented by CSLA. The CSLA Audit Section will provide information on Controlling Authority duties and responsibilities. The CONAUTH has responsibility for all communications management functions within a command, and is responsible for supervising and coordinating the collective operational and administrative tasks associated with the management of the cryptonet on behalf of the commander. However, inherent command responsibility for communications and communications security within an organization ultimately rests with the commander, and thus cannot be delegated to any other individual.

Presented by PACOM. The CONAUTH has a wide range of responsibilities and prerogatives relating to the keying material under their control. This workshop will cover the full scope of duties for a Controlling Authority (CONAUTH). It will include the filing system, monitoring procedures, Key Management Plan (KMP), message logs, Short Title effective status information and database, CONAUTH site locations and information from other CONAUTHs.

Presented by CIO/G6 NETCOM Office of Information Assurance and Compliance (OIA&C) and TRADOC. This workshop will build on the KMI presentation provided by NSA and will focus on how EKMS processes will change with the introduction of new KMI roles and system capabilities, and how those changes will impact the Army. KMI is being developed to eventually replace the EKMS/AKMS Infrastructure with new equipment, procedures, user tasks and responsibilities. EKMS Phase 5 (LCMS/CUAS 5.1) is the baseline for transitioning into KMI. This workshop will address the preliminary plans for transitioning the Army COMSEC community to KMI beginning in the 2011 timeframe and gather input from the community on how best to accomplish this transition.

Presented by SATCOM. This workshop will provide Controlling Authorities short title, and website information about GPS and SAASM keying material.

Presented by CSLA. The ISSP is the primary program by which COMSEC and IA items are managed under the Army Planning, Programming, and Budgeting Execution System (PPBES). COMSEC items managed range from classic COMSEC devices to network firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and new emerging technologies. During this workshop we will discuss the overall program, changes to the ISSP in FY-08 and how these will affect users. Once the informational briefing portion is completed, attendees will have the opportunity to work in one-on-one sessions with the presenters and learn to access and use this valuable program/tool.

Presented by CSLA. This is an informal workshop, and will provide an opportunity to have one-on-one dialogue with ISSP Managers on how to access and use this tool. Please contact the ISSP Help Desk for an appointment.

Presented by CSLA. The CSLA NICP INE Team will present an overview of current INE status and future plans. KG-175 TACLANE topics include type classification, maintenance procedures, warranty and future updates, to include the recent changes related to the KG-175B (Mini) and KG-175D Micro, and their availability. Briefing will also cover the recent availability of the FTR capability for the KG-250.

Presented by CSLA. This workshop will discuss the do’s and don’ts by COMSEC Account Managers when reconciling an inventory with the Central Office of Record (COR). This is a "Must See" workshop for all COMSEC Account Managers and Alternates.

Presented by JCMO. This briefing is designed to give COMSEC managers extra tools to better account for and manage their electronic/physical KEYMAT, through the JCMO website. It will provide COMSEC Account Managers and their customers valuable tips on how to obtain, administer, and cancel COMSEC key distribution. By accessing the JCMO web based database, COMSEC Account Managers will be able to track their JCMO short titles, and gain information about other controlling authorities' KEYMAT, by accessing the NSA link provided. The briefing will also inform you on how to use the KEYMAT INDEX to find information about a particular short title, i.e. edition, current and follow-on segments. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period as time permits.

Program Management Office (PMO) representatives will provide an update on the latest technical and programmatic news, and upcoming events related to the KMI CI-2 program. This informational session will include details about the program's achievements to date, upcoming meetings and milestones, an overview of the functional capabilities to be delivered in Spirals 1 and 2, and some insight into the transition process between EKMS and KMI. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions about the KMI Program during an interactive discussion following the briefing.

Presented by the KIV-7M New Equipment Training (NET) Team. The team will discuss capabilities, features and functional overview of the KIV-7M. Attendees will also receive a demonstration of the incorporated Web server which is utilized with the Host Control Interface (HCI) giving the operator the ability to control the KIV-7M remotely via a personal computer.

Presented by CSLA. During this presentation, we are going to explore the wonderful world of key generation. Do you make the key locally or send the request to Tier 1 or NSA? What alternatives and limitations are there to the COMSEC Account Manager? Are CONAUTHs sick and tired of trying to figure out who gets addressed on their requests? Come and join us, we can supply some of the answers.

Presented by CSLA and Tobyhanna Army Depot. Discussions will include the concept of operations for the COMSEC LBE Program, a sample in-briefing which addresses COMSEC equipment that qualifies for the program, how to determine equipment density, mission execution requirements, and the actual COMSEC LBE execution. Details on the pick up, repair of and return to origin for LBE, as well as the turn in of excess equipment will be discussed. The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period as time permits.

Presented by CSLA. The Link and Trunk Encryption Devices (LTED) along with the Secure Wireless Local Area Network (SecNet 11/54) equipment will be presented by the CSLA IA-NICP LTED Team. The workshop is an overview of the LTED and SecNet products. Current equipment will be addressed with emphasis on the two new Multi-Channel Encryptors: KIV-7M and KIV-19M.

Presented by AMC LOGSA. This workshop will give a general overview of LOGSA’s missions and vision, its products and services; demonstrate capabilities, products/services, hands-on basic website navigation; and guide students through the System Access Request (SAR) process to access various products and services. This workshop also provides users training on the Logistics Information Warehouse (LIW), a powerful web-based tool containing quick access information, and numerous links that offer vast amounts of logistical information from one location. This workshop will benefit users by providing information on how to answer a multitude of logistics questions. Students will learn how to access this information along with simple, yet necessary, navigation techniques.

Presented by CSLA. This workshop provides the basic regulatory requirements in preparation for an audit / inspection. The intent of this briefing is to provide guidance to apprehensive COMSEC Account Managers on actions required upon receipt of an audit notification. The workshop will discuss Inventory Reconciliation Status Transaction, pre-inspection of hand receipt holders, ratings, and waivers.

Presented by CSLA. This workshop will provide information on how to establish a procedure for centrally assigning Army NSLIN and associated catalog data. a) Maintaining asset visibility of non-standard items of equipment is an Army-wide concern. The Army has not had a central process in place to prevent an identical nonstandard item from being recorded with different LIN, Management Control Number, and Nomenclature in property books across the Army. b) To achieve asset accountability and visibility of NSLIN throughout the Army, HQDA G4 has led an initiative with the cooperation and participation of multi-functional stakeholders to establish procedures and processes to develop a single, centrally-managed master NSLIN Catalog. Once the master NSLIN Catalog is established in the Logistics Integrated Data Base, arrangements have been made to synchronize reporting systems (Property Book Unit Supply Enhanced, Defense Property Accountability System, and Battle Web) and other Army applications using NSLIN with the Master NSLIN Catalog.

Presented by NSA. NSA’s Protective Technologies Division provides Tamper Protection Technologies and support as part of Information Assurance (IA) solutions. This protection includes products and measures to deter and detect unauthorized access, probing, removal, modification or substitution of classified information, cryptographic keying material or COMSEC equipment. NSA’s Protective Technologies Display showcases the products and services available to assist customers in identifying their tamper protection needs.

Presented by NETCOM. Are terrorists mentally "ill" or do mentally ill persons become terrorists? These are separate questions and each is worthy of consideration. Is there a discernible mental pathology referred to as "terrorism" in current psychological literature and research? Dismissing terrorists as crazed, hateful of freedom, or other epithets too often keep us from the uncomfortable position of thinking. Our ideas become self-reinforcing rhetorical exercises rather than reasoned debate and consideration. This presentation will briefly address major psychological theories concerning the phenomena of terrorism, three major ethical systems (come on by to see what they are), and a few non-psychological theories added for balance. At the end of this presentation, you might have second thoughts concerning a bright and clear line between "us" and "them."

Presented by CSLA. The Secure Voice team will provide an update on the KOV-14/KSV-21 cards, STE version 2.6 software, vIPer, and the General Dynamics and L-3 SME PEDs.

Presented by CSLA Secure Voice NET Team. The Software Upgrade Workshop will address the upcoming fielding of the KSV-21 Crypto Card and the necessity to upgrade STEs to version 2.6 before they can use the card. We will also demonstrate and allow attendees to flash software on OMNIs, Sectera Wirelines, and Secure GSMs. At the end of the presentation we will provide a CD with the latest versions of all software discussed.

Presented by the SKL NET Team. The Simple Key Loader (SKL) is a hand-held fill device, for securely receiving, storing, and transferring data between compatible cryptographic and communications equipment. The session will cover the characteristics, purpose, and capabilities of the SKL. CSLA NET will demonstrate a platform, and key management. There will be 8 to 10 SKL’s at each station. The hands-on portion of this workshop will allow attendees to transfer fill to a TACLANE, giving the operator some experience on how this device operates.

Presented by CSLA. This workshop will cover automated transaction management processes and issues to help ensure COMSEC Account Managers can keep their account running smoothly in Tier 1.

Presented by OCIO/G6 NETCOM Office of Information Assurance and Compliance (OIA&C), CSLA, and CERDEC. This workshop will introduce the participants to the basic concepts of “black key” and JOSEKI, their proposed implementation within the Army, and how and when it will affect the Warfighter. The workshop will address the Army moving from a red key environment to black key operations. Topics and key points to be discussed include an overview of the basic black key concept and its essential components, including the Local Management Device/Key Processor (LMD/KP), Local COMSEC Management Software (LCMS), Common User Application Software (CUAS), Automated Communications-Engineering Software (ACES) Workstation, and Simple Key Loader (SKL). This session explores the processes, doctrine, and procedures that are needed to implement black key operations within the Army as part of the fielding of new systems, such as IFF Mode 5, FBCB2 Blue Force Tracking (BFT), AEHF SMART-T, etc. Especially important in this session is tying together the roles of the COMSEC Account Manager and the Net Planner, to include the tools that will be used to accomplish black key distribution.

Presented by OCIO/G6 NETCOM Office of Information Assurance and Compliance (OIA&C), PdM NETOPS, and CSLA. This workshop will provide insight and discussions on critical enhancements to the EKMS/AKMS infrastructure and technological changes that provide functionality improvements to the infrastructure, including VPN communications upgrades, LMD hardware replacement, software upgrades, and Card Loader User Application Software (CLUAS). Additionally, it will address how, why, and when these changes will be implemented within the Army. Participants will gain an understanding of the program initiatives, schedules, and challenges ahead. Please join us as we talk about the actions being taken to achieve success.

Presented by INSCOM. This workshop will present the most recent information available for securing wireless operations in a classified environment. Issues with both classified and unclassified wireless will be discussed. Attendees will gain an understanding of the security concerns, countermeasure options, and approval process for wireless systems operating in Army classified environments.

Presented by Vendors. This is an opportunity to visit the Vendor Tent during the conference, observe the equipment on display, and speak with manufacturer representatives.

Presented by the Regimental Chief Warrant Officer from the Army Signal Center. This workshop is an open dialogue regarding the roles and responsibilities of the three Signal Warrant Officer MOSs. A highlight is how the 254A is NOT the reinvention of the old COMSEC technician and how that specific COMSEC Account Manager position was placed within the NCO Corps. Topics include current manning requirements, inventories, job descriptions, recruiting and training challenges.

Presented by CSLA. The Customer Support Center, as CSLA’s face-to-the-field, includes the Customer Support Team, the CSLA INFOSEC Representatives (CIR), the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and EKMS Help Desk. This workshop will provide an overview of the Customer Support Center; CIR program and the top ten frequently asked questions about the LCMS workstation received by the EKMS Help Desk. A Question and Answer session will round out the workshop.