CMS Data Summit 2021

September 20 - 21, 2021

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Event Manager:Bob Jeffers LindsayN@fbcdb.com

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Join us for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) at the 4th Annual Data Summit! Hosted by the Office of Information Technology (OIT), the Summit will provide a forum to share ideas, experiences, and align organizational challenges and opportunities around CMS healthcare data. CMS business and IT executives and staff will virtually join together to discuss this most important asset: our data. 

This virtual event will be two half-days of presentations by speakers from across CMS. Last year's virtual event had over 900 attendees, and we expect this year to be no different!

Why Exhibit?

• New and unique opportunity to get in front of CMS personnel
• Your branding/messaging to be delivered to attendees 
• Promotion to all CMS departments
• Solid participation from developers, engineers, system admins and more!

Wyoming Virtual Cybersecurity Conference

October 06 - 08, 2021

Virtual
Virtual, WY
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers

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Join CyberWyoming for the Virtual Wyoming Cybersecurity Conference! This is a unique opportunity to meet local and national members in Wyoming. The agenda will include topics on information technology, cybersecurity, workforce development, education, election security and much more!

October 6 (Day1) Theme: Misinformation Affects Us All
October 7 (Day2) Theme: Security, Our State & Nation
October 8 (Day3) Theme: Security is for Everyone

Expected Number of Attendees: 200

All relevant companies and technologies are invited to exhibit or sponsor the event. 

• Cybersecurity
• Information Technology
• Threat Intelligence
• Information Sharing
• Workforce Development
• Education

About CyberWyoming:
CyberWyoming is a nonprofit affiliate of CyberUSA and administrator of the Made Safe in Wyoming program, which motivates and empowers business owners to meet best practices in cybersecurity. CyberWyoming’s vision is to build a community of non-technical leaders and mentors in Wyoming to carry forward cybersecurity awareness and increase business resilience in Wyoming and, as a result, lead and be an active participant in the Wyoming CAN (Cybersecurity Action Network) committee.

About the CyberWyoming Alliance:

The CyberWyoming Alliance is a 501c3 nonprofit that works with local communities to increase cyber awareness and education.

The CyberWyoming Alliance (a.k.a. the CW Alliance) is organized exclusively to promote alliances in local communities to share cybersecurity threat information and advocate for the cyber security societal benefit and welfare of Wyoming citizens, senior citizens, students and the business and nonprofit communities that surround them.

The CyberWyoming Alliance supports cyber security education, awareness, and outreach programs for Wyoming communities.

The specific objectives and purpose of this organization include:

1. Applying for grant opportunities to fund cyber security education, awareness and outreach programs.
2. Collaborating with local community organizations to tailor outreach programs to specific target markets like senior citizens, students, business and nonprofit communities, small municipalities, and local citizens.
3. Creating a network for cyber security information sharing in local communities and disseminating threat an

HHS National Cybersecurity Forum

October 06, 2021

Virtual
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Event Manager:Bob Jeffers LindsayN@fbcdb.com

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Join us for a department-wide National Cybersecurity Forum with the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) & all of their Operation Divisions (OpDivs)!

The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the privacy of personal information, to promote individual control over personally identifiable information, encourage compliance with privacy laws and regulations and encourage dialogues among stakeholders interested in advancing data protection and privacy.

In accordance with Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the theme for this event is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” This event will feature sessions from government and industry, as well as hacking demonstrations and Virtual Escape Rooms! (See below for Escape Room sponsorship opportunities)

HHS has 11 Operating Divisions (OpDivs), including eight agencies in the U.S. Public Health Service and three human services agencies. These divisions administer a wide variety of health and human services and conduct life-saving research for the nation, protecting and serving all Americans.

• Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
• Administration for Community Living (ACL)
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
• Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
• Indian Health Service (IHS)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

CMS CISO Virtual Cybersecurity Forum

October 07, 2021

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Event Manager:Alysia Coleman LindsayN@fbcdb.com

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CMS is getting a jump start on National Cybersecurity Awareness Month! The Information Security & Privacy Group (ISPG) hosting the annual CISO Cybersecurity Awareness Forum virtually on October 7, 2021.

Creating a culture of cybersecurity is critical for all organizations, including CMS. The internet is used to support many of its day-to-day activities and for many purposes. As more people are working remotely in today’s world, the threat of cyber-attacks is more relevant than ever. These attacks are occurring more frequently and if they are successful, their impacts can be hugely damaging. Being “cyber-safe” at home and knowing how to identify and prevent common cyber-attacks helps promote a more secure internet environment for everyone. 

The goal of this forum is to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the privacy of personal information, to promote individual control over personally identifiable information, encourage compliance with privacy laws and regulations, and encourage dialogues among stakeholders interested in advancing data protection and privacy.

Why Exhibit:

• Over 400 people attended the virtual CISO Forum in 2020.
• Some of the most popular job titles included CISO, IT Specialist, Cyber Risk Advisor, Health Insurance Specialist, and Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
• Unique opportunity to get your brand in front of CMS employees.

About CMS:

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

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

10th Annual Pacific Information Operations & Electromagnetic Warfare Symposium

October 19 - 20, 2021

Trade Winds Club
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
Event Manager:Dave Johnson LindsayN@fbcdb.com

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This event is currently being planned as a hybrid event (both in-person and virtual options). View the conference website.

Join us for the 10th Annual Pacific Information Operations (IO)/Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) Symposium. The IO/EW Symposium is co-sponsored with United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), which conducts additional meetings, presentations and workshops that together with the Association of Old Crows' AOC Pacific Conference, comprise the Pacific IO/EW Symposium. This annual event is USINDOPACOM's only professional development, international engagement and operational problem-solving event focused on the Information Related Capabilities (IRCs) that comprise Joint IO & EW. 

The theme for the 2021 Symposium “Information Operations in Great Power Competition,” reflects upon the critical importance of confronting complex security challenges facing the Indo-Pacific region. This theme is shared with and will build off of the momentum of the Naval Postgraduate School’s Symposium on Information Strategy and Political Warfare to be held earlier in 2021. 

The purpose of the symposium is to bring together government, military, industry, academia, small business and other stakeholders for discussions on the operational challenges facing the practitioners of these IRCs, and to explore possible technological and tactics/procedural solutions. To stimulate wider interest and inquiry into these issues, the symposium and related activities and events will be open to registration by government, industry and academia representatives without regard to their AOC membership status (both AOC Members and non-members may register) except that access of foreign and any other persons may be restricted as necessary in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.              

The symposium agenda will focus on the role of information operations in maintaining the conditions for continued peace and stability within the region and will feature presentations and panels from senior U.S. Department of Defense leaders. 

More than 400 attendees participated in 2020's virtual event, and we expect even higher numbers with a hybrid approach! View the conference website.

The full conference is October 18-22, with unclassified content available October 18-20. However, exhibitors may only participate October 19-20.

Networking Opportunities: (all exhibitors and sponsors are invited to attend)

Networking Reception hosted by FBC & AOC (see below for sponsorship opportunity!). Light refreshments while continuing to network with fellow EW/IO professionals.

NOAA IT Security & Privacy Conference

October 20, 2021

Virtual
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Event Manager:Bob Jeffers

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A recent World Economic Forum report warned that the three top global risks to society, by likelihood, are:

• Extreme Weather Events
• Natural Disasters
• Cyber Attacks

No U.S. cybersecurity division deals with this tricky trifecta daily, except for the exceptional team at NOAA. Covering from sea to space, NOAA provides minute-to-minute data about the conditions of our oceans, our major waterways and our atmosphere. And to do it without any interruptions, they rely heavily on a secure and resilient global network infrastructure.

So that NOAA's Cybersecurity Division is prepared for every worst-case digital scenario, their Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) hosts an annual NOAA IT Security and Privacy Conference. This year's event includes briefings from various NOAA components and industry leaders. There will be an impressive speaker lineup and a vendor meet and greet.  

Last year's popular event boasted over 400 attendees, the vast majority of whom met with vendors during the multiple conference breaks (including the dedicated time for industry meet and greet). Virtual exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign up early, as this event filled up in record time last year!

Beat the crowd: Register now to help NOAA build on its existing cyber methodologies

From the 2021 NOAA IT Strategic Plan:

Objective 3.1:  Continuously mature NOAA cyber security posture and techniques
The frequency, sophistication, and maliciousness of cyber attacks directed at NOAA are rapidly increasing.  NOAA’s IT footprint continues to expand. We have a duty to protect NOAA’s IT and data by applying the best and most effective security measures. Those who seek to harm our systems are innovating their attacks constantly, and we must stay ahead of these techniques with our own defensive posture and methods.  

With our increased use of distributed and mobile technologies, NOAA will apply methods from the federal Cloud Smart Strategy for safe and secure system and information access. Because collaboration, particularly with global research colleagues, is essential to NOAA’s missions, we build security to empower safe partnerships. We will be continually improving our security processes and posture to enable secure collaboration. We will use advanced threat protection for early detection, strong defense, and effective response.

We acknowledge that even with the best technical tools and techniques, some of the most effective methods for modern cyber attacks do not come through hardware or systems, but through people. We will help guard NOAA against social engineering attacks through a robust Internal Risk Mitigation program that includes training across the Agency.

Objective 3.2: Ensure the security of NOAA networks, systems, and data
At the center of our mandate to protect NOAA’s mission is the security of our IT and data, beginning with our Primary Mission Essential Functions (PMEFs). We guard against NOAA IT security compromises that threaten observation, ingest, processing, and dissemination capabilities. Functional risks can include lapsed data integrity, network failures, and website compromise. Solutions to mitigate these risks include designing redundancy of critical systems, ensuring backup, and eliminating single points of failure. To ensure the continuity of PMEFs, the Homeland Security Program Office (HSPO) plays a key coordination role with the NOAA IT community.  

NOAA has been a leading bureau in the Department of Commerce for cyber security. We will build on this work and adapt to meet new challenges. This evolution will include transformation of NOAA Cyber Security Center services, continued roll-out of Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) for real time, threat-informed security, and implementation of the Zero Trust framework to secure increasingly cloud-based and mobile data and systems that fulfill NOAA’s global mission needs.

As NOAA’s cloud and mobile systems become increasingly complex, we must anticipate security requirements to protect the mission without slowing the mission down. This must be accomplished while empowering collaborative and secure data sharing outside of our security perimeters, including with foreign partners who
are essential to the global scope of our climate, ocean, and weather research missions.

To ensure effective security, legacy architecture must be upgraded to protect the availability and integrity of mission data from unauthorized access. Increased adoption of enterprise security services decreases the effectiveness and impact of cyber attacks. We will at all times maintain our cyber hygiene and ensure a robust
cyber security workforce.

NRC HACK Cybersecurity Virtual Seminar & Expo

October 26, 2021

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Event Manager:Dave Johnson LindsayN@fbcdb.com

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

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

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

The 2021 May event had over 400 virtual attendees, and we expect this year to be no different! NRC executives, including the CIO, CISO and Information Security Director, have all attended each expo for the past 3 years. Attendees from previous events included:

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

Exhibitors may also attend the sessions.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Virtual Cybersecurity Expo

October 26 - 27, 2021

Virtual
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Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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The 2021 USDA Virtual Cybersecurity Expo will provide its active participants with information and resources on today's vulnerabilities, incidents, security lifecycle, risks and mitigations. It will also identify ways to work together to build a solid security foundation program to meet future challenges, as well as cover trends in cybersecurity.

This year's event offers sessions and virtual informational booths focused around the expo topics. Exhibitors have the opportunity to network with government personnel and industry partners to discuss critical issues, and exhibiting company representatives may attend sessions.

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

Last year's theme for the USDA Cybersecurity Expo was: “Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.” 2021’s theme for the virtual event will be announced soon.

31st Annual Government Procurement Conference (GPC)

October 27, 2021

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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The Federal Government Procurement Conference (GPC) is a national conference fostering business partnerships between the Federal Government, its prime contractors and small, minority, service-disabled veteran-owned, veteran-owned, HUBZone and women-owned businesses. 

GPC is the largest and longest-running conference for small businesses looking to do business with the government and its prime contractors. This unique one-day event attracts more than 3,000 people including:

• More than 500 government attendees representing 50 Federal, State and Local agencies
• 2,500+ participants from all over the United States including: Government (Federal, State and Local), Industry (Prime Contractors and Small Businesses) and Academia 
• Prime Contractors with teaming and mentor-protégé opportunities
• Hundreds of small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, 8a businesses and HUBZone businesses
• Participating firms have the benefit of marketing their products and services to procurement representatives and small business specialists from federal agencies.

Sponsorship opportunities are available to increase your exposure! 

Event Prospectus

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

October 28, 2021

Virtual
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Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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Calling all technology providers!

DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) and JSP (Joint Service Provider) are seeking "trusted partnerships" to better manage all the IT and cybersecurity services inside the Department of Defense.

At DISA/JSP's 2021 Virtual Cybersecurity Forum, attendees will examine the agencies' cybersecurity readiness, learn better security practices, complete trainings, and look for technologies that can connect and protect warfighters in cyberspace. Can you help DISA/JSP:

• Modernize the technical infrastructure that supports their 38,000 customers in the National Capital Region?
• Advance their full range of IT equipment, services, solutions and customer support for the Office of the Secretary of Defense?
• Standardize their servers?
• Migrate the Pentagon's networks to the joint regional security stacks?

Then, this is an unequaled opportunity to meet with the top talent at DISA and JSP, who are the gatekeepers to defensive IT choices and spending.

Help DISA/JSP with their vision to enable every mission: Sign up today.

About DISA

DISA provides IT and secure communications services across the DOD and military service branches. It is in charge of the funding and personnel that offer most of the IT services for the Pentagon and other DOD offices inside the National Capital Region, and has superior mission- and budget-authority.

About JSP

Established in 2015, JSP is a subcomponent of DISA that reduces redundancies and unifies/improves the way that IT capabilities are delivered around the Pentagon. It is the go-to IT service provider for the defense community inside and around the Capital Beltway. Their holistic approach to IT management delivers dependable IT services, enhances network security, and reduces overall IT costs. JSP’s support ultimately ensures that efforts and resources are appropriately allocated toward the Department’s mission success.

NASA Goddard Cybersecurity Day

October 28, 2021

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Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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Join us for the 5th Annual NASA Goddard Cybersecurity Day - Virtually! 

At NASA Goddard, it's the Information Technology and Communications Directorate (ITCD) team that provides a full range of IT services and capabilities – including desktop support, application development, collaboration tools, network engineering and cybersecurity – so center scientists can focus on their missions.  

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

• The audience is very engaged in all sessions and in the expo.
• In 2019, there were 225 attendees (all NASA Goddard employees).
• The CIO (chief adviser to the Goddard center director for IT strategy, planning and IT service provisioning) stays for the entire event and speaks. 
• There will be NASA speakers included on the agenda.
• The event has a unique setup that encourages constant interaction with attendees and allows Industry exhibitors to enjoy the sessions.
• This event is promoted to all NASA cyber and IT-focused personnel, as well as the entire workforce at this location.

The priorities of Goddard IT can be divided into three major areas: IT Capability, Cybersecurity and IT Sustainability. 

AFCEA Belvoir Industry Days 2021

November 03 - 05, 2021

Gaylord National Harbor
National Harbor, MD
Event Manager:Bob Jeffers bj1@fbcinc.com

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Register to exhibit at the AFCEA Belvoir Industry Days 2021! 

This year's event will be held as a hybrid event, with both virtual and in-person opportunities. The in-person activities will be held at the Gaylord National Harbor. The 2021 conference theme is Data - The Ammunition of Digital Modernization. Please review the COVID-19 Safety Policy for this event.

AFCEA Belvoir serves as a bridge between government requirements and industry capabilities, representing the top government, industry and military professionals in the fields of information technology, communications and intelligence. To learn more about the Belvoir Chapter, please visit the AFCEA Belvoir chapter site.

Who should exhibit?

Appropriate products should support the following programs:

•  Project Managers – AESIP, DCATS, DoD Biometrics, GFEBS, IPPS-A, I3C2
•  Project Directors – CHESS, ES FMS, HR Solutions, IMS0A, RCAS, TAO
•  Product Manager – AcgBusiness, ACWS, BEC, GCSS-Army, GFEBS-SA, I3MP, IPPS-A Increment II

Why sponsor?

AFCEA Belvoir Industry Days is a great event opportunity that brings together key members of the government with industry/organizations from all over the United States. Sponsors have the opportunity to increase brand awareness, forge relationships with future customers and share new industry ideas. Contact your FBC Account Manager today to learn about the new opportunities. View the Sponsorship Contract

Expected Number of Attendees: 900

Past AFCEA Belvoir Industry Days Attendee Demographics:

Denver Federal Center Technology Day

November 04, 2021

Building 25 - Lecture Hall
Lakewood, CO
Event Manager:Dave Johnson davej@fbcinc.com

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FBC invites you to exhibit at the Annual Technology Day at Denver Federal Center. DFC is home to over 6,200 federal employees from 26 agencies, making this the largest concentration of Federal agencies outside of Washington, DC. This event provides a cost-effective forum to interact with attendees from a wide range of agencies that are housed in the 55 buildings on the DFC campus. 

Some of the major employers at the Denver Federal Center include the US Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Bureau of Reclamation (BoR) and the US Geological Survey (USGS). Other tenant agencies include GSA, FEMA, USDA, EPA, NARA and the FHA.

Attendees
All agencies on campus receive invitations to this expo. More than 200 Denver Federal Center employees visited the 2019 expo. Some of their titles included: Center Director, INFOSEC Lead, Senior IT Specialist, IT Specialist, Systems Admin, Engineer, GIS Specialist, Senior Project Manager, Chemist, Scientist and Lead Analyst.