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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
In partnership, the Defense Information Systems Agency, the National Security Agency, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the United States Strategic Command are pleased to announce the Ninth Annual Information Assurance Workshop, a forum for the Information Assurance (IA) community to not only provide updates on current programs and initiatives, but to also provide a hands-on environment for the community to work IA-relevant issues. The goal of the workshop is to merge representatives from IA, operations, and intelligence organizations who work IA issues on a daily basis and who impact the success of IA projects with representatives from various Combatant Commands, Services and DoD Agencies.

This year's theme is "GIG IA: Enabling the Global Battlefield" and the Keynote Speaker slated to address attendees during the workshop's general session will be General James E. Cartwright, USMC, Commander, US Strategic Command.
Tracks will again mirror the five main goals of the Department of Defense IA Strategy. Working session discussions within each track will focus on current and future.
Initiatives being worked to achieve each goal. Introductory Sessions will be held at the beginning of the workshop to provide background material for each of the tracks. Additionally, there will be guest speakers from many different facets and components of the IA community.
Register today and join us for this dynamic workshop February 7-10, 2005 in Philadelphia, PA!

Track Descriptions
Track 1

The Track 1 focus is on transforming the Global Information Grid (GIG) to protect information in a net-centric environment. Join us in meeting the leads and technical experts and provide your input on IA Strategy Goal 1: Protect Information. Our objective this year is to frame discussions around the four cornerstones of the IA component to the GIG Architecture as it relates to "Enabling the Global Battlefield." We will focus on some of the latest GIG-IA policies, products, and programs that impact the warfighter, such as NCES, JTRS, PKI, HAIPE, Crypto Modernization, Transformational Communications, and Cross Domain Solutions to name just a few. When we are done, you will have a better understanding of how "GIG-IA is Enabling The Global Battlefield."

Track 2

Track 2 is focused on Goal 2: Defend Systems and Networks of the IA Strategy. It will address the capabilities needed to defend the systems and networks on the Global Information Grid (GIG) and help the Department of Defense achieve the strategic vision of information superiority, net-centric operations and assured information sharing. In the Track 2 sessions, you will meet and interact with subject matter experts and discuss Goal 2 initiatives and capabilities that will transform the way we operate, communicate, and defend our networks. These initiatives include information assurance vulnerability management (IAVM) and remediation tools, computer network defense (CND) architecture for the GIG IA, updated CND strategy, and various policy changes. Learn how these capabilities will help the DoD achieve its missions through information superiority and how GIG IA will be the foundation for "Enabling the Global Battlefield."

Track 3

Track 3 is focused on Goal 3: Provide Integrated IA Situational Awareness/IA Command and Control (C2). Special emphasis will be placed on the detection, alert, and action mechanisms necessary for realistic Situational Awareness (SA) on the Global Information Grid (GIG) for both network operators and policy makers. Through interactive discussions and briefings from Subject Matter Experts, we will examine where we are today, and where we need to go in relation to the Enterprise Sensor Grid architecture, effective Indications and Warning (I&W), User Defined Operational Picture (UDOP), Command and Control Issues, and Network Operations synchronization. We look forward to your participation at the Track 3 sessions. Additionally, if you would like to submit your #1 concern regarding SA on the GIG for discussion consideration at the upcoming Information Assurance Work Shop, please send your input to [e-mail] and [e-mail].

Track 4

The focus of Track 4 is on Innovation & Transformation: Connecting Emerging IA Capabilities to Warfighters Needs. Meet and interact with the key players, leadership and subject matter experts engaged in operationalizing IA Strategy Goal 4: Transform & Enable IA Capabilities. This is the first year that we will have a significant research presence. Our objective is to focus on how IA Research & Development is being conducted across the DoD and how components can best work together to bring new and improved capabilities to the warfighter more quickly and economically. We will examine how DoD manages R&D resources; how we bridge the gap between R&D and the Capabilities process; and how DoD mechanisms transfer technology from labs to the battlefield. We will also have a special presentation by Dr. Eric Haseltine, Director, NSA Research and Development.

Track 5

Creating an IA-empowered workforce demands Enterprise-wide training and certification for the entire DoD IA technical and management workforce. DoD Directive 8570.1 is making a drastic change in how DoD's military, civilian and contractor workforce will be trained and certified. Join us in Track 5 for open discussion and hands-on learning on implementation of this Directive by Combatant Commands, Services and DoD Agencies; identification of the IA workforce; and the IA skill standards and knowledge management initiatives underway. The target audience is the IA technical and managerial workforce, training personnel, and other personnel who supervise or implement IA programs for DoD systems. Do your part to train and certify the IA workforce, in order to "Enable the Global Battlefield."