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Please be advised that will be closed for the holidays and will open again on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season from all of us here at AFCEA International.

Build your network. Become a leader. Learn and grow professionally. Learn more about how to get involved with the Emerging Leaders program for professionals 40 years old and younger. http://ow.ly/35I150MaZYV

Happy 3rd birthday to the United States Space Force! Thank you to all the Guardians providing space capabilities for our nation.

Mark your calendar for our virtual Women in AFCEA happy hour January 10 from 5-6 pm ET. Grab a drink and get ready to network and chat about best practices and new ideas. http://ow.ly/PTFS50M71b1

All Aboard for a STEMtastic Experience

From school bus to STEM bus. Find out how the AFCEA Palmetto Chapter's STEM BUSters project is bringing technology to students in South Carolina’s Sumter County.

All Aboard for a STEMtastic Experience Enable breadcrumbs token at /includes/pageheader.html.twig All Aboard for a STEMtastic Experience Nov 30, 2022 Social Sharing Share by Facebook Share by LinkedIn Share by Twitter Share by Mail The AFCEA Palmetto Chapter received a school bus from the Sumter School District and is converting it into....

Happy 386th Birthday to The National Guard! This date in 1636 marks the beginning of the organized militia and the birth of the National Guard's oldest organized units. Thank you to all who have served, past and present, for your dedication and sacrifice.

We're giving away FIVE free copies of the new book "Government Marketing Best Practices 2.0: What You Need to Know for Accelerated Success." Level up your marketing game with strategies, tactics and tips from public sector marketing experts. Submit your name and email by Thursday, December 15, at midnight ET, and you're entered to win! https://forms.office.com/r/6k8WsUkiBU

(No purchase necessary to enter. One entry per person. Open to U.S. based residents age 18 and older. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by LinkedIn.)

The Central Florida Chapter, in partnership with the Hillsborough County Public Schools CyberLaunch Program, coordinated and sponsored field trips for 82 computer science students to explore cyber-related active-duty and civilian career opportunities. Hosted by the team at SOFWERX, the students learned about the lab's mission and capabilities by touring the foundry and data engineering spaces, and interacted with 13 active-duty military volunteers. ow.ly/tblP50LZuKu

The zero-trust journey is essential to our national security. It should be a collaborative and mutually supportive effort involving government, industry and academia. Hear more from Lt. Gen. Susan Lawrence, USA (Ret.), president and CEO of AFCEA International, in her SIGNAL Magazine column: http://ow.ly/LBrB50LWxKw

In November, the Turkiye Chapter celebrated its 33rd anniversary with a cocktail party at the facilities of its corporate member TARGET A.S. Attendees discussed ideas for the chapter's future and more effective opportunities for stakeholders. The chapter looks forward to many more successful years. http://ow.ly/V87Q50LVRRV

Zero-trust architectures. Iranian drones. Next-gen microelectronics. The new issue of SIGNAL Magazine has arrived. Check it out: http://ow.ly/oEpL50LTROx

Join us this Thursday for a free webinar at 1pm ET with Sonatype to learn about the current state of , the rise of regulating software, and the impact of increased regulation on security practices across the U.S. government. Register: http://ow.ly/3zAn50LKZIN

There's still time to make an impact for . The AFCEA Educational Foundation relies on donations to fund the grants and scholarships that support teachers and students around the globe. Join us and give the gift of education: http://ow.ly/YRi950LQFBQ

To celebrate the season of giving and to support education, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to our Educational Foundation this . Your donation makes a direct impact on teachers and students around the world. http://ow.ly/zFTb50LQ32a AFCEA Educational Foundation Scholarship Program

My Business has been Nominated

AFCEA International was nominated for the Best of Small Business Awards in two categories. We need your vote! You can vote for AFCEA in the Best Non-Profit and the SB100 categories through December 9. To place your vote, please create a free account or log in: http://ow.ly/7K4o50LP6kl

My Business has been Nominated I'm excited to share that my business has been Nominated in The Best of Small Business Awards. Please vote for my Small Business!

AFCEA International headquarters is closed today and will reopen on Monday, November 28. We wish all those who celebrate a happy Thanksgiving! While we focus on gratitude and togetherness, our thoughts are with the members of our armed forces and government agencies who can't be with their families for the holidays.

Join us for a free webinar on Dec. 1 at 1pm ET to learn about the current state of , the rise of regulating software, and the impact of increased regulation on security practices across the U.S. government. Featuring Bill Bensing, managing architect, Red Hat, and Paul Volkman, director for global alliances, Sonatype. http://ow.ly/LEUn50LKZIM

More SIGNAL Kids, more opportunities to get students excited about . Our free magazine for kids ages 8-12 will be quarterly in 2023, and we have several sponsorship opportunities available. Learn how you can get involved: http://ow.ly/6tQ250LIo6J SIGNAL Magazine

WEST 2023

Learn and network while exploring the latest platforms, leading-edge technologies and state-of-the-art networking capabilities that support the Sea Services' operations. Join us in San Diego February 14-16 for . https://www.westconference.org/West23/Public/enter.aspx U.S. Naval Institute

WEST 2023 Learn and network while exploring and experiencing the latest platforms, leading-edge technologies and state-of-the-art networking capabilities that support the Sea Services operations.

AFCEA BrandLink

Is your organization looking for ways to strengthen its brand and generate new leads? AFCEA BrandLink provides a one-stop shop for all the products and services to connect and engage with your target audience. Customize the perfect plan for your budget.

AFCEA BrandLink AFCEA BrandLink is your toolbox to optimize the  marketing, communications and networking power of AFCEA.  

Zero trust is the future of , but for many organizations, solutions can be too expensive, too unrealistic or both. Join us tomorrow for a free webinar as ZKX Solutions Chief Technologist Collin Sweeney breaks down a sensible way to begin your zero trust journey by focusing on the most critical pillars: user authentication and the device. http://ow.ly/oe9W50LEWna

Col. Michael Black, USAF (Ret.), AFCEA VP for Defense, Reflects on Veterans Day

Col. Michael Black, USAF (Ret.), vice president for defense, AFCEA International, shares his thoughts on Veterans Day. He reflects on his own service and shares about the veterans in his family, including his father, wife and son who have together served for a combined total of 76 years and counting. https://youtu.be/hxBNvphEnEg

Col. Michael Black, USAF (Ret.), AFCEA VP for Defense, Reflects on Veterans Day Col. Michael Black, USAF (Ret.), vice president for defense, AFCEA International, shares his thoughts on Veterans Day. His reflects on his own service in the...

Happy to all who have served, past and present. We share our profound gratitude for all those who answer the call to service and to their loved ones who support them back home.

Oorah! Happy 247th Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. Thank you to all who have served and sacrificed, past and present, as a member of the Marines.

Join us 12/6 at 2pm ET for a free webinar on the challenges of deploying enterprise-scale classified mobility and how large-scale defense and federal organizations can overcome them using automated provisioning and management. Approved for CEUs. http://ow.ly/sbtO50Lwysg Curtiss-Wright

AFCEA In Your Words with Maj. Gen. Jan C. Norris, USAR

Hear from Maj. Gen. Jan C. Norris, USAR, director, Cybersecurity & Army Chief Information Security Officer, Office of the Chief Information Officer, about the importance of joining a professional organization to help grow your career. https://youtu.be/D-1UxcllXL0

AFCEA In Your Words with Maj. Gen. Jan C. Norris, USAR In our testimonial video series "In Your Words," Maj. Gen. Jan C. Norris, USAR, director, Cybersecurity & Army Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Off...

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Honolulu for TechNet Indo-Pacific. Find all the SIGNAL Magazine coverage in one place: http://ow.ly/IPK350Lx5fp AFCEA Hawaii

Applications are now open for all three STEM Teacher Grants, including the brand-new Fortinet Federal Teacher Grant for high school teachers. Our STEM Teacher Grants provide funding for projects inside and outside the classroom and are awarded on a rolling basis throughout the year. http://ow.ly/9mTX50LuHIT AFCEA Educational Foundation Scholarship Program

Join us for a free webinar as ZKX Solutions Chief Technologist Collin Sweeney breaks down what a true architecture means. Learn how to start today by focusing on user authentication and the device. http://ow.ly/yNpj50LtVza

AFCEA In Your Words with Alisha Kelly

Alisha Kelly, director for Trace Systems and co-president of the AFCEA International Emerging Leaders, describes her most memorable experience and explains how our association has helped to expand her network exponentially. https://youtu.be/hC3Zivb93rU

AFCEA In Your Words with Alisha Kelly In our testimonial video series "In Your Words," Alisha Kelly, Co-president of AFCEA's Emerging Leaders, talks about the lifelong friendships she's made as a...

Day 2 of TechNet Indo-Pacific begins shortly. Catch up on all you missed so far: http://ow.ly/jrnq50Ls7m9 AFCEA Hawaii

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Day 2 of TechNet Indo-Pacific begins shortly. Catch up on all you missed so far: http://ow.ly/jrnq50Ls7m9 AFCEA Hawaii

(Photo credit: Tony Grillo)

TechNet Indo-Pacific is underway in Honolulu. Follow for updates, and stay tuned for coverage.

TechNet Indo-Pacific kicks off tomorrow in Honolulu with a keynote from MG Joshua M. Rudd, USA, chief of staff, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Stay tuned for coverage from SIGNAL Magazine, and follow for real-time updates throughout the week. See you in Hawaii!

AFCEA International on LinkedIn: #afcea #govcon

Connecting people, ideas and solutions globally. Please join us in welcoming the following companies to the corporate member community: http://ow.ly/TsWA50LnkeU

AFCEA International on LinkedIn: #afcea #govcon Connecting people, ideas and solutions globally. Please join us in welcoming the following companies to the corporate member community: SlyFox…

The Cyber Edge Writing Contest

Share your thoughts on "Revolutionizing Cyber Operations," and you could win up to $5,000 and a chance to be published by SIGNAL Magazine. Your ideas can change how nations secure the cyber domain. The contest deadline is February 15, 2023. Submit your entries today.

The Cyber Edge Writing Contest Image To encourage individual thought leaders to share their knowledge with the AFCEA audience, each year SIGNAL produces The Cyber Edge Writing Contest. Writers address a unique theme and the top three submissions receive cash prizes and accolades. A panel of industry experts selects the winner...

How can industry help address the U.S. Navy's gaps and barriers when it comes to information warfare? Join us for a classified discussion to explore how the public and private sectors can best work together. November 9 at NGA Campus East in Springfield, VA. http://ow.ly/RYCk50LkEwl

Cybersecurity Awareness Month

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year's theme, “See Yourself in Cyber,” emphasizes the importance of people in cybersecurity. Read SIGNAL Magazine's tips, tricks and must-know facts to stay cyber smart. http://ow.ly/fASC50LjH9V

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Enable breadcrumbs token at /includes/pageheader.html.twig Cybersecurity Awareness Month Oct 18, 2022 Social Sharing Share by Facebook Share by LinkedIn Share by Twitter Share by Mail Credit: Visuals6x/Shutterstock Strengthening the Magic of Passwords with Multifactor Authentification A password is....

The AFCEA Lexington-Concord Chapter recently awarded two science teachers a $2,000 Science Teaching Tools Grant: Michael Berger from the Madison Park Technical Vocational High School and Huijing Wu from the Eliot K-8 Innovation School (both in Boston). The grant provided funds for a hands-on, project-based learning portion of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Beaver Works Curriculum for the students to build a robotic vehicle, "mini-RACECAR," then learn to program the autonomous car with Python software. http://ow.ly/5F0t50Lj9P7

OASIS+ is the must-win professional services contract vehicle of the decade. But unlike the GSA’s predecessor OASIS contract, OASIS+ has room for more companies to join. Join us 10/27 to learn ways to build credits and win. http://ow.ly/bRpT50LcFjj