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Track Two: Information Assurance – The Defender’s Challenge

DoD Networks are under constant attack! The Army has the responsibility for protecting and defending the LandWarNet -- the Army's portion of the Global Information Grid (GIG) -- and the communication capabilities of the Warfighter. The Army's Information Assurance (IA) Program is the key to information dominance and survivability in the current cyber-warfare environment. The IA Track covers technical challenges, policy and compliance aspects, information technology and the law, and best practices for protecting and defending the LandWarNet against sophisticated attacks and disruptions. Participants will take away a better understanding of the threat, and become part of the solution for these IA challenges. Attendees will learn about current initiatives to thwart the global enemy, and secure and assure Army Networks, systems, and information. Furthermore, the audience will learn what it takes to become a trained, certified, and confident workforce capable of executing this critical mission. The track will consist of presentations, discussion, and technical training sessions focused on the operational advantage for the Warfighter.

	Tuesday, 19 August 2008
0915 - 1030	Session 1: State of the Army Information Assurance (IA) Program Speaker: Mr. Roy Lundgren, Deputy Director, Army Office of Information Assurance & Compliance In the 1960’s, IA was not as complex as it is today. Back then, IA simply meant controlling access to the computer room by locking the door and placing guards to protect it. IA has come a long way in the last four decades. While the emphasis remains on strategic risk management over tools and tactics, today’s issues of corporate governance such as privacy, compliance, audits, identity protection, business continuity and disaster recovery, these are but a few of the sub-texts of the Army’s IA program and the challenges faced by the Warfighter. The presenter will clearly articulate what is most important now and how it will impact the Army tomorrow!
1230 - 1315	Session 2: How to Create Synergy and Success with the Compliance Triad Speaker: Ms. Sally Dixon, Army Office of Information Assurance & Compliance FISMA, DIACAP, NETWORTHINESS – Fitting the pieces together can be daunting even to the most seasoned IA practitioner! However, FISMA, DIACAP, and Networthiness have become key strategies of the design and development processes and intertwined into the lifecycle management of systems, architectures, and networks. A must session for anyone who wants to leverage this strategic triad for guaranteed success.
	Wednesday, 20 August 2008
0930 - 1030	Session 3: Road Ahead for Identity Protection and Management Speaker: Ms. Sam Crowell, Army Office of Information Assurance & Compliance What is the road ahead for the identity protection and management program? This session will focus on the Army’s program, policies, initiatives, and technology designed to facilitate identity protection and management for success in a global environment. The topic will introduce real world challenges of privilege management and access control for information sharing between Army and external agencies.
1445 - 1545	Session 4: Army IG - IA Compliance Strategy Implementation Speaker: Mr. Don Watson, Department of the Army Inspector General IA Compliance Division The Inspector General IA Compliance inspections began in December 2007 with the primary focus on the DOIM community, shadow DOIMs, and tenant organizations. This session will present the phases of the Army IA Compliance Strategy, IA Compliance Inspection Methodology and Tools, and planned future inspections.
1615 - 1730	Session 5: *Standardizing the Federal Desktop* for a Secure Army Speaker: Dr. Amy Harding, Director, Integration and Plans Directorate The Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) for common desktop holds promise for better security. This session covers the Army’s implementation of the OMB Memorandum’s three basic provisions: 1) Vendor’s certification of applications for functionality and correct applications; 2) Standard installation, operation, maintenance, and patch management not to alter the configuration settings from the approved FDCC; and 3) Applications designed for normal end users to remain in the standard context without elevating system administration privileges.
	Thursday, 21 August 2008
0930 - 1045	Session 6: IA Tools and PD CHESS Collaborate for a Great Buy! (15 minutes) Speaker: Ms. Joudi Henoud, Army Office of Information Assurance & Compliance INDUSTRY INVITED!!!! Collaboration between the Office of Information Assurance & Compliance (OIA&C) and Program Director, Computer Hardware and Enterprise Software Solutions (PD CHESS, formerly ASCP) is designed to bring the Army consumer a brand new catalog of compliant Information Assurance solutions that are ready for acquisition and deployment. A brief demonstration of how the collaboration offers the Army a one-stop-shop for all its IA hardware and software purchases at a greater discount, while providing peace of mind for IA compliance and supply chain assurance will be given. *and The Good Idea Panel: Army Hosts Industry* (remainder)** Moderator: Mr. Roy Lundgren/Ms. Joudi Henoud. Expert Panelists. The Army’s vision to industry for innovation and useable technology as critical components of the Army’s risk and investment strategy for emerging technology capable of responding to today’s rapid and evolving threat environment.
1100 - 1215	Session 7: Track Outbriefing

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