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Cyber Workforce Summit

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 to Thursday, March 26, 2026
National Defense University, Washington, DC
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AFCEA Technology Showcase

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

Premier and Lanyard Sponsor

 

Cyberstar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cyberstar is a cyber workforce management platform purpose-built for the DCWF and DoDM 8140.03. With over 20 years supporting defense and federal cyber programs, Cyberstar provides real-time qualification tracking, automated verification, and workforce analytics that give leaders clear, auditable proof of mission readiness. By replacing manual tracking and siloed, inconsistent data systems with a single source of truth, Cyberstar helps teams support workforce readiness beyond compliance.

 

Collateral Items:

 

Cyberstar Product Capabilities (PDF)
https://cyberstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Cyberstar_Capabilities.pdf

Cyberstar is FedRamp Authorized (Press Release)
https://cyberstar.com/cyberstar-now-fedramp-fully-authorized/

Proxima, our free 8140 DCWF work role mapping tool
https://proxima.cyberstar.com

 

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Gold Sponsors

 

Applied Technology Academy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applied Technology Academy (ATA), an award-winning, SBA-certified Woman-Owned small business, has empowered professionals since 2019 to excel in high-demand tech fields. We deliver exceptional, immersive training through instructor-led, virtual, hybrid, self-paced, and bootcamp formats - going far beyond exam prep to emphasize real-world application, hands-on labs, cyber ranges, AI-driven assessments, and practical scenarios that build employer-valued skills.  Core capabilities include:

 

  • Cybersecurity
  • IT & Cloud
  • AI/ML & Emerging Tech
  • OT and Critical Infrastructure
  • Project Management
  • Custom Course Development

Our partnership with CYBER RANGES has enhanced our training capabilities to include:

  • On-premise, air-gapped deployments
  • IT/OT and ICS SCADA security
  •  Electronic Warfare; Cyber and SI
  • Space and Satellite security
  • Cyber AI at the Edge

Our passionate team of industry experts, active practitioners, instructional designers and award-winning instructors supports active-duty military (DoW 8140 compliant cohorts), Veterans, corporations, and government teams with customized, on-demand, hybrid or cohort programs. We are honored to help individuals and organizations thrive in competitive landscapes through meaningful, skill-advancing impact.

CompTIA

 

 

 

 

Cyber Ranges

 

 

Pluralsight

 

 

SANS

 

 

 

Small Business Sponsor

 

 

 

Security University

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join Sondra Schneider, President of Security University, and CTO Greg Ecklin at the AFCEA Cyber Workforce Summit. Since 1999 Security University has provided adult job seekers with the required cyber security credentials and cyber certificates for cyber employment. Whether you're new in cyber/IT, advancing and mastering your hands-on cyber skills, or developing your cyber security teams, we're with you.

Since 1999, SU's Q/ISP Programs [Qualified Information Security Professional] are SCHEV approved, MSA- CESS Accredited, and Army Credential Assistance, and GI Bill approved. For more information on the SU's Qualified Cyber Security Certificate Programs, call 203-249-8364, or email s0ndra@securityuniversity.net, or visit www.securityuniversity.net