Center for Development of Security Excellence

We have been notified of a scheduled outage with MyAccess on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm.?During this time, users will not be able to access STEPP with their CAC card.

#CDSE maintains the Security Awareness Hub, which gives you access to frequently assigned courses, including mandatory annual training. You do not need a STEPP account to take these courses. Follow the link below to get started. https://lnkd.in/dXWHfeXk #DCSA #SecurityTraining #STEPP #MandatoryTraining

Enjoy the latest edition of the #CDSEPulse! Our featured article focuses on industrial security and the refreshed Deliver Uncompromised toolkit. Also hear from CDSE’s cybersecurity curriculum manager Thomas Gentle, and how the CI team will incorporate three new content areas in the CI curriculum. Don’t miss out on this monthly publication. Sign up for email alerts and have The Pulse delivered to you each month by following the link below. https://lnkd.in/g6ZJ3rja. #DCSA #SecurityAwareness

#CDSE’s “DOD Annual Security Awareness Refresher” eLearning course assesses and refreshes a student's understanding of security policies and principles and their responsibilities to ensure the proper protection of classified information, CUI, and DOD assets. At only 25 minutes long, you can sharpen your skills without spending all day doing it. There are no prerequisites for this course. It is open to DOD civilian employees, contractors, and members of the military. Further information can be found at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eS7V3tEC #DCSA #SecurityAwareness #SecurityTraining #CUI #DOD #SecurityProfessional

If you work in the industrial security sector, #CDSE training can help you become as successful as possible. Business Structures in the National Industrial Security Program eLearning course helps students analyze business structures used to determine criteria for a facility clearance, learn the characteristics of business structures that participate in the NISP, and more. Recommended participants include DCSA Industrial Security Representatives, Facility Security Officers, and Department of Defense (DOD) Government, military, and civilian security specialists with industrial security oversight responsibilities. Expand your knowledge today with CDSE by following the link below. https://lnkd.in/dbcqBfts #DCSA #SecurityTraining #NISP #FCL #BusinessStructure

#DYK Shannon Stafford was sentenced to 12 months and 1 day in federal prison for illegally accessing and damaging a computer network? Stafford worked in the IT department of a global company where he had access to the system login credentials of other employees. In August 2015, Stafford made multiple attempts to remotely access company networks using credentials that were not his. He was able to erase all file storage drives used by the Washington, D.C., office, then changed the credentials for the storage management system. For more information on his case, check out the website below. https://lnkd.in/eZjYv6jA #CDSE #Cybersecurity

#CDSE’s “Getting Started Seminar for New Facility Security Officers” virtual instructor-led course is not only great for new FSOs, but a great refresher for seasoned ones too. Apply fundamental National Industrial Security Program (NISP) requirements with other security professionals. Upcoming courses: ·??????April 8-11 ·??????August 5-8 This course is tailored for Facility Security Officers at cleared DOD contractor facilities participating in the NISP.?Secondary audiences include other contractor security personnel, DOD Industrial Security Specialists, and others working in the security environment such as Human Resources, Administrative Assistants, Program Managers, and Military Members exiting the various services. Register today at the link below. https://lnkd.in/dtAMTfFm #DCSA #SecurityTraining

Mark your calendars! The Strengthening the DIB through the DC3 Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP): an Information and Enrollment Session webinar March 20 from 1-2:30 pm ET. The DC3 and DCSA have established a fully operational vulnerability disclosure program supporting the Defense Industrial Base. Recommended attendees include executive officers, key management personnel, FSOs, engineers, business development personnel, industrial security personnel, and cyber security professionals. Register today! https://lnkd.in/eWVzvYtb #DCSA #SecurityTraining

Insider threats are one of the biggest risks to national security. Be part of the solution today with #CDSE’s virtual instructor-led training “Insider Threat Detection Analysis” course. This 5-day course allows learners to obtain and use holistic data in conjunction with the application of the critical pathway theory. Attendees will apply critical thinking skills and applicable structured analytic techniques to potential insider threat indicators. Some prerequisites apply. Click the link below for further details. Apr?21-25, 2025 (Virtual) May 12-16, 2025 (Virtual)? June 23-27, 2025 (Virtual) July 21-25, 2025 (Virtual)? Aug 18-22, 2025 (Virtual)? Sep 22-26, 2025 (Virtual) https://lnkd.in/e9YuQSj9 #CDSE #InsiderThreatTraining #ITDAC

“#BeCyberSmart Crossword” puzzle is a fun way to keep your skills fresh. We recognize not everyone learns the same way. Games are a great and fun way to retain knowledge. Follow the link to start completing this exciting crossword puzzle. https://lnkd.in/eqnWPR6u #CDSE #Cybersecurity #Crossword