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Tapan Patel
Mechanical Engineer, ERDC
Mr. Tapan Patel is a mechanical engineer at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), where he is responsible for leading research projects related to energy research and development for U.S. Department of Defense facilities. He performs research in cybersecurity for control systems, demonstration and validation of advanced metering equipment, and development of hardware/software prototypes.
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The National Security Agency (NSA) released the “Commercial National Security Algorithm Suite 2.0” (CNSA 2.0) Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) on September 7th to notify National Security Systems (NSS) owners, operators, and vendors of the future quantum-resistant (QR) algorithms requirements for NSS — networks that contain classified information or are otherwise critical to military and intelligence activities. A cryptanalytically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) would have the potential to […]
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CISA Announces 5th Annual Cybersecurity Summit
WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on September 13, 2022, announced it will host its 5th Annual Cybersecurity Summit on Tuesday, October 4 in Atlanta, Georgia. Held in partnership with the Atlanta…
STIG Update – DISA Releases Oracle Linux 8 STIG With Ansible
The Defense Information Systems Agency recently released the Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) with Ansible. This content is published as a resource to assist in the application of security guidance to systems….
Annual FBI Safe Online Surfing Challenge Invites Classrooms to Compete, Demonstrating Knowledge of Cyber Safety Concepts
SACRAMENTO—With the traditional academic school year underway, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Sacramento Field Office announced the annual FBI Safe Online Surfing Challenge has officially launched. FBI Safe Online Surfing is a free, always-online, educational website…
NSA, CISA, ODNI Release Software Supply Chain Guidance for Developers
The National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released Securing the Software Supply Chain for Developers on September 1st. The product is through…
1st DAF University Affiliated Research Center Has Tactical Autonomy Research Focus, Looks for HBCU Lead
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Senior Defense Department and Air Force officials announced a plan on June 27, 2022, to create the first Department of the Air Force University Affiliated Research Center, or UARC, focused…
NIST Report Outlines Strategic Opportunities for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a report outlining seven strategic “grand challenges” in measurement, standardization, and modeling and simulation that, if met, will…
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The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is excited to welcome participants to the 2022 U.S. Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) Worldwide Conference in San Antonio, Texas! From December 12 – 15, 2022, senior decision…
International Conference on Cybersecurity and Security Management
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SANS Cybersecurity Training
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I/ITSEC 2022
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Infosec World
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ISC² Security Congress
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