Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Federal Government

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Today’s global environment is marked by rapidly escalating conflict and expanding access to advanced technologies, challenging traditional security models. Governments now rely on real-time, space-based imagery and AI-driven analysis to understand fast-moving threats and act decisively. With very-high-resolution satellites and rapid revisit capability, modern intelligence platforms help leaders anticipate activity, verify conditions on the ground, and coordinate responses in complex environments. These capabilities support informed decision-making across conflict zones, borders, and critical infrastructure worldwide.

<h3>All of DFIR. One Event.</h3>Digital Forensics | Incident Response | Ransomware | Threat HuntingThe SANS DFIR Summit & Training is back—in a new city, a new season, and with our most in-depth program yet.This year, the Summit has expanded to tackle today’s most challenging DFIR topics—from core digital forensics and incident response to focused deep dives in threat hunting and ransomware—through expert-led talks, open-source tool sessions, and more hands-on opportunities than ever before.If staying sharp on the latest research, tools, and investigative tradecraft matters to you, this is where you need to be.Summit: Oct 15-16 | Training: Oct 17-22

All of DFIR. One Event. Digital Forensics | Incident Response | Ransomware | Threat Hunting The SANS DFIR Summit & Training is back—in a new city, a new season, and with our most in-depth program yet. This year, the Summit has expanded to tackle today’s most challenging DFIR topics—from core digital forensics and incident response to focused deep dives in threat hunting and ransomware—through expert-led talks, open-source tool sessions, and more hands-on opportunities than ever before. If staying sharp on the latest research, tools, and investigative tradecraft matters to you, this is where you need to be. Summit: Oct 15-16 | Training: Oct 17-22

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Workshop / Training

Defense

Employee Training & Development

Digital Transformation

State and Local Government

Private Sector

Government Contractors

SANS Institute

Censys

ThreatLocker

ExtraHop Networks

Halcyon

Atola Technology

Horizon3.ai

Zscaler

Spacewalk

SANS DFIR Summit & Training 2026

Higher education institutions are rapidly deploying AI systems that handle sensitive student data. However, most security teams have never tested them for vulnerabilities. This hands-on Learning Lab equips higher education security professionals with practical skills to assess, defend, and govern AI systems.Participants execute real attacks against large language models in a controlled cyber range built around higher education scenarios—performing prompt injection, extracting data from RAG systems, and bypassing safety controls. They then implement the defenses that stop these attacks: input validation, output filtering, guardrails, and detection systems.The lab series concludes with governance integration, mapping technical skills to the NICE Framework AI Security Competency Area (NF-COM-002) for documented workforce outcomes.Learning Outcomes:NOTE: You will be asked to complete assignments in between the Learning Lab segments that support the learning outcomes stated below. You will receive feedback and constructive critique from course facilitators.<ul style="color: rgb(46, 46, 46);"><li>Identify how common AI vulnerabilities manifest in higher education contexts such as chatbots, advising tools, and research assistants.</li><li>Execute hands-on attack techniques to understand how adversaries exploit institutional AI systems.</li><li>Apply defensive controls, including input validation, output filtering, and guardrails to protect AI deployments.</li><li>Develop monitoring approaches to detect suspicious AI system behavior and potential misuse.</li><li>Connect technical AI security skills to the NICE Framework for workforce development and documentation.</li><li>Create a repeatable assessment process for evaluating AI systems across your institution.</li></ul>

Higher education institutions are rapidly deploying AI systems that handle sensitive student data. However, most security teams have never tested them for vulnerabilities. This hands-on Learning Lab equips higher education security professionals with practical skills to assess, defend, and govern AI systems. Participants execute real attacks against large language models in a controlled cyber range built around higher education scenarios—performing prompt injection, extracting data from RAG systems, and bypassing safety controls. They then implement the defenses that stop these attacks: input validation, output filtering, guardrails, and detection systems. The lab series concludes with governance integration, mapping technical skills to the NICE Framework AI Security Competency Area (NF-COM-002) for documented workforce outcomes. Learning Outcomes: NOTE: You will be asked to complete assignments in between the Learning Lab segments that support the learning outcomes stated below. You will receive feedback and constructive critique from course facilitators. Identify how common AI vulnerabilities manifest in higher education contexts such as chatbots, advising tools, and research assistants. Execute hands-on attack techniques to understand how adversaries exploit institutional AI systems. Apply defensive controls, including input validation, output filtering, and guardrails to protect AI deployments. Develop monitoring approaches to detect suspicious AI system behavior and potential misuse. Connect technical AI security skills to the NICE Framework for workforce development and documentation. Create a repeatable assessment process for evaluating AI systems across your institution.

Virtual / Online

Artificial Intelligence

K-12 / Higher Education

Security

Education

EDUCAUSE

Applied AI Security for Higher Ed Professionals: October 2026

Defense Strategies Institute’s 30th DoW/VA & Government HIT Summit will convene senior leaders, leading experts, and strategic decision makers from across the VA, DHA, DoW, federal government, and relevant industry stakeholders for in-depth discussions on the evolving health IT landscape. This event will highlight how health IT is transforming care delivery, improving patient engagement, and advancing the interoperability, accessibility, and resiliency of Veteran and military healthcare.The 30th DoW/VA & Government Health IT Summit will convene leaders from the Department of War (DoW), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), federal government agencies, academia, and industry to advance a seamless, integrated, and patient-centered healthcare ecosystem for Veterans and Servicemembers. Throughout the Summit, speakers will examine current challenges, acquisition priorities, and emerging trends shaping the future of government healthcare IT.Discussions will focus on overcoming data management barriers, strengthening enterprise-scale IT infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity and digital capabilities, and expanding innovation initiatives across the VA and DHA. Sessions will also explore the responsible integration of AI to support more personalized care, advancements in digital health experiences, and accelerating agile technology adoption across the continuum of care. Attendees will gain critical insights from health IT leaders while exploring the technologies, policies, acquisition strategies, and collaborative efforts that are transforming Warfighter and Veteran healthcare and improving mission readiness across the federal health enterprise.Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with and ask questions of speakers and key decision-makers who are actively shaping the future of government health IT. Join us at the 30th DoW/VA & Government Health IT Summit this October to take part in discussions focused on driving better outcomes in health IT to transform military medicine and Veteran healthcare.<div></div>

Defense Strategies Institute’s 30 th DoW/VA & Government HIT Summit will convene senior leaders, leading experts, and strategic decision makers from across the VA, DHA, DoW, federal government, and relevant industry stakeholders for in-depth discussions on the evolving health IT landscape. This event will highlight how health IT is transforming care delivery, improving patient engagement, and advancing the interoperability, accessibility, and resiliency of Veteran and military healthcare. The 30 th DoW/VA & Government Health IT Summit will convene leaders from the Department of War (DoW), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), federal government agencies, academia, and industry to advance a seamless, integrated, and patient-centered healthcare ecosystem for Veterans and Servicemembers. Throughout the Summit, speakers will examine current challenges, acquisition priorities, and emerging trends shaping the future of government healthcare IT. Discussions will focus on overcoming data management barriers, strengthening enterprise-scale IT infrastructure, enhancing cybersecurity and digital capabilities, and expanding innovation initiatives across the VA and DHA. Sessions will also explore the responsible integration of AI to support more personalized care, advancements in digital health experiences, and accelerating agile technology adoption across the continuum of care. Attendees will gain critical insights from health IT leaders while exploring the technologies, policies, acquisition strategies, and collaborative efforts that are transforming Warfighter and Veteran healthcare and improving mission readiness across the federal health enterprise. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with and ask questions of speakers and key decision-makers who are actively shaping the future of government health IT. Join us at the 30th DoW/VA & Government Health IT Summit this October to take part in discussions focused on driving better outcomes in health IT to transform military medicine and Veteran healthcare.

Onsite

Social Networking

Healthcare

Military

Defense Strategies Institute (DSI)

30th DoW/VA & Government Health IT Summit

Global Network Connection Concept. Big Data Visualization. Socia

eBook

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Space-Based Intelligence in a Turbulent World

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Space Technology

Format:	eBook
Topics:	Defense National Security Space Technology
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Author(s):	BlackSky
Publisher:	BlackSky
Published:	October 23, 2025
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