Happy National #SmallBusiness Month ! May’s Small Business Month kicks off today as we celebrate the contributions of this community. Learn how #AFCEA supports small businesses make valuable connections to assist with business growth: afcea.org/small-business
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In this week’s Disruptive by Design, host Kimberly Underwood talks with Sheila McCoy, AFCEA’s director of the continuing education program. Tune in to hear how #AFCEA supports members through educational offerings.
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Congratulations to Sam Richman, BS '99, MS '02, for his 1st place finish in AFCEA International International’s The Cyber Edge Writing Award competition. 🎉
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Cyber Edge Writing Award 🎉 This year’s theme, centered around mitigating current and future cyber threats, brought dozens of insightful submissions.
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We’re excited to announce the official launch of the #AFCEA Space Coast Chapter, inaugurated today in Melbourne, Florida 🌞 Join us in welcoming our 139th chapter 🎉
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U.S. Space Force Col. Nicole Petrucci advises young professionals to take, and make, opportunities to further careers in the latest #DisruptivebyDesign . Check out this conversation with #AFCEA 's Kimberly Underwood:
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Government agencies face challenges in securely integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) into their operations. Learn more from #AFCEA corporate member Xcelligen Inc on ensuring secure and efficient integration of LLMs into government environments:
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Apply to the Shrader Graduate Diversity Scholarship by May 1! Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded to full-time students (women and minority students) in an eligible major that supports the mission of AFCEA Educational Foundation.
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The New Horizons Symposium 2024 embarked on an exhilarating journey, igniting the flames of innovation and collaboration in the realm of national defense. Read more from our AFCEA Lexington-Concord chapter:
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Join #WomeninAFCEA on April 23 to discuss social media and how to optimize your LinkedIn experience! Switch off from work and join your fellow women professionals for this month’s virtual Happy Hour:
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A big part of building a #zerotrust strategy is deploying the right technologies. Corporate member Tines outlines six factors federal agencies should consider when building their #zerotrust technology stack:
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Tune in to the next SIGNAL Webinar Series on April 23 as industry experts delve into the evolution and modernization of military command posts:
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Are you free to tee on August 5? The AFCEA Educational Foundation's popular golf tournament is back! Join us at the beautiful Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA for a day of fun and networking to raise funds for scholarships and teacher grants 🏌️⛳️
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April’s AFCEAN of the Month is Mike Lennon from the #AFCEA Rockbridge Shenandoah Chapter! Lennon has actively recruited sponsors and new members for the chapter and promoted local small business interest in AFCEA.
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AFCEA member Zephon outlines a practical approach to enhancing identity security, detailing strategies that range from deploying multi factor authentication to auditing and user self-service:
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The AFCEA Educational Foundation offers ROTC #scholarships ranging from $2,500-$3,000 each to Army, Navy (including Marine Corps option) or Air Force ROTC full-time sophomore or junior students studying a STEM major. Make sure to apply by May 1!
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In the latest Disruptive by Design episode, #AFCEA 's Kimberly Underwood sits down with Jacob Dustan, the new #AFCEA Lowcountry Chapter president. Tune in to hear about his experience in the cyber field!
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🚨 The new deadline for Spring Awards nominations is April 16 at 11:59PM! #AFCEA International’s Annual Awards program recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals in a variety of disciplines.
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Are you a female active-duty military college student pursuing a STEM degree? Apply to the Oracle Women in Leadership #scholarship by May 1! This one-time, $1,500 scholarship will be applied towards the student’s ongoing higher-level academic education:
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In February, the TechNet Fort Liberty Symposium and Exposition concluded with success, marking a pivotal moment in the convergence of #technology , #innovation and #talentacquisition . Read more about the event from the AFCEA North Carolina Chapter:
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