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Warfighter Seminar

Join us during JETC 2023 for the Warfighter Seminar. These sessions will host interactions and partnerships between industry and government and will discuss and resolve current Engineer challenges. Details on the schedule and seminars are provided below.


Schedule

Day 1, Tuesday, May 2, 2023
  • 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Large Group In-Brief (introductions, description of seminars, objectives, desired outcomes, and Senior Leader Guidance)
    • Open to all JETC Participants to observe, ask questions, etc.
  • 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Seminar #1 - INDOPACOM Breakout Working Sessions
    • Open to all JETC Participants to observe, ask questions, etc.
  • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Seminar #2 - Mission Recovery from a Cyber Physical System (CPS) Attack to a Domestic Defense Asset (DCA) Breakout Working Sessions
    • Open to all JETC Participants to observe, ask questions, etc.
Day 2, Wednesday, May 3, 2023
  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Seminar #1 - INDOPACOM Breakout Working Sessions
    • Open to all JETC Participants to observe, ask questions, etc
  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Seminar #2 - Mission Recovery from a Cyber Physical System (CPS) Attack to a Domestic Defense Asset (DCA) Breakout Working Sessions
    • Open to all JETC Participants to observe, ask questions, etc.
  • 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Seminars #1 and #2 - Working Sessions Out-Brief Prep
  • 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Large Group Out-Brief (findings, possible paths forward, and Senior Leader Comments)
    • Open to all JETC Participants to observe, ask questions, etc.
       

Seminar #1 - Adaptability of Multiple Award Contingency Contracts to Current Global Threats



Learning Objectives: TBD

Seminar Moderator: TBD
Seminar Leaders: TBD
Seminar Panel Members: TBD


Seminar #2 – Mission Recovery from a Cyber Physical System (CPS) Attack to a Domestic National Security Asset

The 2018 National Defense Strategy notes that “the homeland is no longer a sanctuary. America is a target, whether from terrorists seeking to attack our citizens; malicious cyber activity against personal, commercial, or government infrastructure; or political and information subversion.New threats to commercial and military uses of space are emerging, while increasing digital connectivity of all aspects of life, business, government, and military creates significant vulnerabilities. During conflict, attacks against our critical defense, government, and economic infrastructure must be anticipated.”

Using a designed scenario specifically targeting a mission essential building system at a notional Defense Critical Asset to deny mission accomplishment, the panel will discuss the processes and protocols needed by military engineers to meet federal guidance to quickly Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover from a cyber-physical attack. Discussion will focus on roles and responsibilities of building systems military, industry, and contractor stakeholders to mitigate the risk and impact of a cyber attack, spanning from building design through facility maintenance.The seminar will review and/or develop tactics, techniques, and procedures to immediately respond to and recover mission functions. The scenario includes input from building system manufacturers, supply chain specialists, facility designers, facility operators, and cyber security experts, providing engineers unique insights and a comprehensive understanding of the risks.

Learning Objectives

  • Review processes to identify the critical systems and potential cyber vulnerabilities in a DCA within a risk management framework.
  • Identify proactive measures to protect critical systems and mitigate risk of a cyber physical attack.
  • Present methods to detect and confirm the origin and method of a cyber attack to a critical system as well as extent of damage.
  • Develop checklists and protocols for military engineers to quickly isolate, respond and communicate progress to the incident.
  • Assess options, probabilities, and timing for the recovery of the missional essential system.
  • Identify programs to quickly share information within DOD and others on the source and methods for the incident.

Seminar Moderator: TBD
Seminar Leader: TBD
Seminar Panel Members: TBD