Eastern OPSEC Forum

National Center for Language and Culture Research

College Park, MD

15-17 September 2008

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED

There is no conference fee for this event.

There is NO on-site registration at this event. Individuals showing up at the event without registering for the forum will NOT be admitted.

Great news, especially for many of our customers and partners located in the eastern part of the U.S.! The Interagency OPSEC Support Staff (IOSS) is pleased to announce the 2008 Eastern OPSEC Forum, to be held at the National Center for Language and Culture Research, College Park, Maryland from 15-17 September 2008.

Capitalizing on successes from the most recent OPSEC Forums (February 2008 in Las Vegas, NV and September 2007 in Dayton, OH) and adding an array of OPSEC-focused learning opportunities, the Forum will be one of the most important OPSEC events of the year.

Due to the subject matter of this event, only those persons with a U.S. SECRET security clearance will be allowed to attend. Interim clearances will not be accepted.

Schedule -

The first day will offer several OPSEC training modules, helping attendees focus on ways to improve their OPSEC programs, or learn new facets of sound OPSEC practices. The second and third days will be general sessions, providing up-to-date threat information to practitioners in OPSEC, military operations, security, program management, counter intelligence and related fields. A group of outstanding speakers who are experts in their areas have been lined up.

Workshops/Briefings (subject to change)

Espionage Report

OPSEC Fundamentals

Advanced OPSEC Applications

Low-Tech Hacking

FOIA/FOUO

Disposable Intelligence

Cyber Threats

Virtual Worlds

Family OPSEC

Demystifying OPSEC Assessments

Cellular/Wireless Capabilities and Vulnerabilities

Physical Security of Computer Networks

Location -

The National Center for Language and Culture Research ( NCLCR) will host all three days of the Eastern OPSEC Forum and is located at 7005 52nd Ave College Park, MD.

Personnel on TEMADD (TAD) Orders:

Orders can be signed at the Forum

Check-In

Attendee check-in begins daily at approximately 0700 and the desk will be open until 1600 each day. Photo identification is required.

Sessions

Sessions begin each day at 0800 and end at approximately 1630.

Lodging

Attendees are responsible for billeting/hotel arrangements.

Cost -

There is no cost for this event.

Clearances –

A U.S. Secret security clearance will be required to attend this event.

No interim clearances will be accepted.

Registration –

Registration is now closed; to register and learn more about the Eastern OPSEC Forum, please visit the IOSS web site at www.ioss.gov . If you have questions, please contact Linda Heaton at (443) 479-4645.

Security -

The Forum facility does have an IC agency badge reader for the following blue and green IC badges: CIA, DIA, NGA, NRO, NSA, and ODNI.

• All other agencies will need to provide a Visitors Request; which includes Name, Place and Date of birth, SS#, citizenship, Agency, Clearance Level, and purpose of visit - 7 days before the date of the event.
• All "Second Party" attendees must contact their liaison office to request the passing of their clearances to UM/CASL.

Dress Code

Military - Uniforms are preferred, but not required, at this event
Civilian - Business Casual
Due to the temperature fluctuation in the meeting space, it is recommended that you bring a sweater or light jacket.

Electronic Devices

All electronic devices, including cell phones, two-way pagers, and PDA's/laptops are prohibited in all sessions.

Workshops

Workshops will be filled on a space-available basis.

Directions -

7005 52nd Avenue
College Park, MD 20742
*Please note that you will not find 52nd Avenue on any mapping programs, including Mapquest or Garmin. However, if you do look on a mapping program, 52nd Avenue IS located right next to 51st Avenue, just not in writing. Please call 301-226-8949 (Monica Alexander) with any questions or 301-226-8900 (Front Desk)

From Fort Meade / NSA
Take BWI Parkway (Rt. 295-South) for approx. 8 miles. Take the exit for Rt 193 (sign reads Greenbelt/NASA Goddard). Ramp ends at traffic light, where you will make a left towards Rt. 193-West, following signs for University of MD, College Park. Once you veer onto Rt. 193-West, you should prepare for a left turn exit, about 3-4 lights ahead, onto Rt. 201-South/Kenilworth Ave. After traveling approx. 2 miles, take the right onto Paint Branch Pkwy and travel 1/2 mile to make your final turn onto 52nd Avenue (52nd Avenue is immediately following the indoor ice rink). As you make the LEFT turn onto 52nd Avenue, you will see a black wrought iron gate approx. 1/4 mile ahead, where you will find the entrance to CASL.

From Metro

Take the Metro Green Line to College Park/University of Maryland.

Walking directions from College Park Metro station include a few options:

NOTE: The walk takes about 5 minutes. If you need a ramp (e.g., for a wheelchair), there are ramps the entire way EXCEPT the direct route from the MARC/Metro station to the crosswalk. You will have to go to your right around the concrete island, in the street for part of the way, but it's not the high-traffic area and you will be able to get onto the island without going onto the main road (River Road). There are ramps the entire way thereafter.

Shortcut: From the Metro station, use the brick crosswalk on River Road leading to FDA building (building across from the Metro). Turn right at the FDA building, walking under the roof structure. Take the second pedestrian left, which is the first blacktop path. Proceed down that path, bearing straight at all times. Ignore the honking geese. You may honk back, but do not feed them. The FDA parking lot will be on your right. Cross the unlabeled road (51st Street) on the painted crosswalk. Continue straight on the white sidewalk, which will lead you right to the guarded entrance to CASL.

Longer Walk: Walk towards the FDA building (opposite of Metro), crossing River Road. Once past the FDA building, continue straight to 52nd Avenue. Turn right on 52nd Avenue and follow to the guarded entrance to the end (black wrought iron gate).

From Beltway

Take exit 23B (MD-201/Kenilworth Avenue) towards Bladensburg. Merge onto Kenilworth Avenue/MD-201 S towards Bladensburg. Turn RIGHT onto Paint Branch Pkwy. After traveling 1/2 mile, turn left onto 52nd Avenue and follow to the end (black wrought iron gate).

From Route 50

Take Route 50 West to the Capitol Beltway (I-495). Go North/West on I-495 to 23(MD-201/Kenilworth Avenue) towards Bladensburg. Merge onto Kenilworth Avenue/MD-201 S towards Bladensburg. Turn RIGHT onto Paint Branch Pkwy. After traveling 1/2 mile, turn left onto 52nd Avenue and follow to the end (black wrought iron gate).

From I-95 South

Merge left onto I-495 E. Take exit 23 (MD-201/Kenilworth Avenue) towards Bladensburg. Turn RIGHT onto Paint Branch Pkwy. After traveling 1/2 mile, turn left onto 52nd Avenue and follow to the end (black wrought iron gate)

Meals and Drinks

Morning and afternoon snacks and beverages will NOT be provided and lunches will be on your own and at your own expense.

Use of Fragrances

The Information Assurance Directorate (IAD) is committed to being a model employer. To this end, to be mindful of those whose sensitivity to fragrances may be heightened, we are encouraging participants at IAD-sponsored events to refrain from wearing, or reduce their use of, scented products.

If you have any questions, please contact Linda Heaton at 443-479-4645.