Intelligence and National Security Alliance

01/31/2022

Big News! Today, INSA announced that Governor Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, will receive the 2022 William Oliver Baker Award.

Says INSA Chair Tish Long: "When our nation came under attack, he stepped up and helped create a national strategy to coordinate homeland security efforts across all of government. The foundational approach he established prioritized critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity, and recognized that information sharing between the private sector and government entities at all levels was necessary to reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism and natural disaster.”

Join us on Saturday, May 14, from 6:00-10:00 p.m., at the 37th William Oliver Baker Award Dinner as we honor Governor Ridge for his remarkable contributions to and the .

Read more about the event and register here: https://www.insaonline.org/event/2022-william-oliver-baker-award-dinner/

Register Now More than 600 senior intelligence, homeland and national security leaders will gather on Saturday, May 14, to honor Governor Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the 37th William Oliver Baker Award Dinner. Known widely as the must-attend event o...

01/30/2022

ICYMI: This week we announced a virtual keynote and panel discussion in partnership with Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation (WCAPS). Topics of discussion will include career trajectories, obstacles to advancement, as well as steps needed to foster greater inclusion, equity, and sense of belonging for minority women in the IC and national security workforce. There will also be ample time for audience Q&A!

Mark your calendar for February 10, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This program will feature an all-star lineup with female leaders from FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Steel Point Solutions LLC, and more!

Learn more and register here:

Gratis event, advanced registration required.     Join INSF and WCAPS on Thursday, Feb. 10, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET, for a keynote and virtual panel discussion focused on Challenges and Opportunities of Black Women Within the Intelligence Community. Our keynote and panelists will discuss ...

01/22/2022

ICYMI: This past week's newsletter announced 2022 Achievement Award recipients, a new white paper from our Insider Threat subcommittee, a profile on our SkillBridge Fellowship, and more! Read here: https://mailchi.mp/dc92a48bd8fa/insa-at-a-glance-5355242

Special thanks to our newsletter sponsor ThreatSwitch

01/21/2022

There’s still time to register for our next Coffee and Conversation with Neal Ziring—30+ year veteran of the NSA and Technical Director of its Cybersecurity Directorate. In a moderated discussion with INSA VP Larry Hanauer, Ziring will discuss a broad range of NSA cyber priorities including , , AI/ML, offensive cyber, software supply chains, cloud computing and more!

Register here:

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01/19/2022

Hats off to these six outstanding early and mid-career professionals in the intelligence, national security, and homeland security communities. INSA is proud to recognize and celebrate the remarkable work of these individuals at the 12th annual Achievement Awards on Wednesday, February 16.

Learn more about the INSA Achievement Awards and the awardees here: https://www.insaonline.org/insa-announces-recipients-of-2022-achievement-awards/

01/13/2022

Calling all grad students! If your studies and professional goals relate to national security and defense, intelligence, or cybersecurity policy, we welcome you to apply for our internship program. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable exposure to contemporary intelligence issues and the key stakeholders pursuing them. With the networking and professional development opportunities afforded them, INSA interns are perennially well-positioned to pursue highly sought employment in the public and private sectors. Learn more here: https://www.insaonline.org/about/internships/

01/10/2022

ICYMI!

In last week's newsletter, we introduced INSA's newly elected board members, announced the first programs of the year, and posed this burning question: "As we head into 2022, what major foreign policy development will have the greatest impact on U.S. national security—and why?" In a few sentences, share your thoughts here: https://insaonline.wufoo.com/forms/z1y67olu19vpvi2/

Read the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/72283a803697/insa-at-a-glance-5355206?e=686ffc62c8

Special thanks to our newsletter sponsor ThreatSwitch!

12/30/2021

Thank you to the thousands of public, private, and academic professionals who joined us this past year for our virtual and in-person programming. We look forward to what we will achieve together in 2022!

12/23/2021

Season's greetings from the INSA team! ❄️ ☃️

12/21/2021

Just announced! We are hosting National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Director VADM Robert Sharp, USN, for a Feb 2 virtual lunch. The Hon. Sue Gordon will moderate the conversation, which will focus on the agency's new data strategy, strategic priorities, commercial GEOINT, and more.

Register today! https://www.insaonline.org/event/leadership-luncheon-with-vadm-robert-sharp-usn/

12/15/2021

Great conversation between INSA President Suzanne Wilson Heckenberg and Megan Jaffer on the season finale of the Iron Butterfly podcast. Listen here to hear her thoughts on the value of mentorship and her nontraditional path to an career:

‎Show Iron Butterfly, Ep Suzanne Heckenberg: Y Flyer - Dec 14, 2021

12/10/2021

ICYMI: Yesterday's newsletter included news, highlights from our 2021 Council White Papers, two announcements for events with leaders from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency, and more!

Special thanks to our newsletter sponsor ThreatSwitch!

View it online: https://mailchi.mp/91c3c2c151dd/insa-at-a-glance-5355086