Rand Waltzman

 

Topic: MD: Multimedia Disinformation – Is there a Doctor in the House?!

Abstract: So-called “deep fake” technologies have the potential to create audio and video of real people saying and doing things they never said or did. The technology required to create these digital forgeries is rapidly developing. It is on the verge of becoming commoditized to the point where anybody with a laptop computer, very modest investment in software and minimal technical skill will have the capability to create realistic audiovisual forgeries. Machine learning and Artificial Intelligence techniques are making deep fakes increasingly realistic and resistant to detection. Individuals and businesses will face novel forms of exploitation, intimidation, and sabotage. Things have been bad with disinformation polluting the information environment. They are about to get a lot worse. What is to be done?

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Complete Speaker Bio: https://ndialonestar.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Rand_Waltzman_bio.pdf

***Wednesday, August 19th ***
Networking starts at 6:00 PM
Meeting starts at 6:30 PM
Event ends around 7:30 PM where there will be additional networking

****Be sure to RSVP by sending an email to both Mike Dietz and Jared Asplundh at mpdietz@hotmail.com; jared.asplundh@gmail.com so we can get you pre-registered.

Dress is business casual or business attire. Guests and potential interested NDIA members are welcome.

Physical Location Update:
Lone Star Analysis (address to be added)

Teleconference:
Dial: +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 770 180 539

Video: https://zoom.us/j/770180539
(Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android)

If in Austin: Reach out to John Thane and Beth Scherr jmthane@msn.com; Scherr, beth.a.scherr.civ@mail.mil for location details.

We look forward to seeing you!

 

 

 

 

 

Regan Edens

 

Topic: Understanding CMMC Supply Chain Risk from Big to Small Companies:

• Overview of CMMC AB progress and near term priorities

• Expansion of DFARS enforcement

• Expansion of CMMC rule to all Federal Agencies

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Complete Speaker Bio: https://ndialonestar.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Bio_Regan_Edens.pdf

***Wednesday, July 15th ***
Networking starts at 6:00 PM
Meeting starts at 6:30 PM
Event ends around 7:30 PM where there will be additional networking

****Be sure to RSVP by sending an email to both Mike Dietz and Jared Asplundh at mpdietz@hotmail.com; jared.asplundh@gmail.com so we can get you pre-registered.

Dress is business casual or business attire. Guests and potential interested NDIA members are welcome.

Physical Location Update:
Divergence Academy Will not be hosting due to increases in Coronavirus cases and a recent Governor order. The meeting will be Virtual Only.

Teleconference:
Dial: +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 770 180 539

Video: https://zoom.us/j/770180539
(Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android)

If in Austin: Reach out to John Thane and Beth Scherr jmthane@msn.com; Scherr, beth.a.scherr.civ@mail.mil for location details.

We look forward to seeing you!

 

 

 

 

 

August Cole

 

Topic: Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy

We are living in a moment in which the technologies of science fiction are becoming real. It is not an overstatement to say that the emergence of AI and its application to ever-more capable and autonomous robotics will be one of the most important — and combustible — societal transformations of not just our times, but overall human history. August Cole, the co-author of Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War, will discuss these trends, what they mean for the future of defense and security, and his latest futuristic novel, Burn-In: A Novel of the Real Robotic Revolution (out May 26, 2020). Already, Burn-In has garnered a unique set of early endorsements in the national security community, including former heads of CIA, NSA, US Navy, SOCOM, the Marine Corps, and NATO, among others. Burn-In also connects to a number of key issues coming out of the Coronavirus pandemic. While the trends it explores were already in play, recent events and data show a drastic acceleration is underway.

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Complete Speaker Bio: https://ndialonestar.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Bio_August_Cole.pdf

***Wednesday, June 10th ***
Networking starts at 6:00 PM
Meeting starts at 6:30 PM
Event ends around 7:30 PM where there will be additional networking

****Be sure to RSVP by sending an email to both Mike Dietz and Jared Asplundh at mpdietz@hotmail.com; jared.asplundh@gmail.com so we can get you pre-registered.

Dress is business casual or business attire. Guests and potential interested NDIA members are welcome.

Location:
Teleconference Only this month with exceptions in Austin (Reach out to John Thane and Beth Scherr jmthane@msn.com; Scherr, beth.a.scherr.civ@mail.mil for location details if in Austin)

Teleconference:
Dial: +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 770 180 539

Video: https://zoom.us/j/770180539
(Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android)

We look forward to seeing you!

 

 

 

 

 

BG (ret) Rob Spalding

 

Topic: China, National Security Implications

Recently we reviewed foreign systems developed by China to understand their military capabilities (March Meeting). This month, we go deeper and take a look at various concerning tactics that our great power competitors are employing with great success against our industry and our nation’s interests.

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Complete Speaker Bio: https://ndialonestar.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Gen.-Rob-Spalding_bio.pdf

***Wednesday, May 13th ***
Networking starts at 6:00 PM
Meeting starts at 6:30 PM
Event ends around 7:30 PM where there will be additional networking

****Be sure to RSVP by sending an email to both Mike Dietz and Jared Asplundh at mpdietz@hotmail.com; jared.asplundh@gmail.com so we can get you pre-registered.

Dress is business casual or business attire. Guests and potential interested NDIA members are welcome.

Location:
Teleconference Only this month with exceptions in Austin (Reach out to John Thane and Beth Scherr jmthane@msn.com; Scherr, beth.a.scherr.civ@mail.mil for location details if in Austin)

Teleconference:
Dial: +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll)
Meeting ID: 770 180 539

Video: https://zoom.us/j/770180539
(Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android)

We look forward to seeing you!