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• Presenter: CDSE, DCSA

• Description: This presentation will focus on the psychological ethics and current best practices when conducting psychological evaluations for security clearance determinations and other national security assessments. Participants will review the applicable Standards from the APA Ethics Code and the APA Professional Practice Guidelines for Operational Psychology and will apply ethical decision-making skills to a series of case studies.

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• Intended Audience: Most CDSE webinars are open to anyone with an interest in DOD-related security issues and concerns.  Sign up for the webinar you are interested in to receive an invite with access information.

• Presenter: The CDSE, DCSA Counterintelligence Curriculum Manager and Certified Fraud Examiner.

• Description: The CDSE, DCSA Counterintelligence Curriculum Manager and Certified Fraud Examiner will provide a presentation addressing the nexus between counterintelligence and fraud that will address how threat actors including foreign intelligence entities and adversaries utilize illicit fraud activities to try and acquire access to personnel, information, systems, and facilities as well as fund their illicit activities.

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• Intended Audience: Most CDSE webinars are open to anyone with an interest in DOD-related security issues and concerns.  Sign up for the webinar you are interested in to receive an invite with access information.

• Presenter: Mr. Joseph Byrd, Insider Threat Senior Liaison Analyst

• Description: This presentation is designed to revitalize the force by reconnecting Marines with their core purpose and the rigorous journey undertaken to earn the title. Central to this brief is the ethos of Marines protecting their own, empowering personnel to intervene when a teammate shows signs of distress. The core message emphasizes proactive engagement and early identification to support those in crisis. It clarifies that exhibiting signs of struggle is not a definitive indicator of an insider threat, but a human response to life’s challenges. By prioritizing early support, the program ensures better outcomes for the individual, the unit, and the Marine Corps as a whole

• Intended Audience: All Marine Corps personnel 

• Presenter: Mr. Carl Tamura, Threat Assessment SME

• Description: The Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview presentation introduces the behavioral approach to violence prevention.  Many individuals planning to carry out acts of targeted violence display concerning behaviors.  Recognizing these changes in behaviors and risk factors and reporting them can help in preventing acts of targeted violence such as, but not limited to, terrorism, school shootings, or mass attacks in public spaces.

• Intended Audience: All Marine Corps personnel (Active Duty/Reserves/Civilian/Contractors) and DoD Insider Threat Practitioners & Stakeholders

• Presenters: Mr. Chuck Hoppe, Associate Director, Science, Technology, & Engineering, C5ISR Center

• Description: The Department of Defense (DoD) is working diligently to protect its cutting-edge technology and research, not just from external attacks, but also from insider threats. This presentation breaks down a key DoD instruction (DoDI 5000.83) that focuses on safeguarding important military technologies from a variety of threats, including those originating from within the organization. Mr. Hoppe will explain how the DoD is putting measures in place to maintain our technological advantage, keep our warfighters safe, and address the critical role of insider threat mitigation in protecting sensitive technology and data. This presentation is important for anyone interested in national security, technology, the future of defense, the challenges of preventing insider threats, and understanding how to protect critical assets from internal vulnerabilities.

• Intended Audience: All Marine Corps personnel (Active Duty/Civilian/Contractors)

• Presenters: Dr. Stephanie Leite, Principal at Forensic Intelligence, LLC

• Description: Dr. Leite is a psychologist who specializes in threat assessment and management. She has had a disproportionate number of referrals that include individuals who are socially different than others, who have been diagnosed with autism, and who make others uneasy. Diving into the topic, she will cover general information on autism and crime, carefully explain the difference between autism and psychopathic behavior, and use research to identify factors that create greater and less risk in the population. We will then look at several real-life case examples, applying our new knowledge to that report. Participants will walk away understanding the way our understanding of autism and threat impacts our assessment and management of our community.

• Intended Audience: All Marine Corps personnel (Active Duty/Civilian/Contractors)

• Presenter: Mr. James Dollard, Program Manager, Marine Corps Insider Threat Program 

• Description: During the first part of this workshop participants will be provided an overview of the Program's mission, primary lines of effort, and operational capabilities. During the second half of the workshop, Mr. Dollard will be discussing how the Program can be leveraged by commanders, supervisors, and security/personnel stakeholders to support their risk mitigation responsibilities.  

• Intended Audience: All Marine Corps personnel (Active Duty/Reserves/Civilian/Contractors), DoD Insider Threat Stakeholders, and Industry Partners.

• Presenters: Center for Development of Security Excellence (CDSE)

• Description: This web-based course provides a thorough understanding of how Insider Threat Awareness is an essential component of a comprehensive security program. With a theme of "if you see something, say something," the course promotes the reporting of suspicious activities observed within the place of duty.

• Intended Audience: All Marine Corps personnel (Active Duty/Civilian/Contractors)

• Presenter: Mr. Joseph Byrd, MFR Insider Threat Liaison.​

• Description: The purpose of the Insider Threat 101 presentation is to provide Marine Corps personnel with the tools they need to identify, engage, and assist personnel that are exhibiting concerning behaviors. This presentation introduces the audience to a four-step bystander intervention model that’s applicable to a number of social and personal issues/concerns. 
   

• Intended Audience: All Marine Corps personnel (Active Duty/Reserves/Civilian/Contractors)

• Presenter: Ms. Delia Gardner, I MEF/MCIW Insider Threat Liaison.​

• Description: The purpose of the Insider Threat 101 presentation is to provide Marine Corps personnel with the tools they need to identify, engage, and assist personnel that are exhibiting concerning behaviors. This presentation introduces the audience to a four-step bystander intervention model that’s applicable to a number of social and personal issues/concerns. 

• Intended Audience: All Marine Corps personnel (Active Duty/Reserves/Civilian/Contractors)

• Presenter: Mr. Carl Tamura, Threat Assessment SME

• Description: The Threat Evaluation and Reporting Overview presentation introduces the behavioral approach to violence prevention.  Many individuals planning to carry out acts of targeted violence display concerning behaviors.  Recognizing these changes in behaviors and risk factors and reporting them can help in preventing acts of targeted violence such as, but not limited to, terrorism, school shootings, or mass attacks in public spaces.

• Intended Audience: All Marine Corps personnel (Active Duty/Reserves/Civilian/Contractors), DoD Insider Threat Stakeholders, and Industry Partners.