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We work across the globe, including conflict zones.Hybrid conflict. Non-state actors. Digital hacktivists. Tribal politics. Advanced technology. Ancient beliefs. Rapid adaptation. Strategic uncertainty. Declining resources. Rising extremism. Today’s national security challenges are complex and multidimensional, requiring adaptive, interagency responses. For more than a decade, IDS International has delivered innovative training, research and operational civil-military services to help address these 21st century challenges. We are seasoned soldiers, aid workers, diplomats, intelligence professionals, cyber warriors, technical experts, political advisors, and more with a common understanding of how to train for and operate in conflict zones and transitional areas. Our team of interagency experts and field practitioners operate and train together daily, building on our global multidisciplinary understanding of challenges, best practices and new approaches. This wide range of perspectives permits us to serve as a liaison between civil society, military, government and technology to enhance coordination and effectively solve complex security and political problems.
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IDS Solutions Architect for Cyber & Information Warfare, Amanda Lockwood, will mentor during today's #AvengerCon. In partnership with the United States Naval Academy's Women in Cybersecurity & Computing Club, this conference gives teams of college students the opportunity to compete in a #Cyber Policy Simulation. Learn more at https://avengercon.com/policy-simulation/
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The Emerging Technology Institute’s (ETI) mission is to integrate emerging technology into local, state and federal agencies by fostering innovation through collaborative partnerships with industry and academia. On Tuesday, November 17, ETI will put its mission in action for #Tech-Palooza. This event is North Carolina’s biggest one covering topics such as denied environment capabilities, tag/track/locate, #IoT, #AI and autonomy, and wearable tech. IDS’s #Cyber and Information #Warfare (C&IW) division will join the @USArmy Research Office, @USASOC, @USSOCOM and many more for it. Tech-Palooza is open to the public. C&IW looks forward to meeting and talking with attendees. RSVP at https://www.eticommunity.com/register
On this #VeteransDay2020, IDS International employee and veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, Andrew Willis, pays tribute to all of our employee #veterans.
IDS International employee and U.S. Army #veteran, Marcel Soileau talks about being a teacher and trainer at heart—in and out of uniform—on #VeteransDay2020.
The challenges of being an IT manager in the private sector aren't difficult when you have training from the U.S. Navy. #Veteran and IDS International's IT Manager, Troy Robertson, explains why below. Remember #VeteransDay2020 tomorrow.
IDS International employee and veteran of U.S. Army Signal Corps, Keith Paris, continues the 12-part series honoring our employee #veterans in and out of uniform for #VeteransDay2020 tomorrow. Below, Keith parallels his work providing phone and network services to front-line soldiers while in the military to his IDS work providing cyber range services to front-line, #cybermilitary personnel.
Tomorrow is #VeteransDay2020. Learn how the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' facilities will celebrate at https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/80773/veterans-day-2020/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=
VA hospitals across America will be celebrating Veterans Day November 11 with a wide variety of events and ceremonies. Here are just a few.
Filling gaps in critical training areas, such as #informationwarfare, is the mission of Noah Melgar's team at IDS International. This U.S. Marine Corps #veteran explains how the military prepared his team for the mission below. Remember #VeteransDay2020 on 11/11/20.
IDS International employee and U.S. Army veteran, Jesse Molinar, continues our 12-part series honoring employee #veterans. Below, Jesse shares how his work at IDS allows him to continue to develop soldiers.
Reverse parades, skydiving and boat parades are some of the creative ways organizations and communities will honor #veterans for #VeteransDay2020 (11/11/20) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read about these unique ideas from @ConnectingVets, https://connectingvets.radio.com/articles/unique-veterans-day-events-for-covid-19
While many organizations and communities have converted Veterans Day events to virtual venues for COVID-19 safety reasons, some have come up with unique, creative ways to celebrate Veterans Day at a distance.
Selfless service to others is at the core of Barry Marks' work in and out of uniform. This IDS employee and U.S. Army #veteran explains why below. Remember #VeteransDay2020 on 11/11/20.
IDS employee and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Amanda Lockwood, continues our 12-part series honoring employee veterans for #VeteransDay2020 on 11/11/20. Below, Amanda shares how her role at IDS allows her to stay engaged in the mission.
IDS is looking to grow talent in several areas including O&M, logistics, and preventive maintenance. We have positions at the US Embassy in Kabul (requires TS clearance), Fort Hood DPW as well as a variety of #logistics, #training, and #operations roles supporting government contracts internationally. Interested? Let's talk at the Association of the United States Army - AUSA National's Virtual Job Fair on 11/10/20. Register at https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/Association-of-the-United-States-Army/e/a7YAx
Sharing what a great honor it was to serve his country while in the military and now through his private-sector work that provides critical mission support is IDS employee and U.S. Army veteran, Tom Harrison. Remember #VeteransDay2020 on 11/11/20.
In preparation for #VeteransDay2020 on 11/11/20, IDS employee and U.S. Army veteran, Chris Gresham, parallels a soldier's need to train in a real-world scenario with the realistic training environment IDS provides to clients.
IDS employee and U.S. Army veteran, Roy Hamilton, shares his perspective on how his former military experience guides his work at IDS for #VeteransDay2020 (coming up on 11/11/20).
A week from today is #VeteransDay2020. IDS is beginning the celebration early. We are honoring the service of our employee veterans in and out of uniform. Employee Paul Gant, United States Air Force, shares his thoughts on how his former military experience guides his work at IDS.
If you're a #SoftwareDevelopmentEngineer in test, mid-senior level #FullStackDeveloper or #CloudInfrastructureEngineer, IDS is hiring. Join the team and support #SMEIR, our proprietary information operations and cyber warfare training environment. Let's connect at tomorrow's Women in Technology of the Washington, DC Metro Area Virtual Career Fair. Register at https://www.womenintechnology.org/job-fairs
The Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge hosted by the Atlantic Council is a one-of-a-kind cyber competition. It provides students from across the globe and academic disciplines with a deeper understanding of the policy and strategy challenges associated with managing a #cybercrisis. This weekend, IDS Solutions Architect, Amanda Lockwood, will join other industry cyber professionals as a judge.
“This competition is an extremely important policy and strategy exercise,” said Amanda. “Whether exercises are table top like this competition or virtual like IDS’s proprietary information operations and cyber warfare training environment, SMEIR, they serve a critical function in solving problems before they happen. The Cyber 9/12 Challenge is a great opportunity to train future cyber leaders.” Learn more at https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/cyber-statecraft-initiative/cyber-912/
Congratulations to IDS partner, the World Food Programme, on being awarded the Nobel Prize earlier this month. “We work closely with governments, local and international organizations and private sector partners whose passion for helping the hungry and vulnerable equals ours. We could not possibly help anyone without them.”—WFP’s Executive Director, David Beasley. We’re proud to share your passion. Read more about this great organization and achievement at https://insight.wfp.org/world-food-programme-chief-pays-tribute-to-front-line-staff-and-partners-after-nobel-peace-prize-fc406608d60
Award spotlights conflict, climate change and coronavirus as drivers of a deepening global hunger crisis
Now live on the Book Talk panel for the Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge hosted by the Atlantic Council is IDS Board Member, Peter Singer. Peter is a strategist at New America, editor at Popular Science Magazine, and author of several books including "LikeWar, The Weaponization of Social Media". The book recognizes the innovative part IDS's proprietary information operations and cyber warfare training environment, SMEIR, plays in combating the weaponization of social media. Tune into Peter's panel discussion at https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/99429988297?pwd=WHpFTlgyb01vV2J6RWpTY1VJdlpvQT09#success
For yesterday's FoxNews article, "US officials targeted on American soil, across the world by purported sonic attacks", Hollie McKay interviewed IDS President and CEO, Nick Dowling, as an expert source on #sonicattacks. Nick spoke about what these attacks mean for our security now and in the future. Read the article https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-officials-were-targeted-across-the-world-including-american-soil-by-seeming-sonic-attacks
Four years ago, dozens of American officials stationed in Cuba started to hear odd cracks and humming in their ears – punctured by rushes of nausea, headaches, muddy vision, memory loss, disequilibrium, and lethargy – all key indicators of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI).
#SMEIR, IDS’s cyber and information #warfare environment, trains warfighters simultaneously on social media analytics and full-spectrum #cyberspace operations. The U.S. Army is using SMEIR as a core component of a first-of-its-kind exercise at Indiana Guardsman's Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. The exercise is helping ECTs become fully aware of the entire information environment, including the internet and social media.
IDS Solutions Architect, Amanda Lockwood, explained how units supporting ECTs are using SMEIR to conduct surveillance of potential targets in this @c4isrnet article. #TrainAsYouFight https://www.c4isrnet.com/show-reporter/ausa/2020/10/12/us-army-conducts-first-of-its-kind-exercise-for-tactical-information-warfare-unit/
The 915th Cyber Warfare Battalion conducted its first exercise aimed at testing and training its concepts.
Introducing Third Annual Shahla Hammond Scholarship Recipient – Alexandra Johnson
Shahla Hammond was an Afghanistan subject matter expert (SME) for IDS. Through her stories, wisdom, and personal human touch, Shahla taught and touched the lives of thousands of US Marines, soldiers, diplomats, and aid workers. Adored by all who had the opportunity to work with her, Shahla was a friendly and nurturing team member and mentor to colleagues. Shahla’s positive energy and good nature made her an effective counselor and great IDS ambassador.
In honor of Shahla Hammond, IDS’s President and CEO, Nick Dowling, established the Shahla Hammond Scholarship in 2018 to recognize rising #interns who embody her spirit and values. This annual #scholarship is awarded to assist with tuition and fees for higher education.
IDS’s summer internship program focuses on teaching the business side of government contracting by providing interns hands-on experience with various departments.
2020 Shahla Hammond Scholarship Recipient – Alexandra Johnson
Alexandra (Ali) Johnson was IDS’s proposals intern for the spring and summer while she completed the Elliott School’s M.A. in International Affairs program at George Washington University. Ali grew up in Colorado and moved to Washington, DC after graduating from the University of Colorado Boulder. She recently accepted a position as a proposal associate and is excited about her future with IDS. Although the internship program took place during the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, IDS ensured that Ali could receive the most meaningful experience about the business aspect of government contracting.
To say Ali is an enthusiastic team player is an understatement. She is always ready to help, learn, and never sits idle. Ali exudes friendliness and professionalism in her interactions and never fails to impress. She also takes great interest in IDS’s diverse work. Ali not only embodies Shahla’s spirit, but also IDS’s core values: integrity, excellence, innovation, and respect. IDS is proud to name her the third recipient of the Shahla Hammond Scholarship. Please join us in congratulating Ali.
Soaring food prices. Increasing #foodsecurity. Growing numbers of people being forced into poverty. #COVID-19’s impacts are being felt across the globe and putting serious strains on organizations trying to help like @USAID and @WorldFoodProgramme. Already their partner, IDS is expanding its humanitarian efforts to lift people out of poverty. We are utilizing our expertise in solving complex problems in the most difficult environments to oversee the distribution of aid in several provinces in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan and its largest city.
In the month of June, we oversaw 140 missions to distribute food and financial aid for regions in desperate need. This responsibility involved coordinating meetings among local leaders of two Afghanistan provinces, Parwan and Takhar, as well as with our partners from USAID and the World Food Programme. In a single mission, we oversaw the distribution of monetary aid to 2,000+ people in Kabul in the first half of June.
In addition, we are educating and training aid recipients on COVID-19 safety precautions such as social distancing and personal protective equipment—all while maintaining the safety of our employees carrying out these vital missions.
“SMEIR (Social Media Environment Internet Replication) system, we can do IO campaigns, open source scraping….all social media and internet…instead of having 1,000 people typing and putting stuff in, we just turn this on and it populates all of that. We can tailor the messages and triggers, so a unit can exploit that.” Nicholas Marchuk
Additionally, IDS operates and maintains the MUTC cyber range and agrees that it is, "legit....around the world, the best, urban training site."
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#SMEIR #trainlikeyoufight #informationoperations #informationwarfare #multidomain
IDS CEO Nick Dowling and former FEMA Chief of Staff Nat Fogg talk at the 2020 Champlain Institute about how the US government responds to disasters, with particular focus on what we have done right and wrong with COVID-19.
“One of the most important things in a national emergency such as this is to have strong leadership and communications with the American public to make them feel like things are going to be okay….I would have liked to have seen, and like to continue to see, the Federal government get more involved in having an alignment in communication of guidelines to states about reopening of the economy and reopening of schools.” Nat Fogg
Listen to the conversation - https://www.idsinternational.com/about-ids/media-and-events/
IDS works across the globe, including conflict zones. Innovative and entrepreneurial, we support a wide variety of agencies and clients, delivering quality, multidisciplinary solutions to the world’s most complex problems.
IDS pitched SMEIR, our full-spectrum cyberspace training range, at techUK's Cyber Innovation Den Pitching Competition. Congrats to Amanda Lockwood and team!
https://lnkd.in/eKnFFrY
#cyberinnovation #smeir #trainasyoufight
Please join us in welcoming our 2020 interns, Mackenzie, Ali, Jess, Emily, and Hazen! They will be supporting various departments at IDS and will receive hands-on experience on management, proposals, recruiting, and program management.
Interested in interning with IDS in the fall or next summer? Check out our career page and submit your resume to our general applications. https://www.idsinternational.com/careers/
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Can America reopen safely from the novel #coronavirus?
Help IDS and Clear Outcomes find out by calculating your COVID-19 Safety Score.
Taking this quiz every week or two will help us track behavior and see how those behaviors link to infection rates as America starts to reopen.
You will not only be helping track your own safety, you'll be helping us learn what behaviors are key to staying safe.
As a baseline, we've commissioned three national surveys on behavior (with safety scores) and you can read about those results here: https://www.idsinternational.com/assessments-monitoring/covid-19-actions-and-initiatives
Overall, Americans are already starting to go out more and meet more people, but they are wearing masks, washing hands, and disinfecting surfaces. Will it be enough?
https://content.leadquizzes.com/lp/JG9G0qvdCQ
Flatten the curve. COVID-19. Corona virus.
Pleased to have collaborated with The Rockefeller Foundation and Clear Outcomes on this important thought piece on how we can use data to make decisions and ensure safety.
The Rockefeller Foundation and other experts have called for widespread testing and contact tracing to get Americans back to work more safely.
Data and evaluative thinking, as being done by IDS International and Clear Outcomes, could also be an essential approach to assessing what comes next.
#covid19 #coronavirus
In the past few weeks, data culled from various sources and through different methods have given insights about the Covid-19 pandemic and how it is
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