Know How Sessions – National Security Institute

Security 'Know-How'
at NSI IMPACT

Learn the Art of Operationalizing Security, a.k.a. Making it Work!

Security 'Know-How' at NSI IMPACT

Learn the Art of Operationalizing Security - a.k.a. Making it Work!

Security Operations Leadership Forums at NSI Impact '26

Security Operations Leadership Forums at
NSI Impact '26

These particular sessions at NSI Impact are a platform for accomplished security operations leaders to discuss the shared obstacles of operationalizing security across an enterprise and share insights into how they approach the challenge.

Format

In the context of a focused, practitioner-level presentation on a specific aspect of the operational challenge, each panelist will address three core questions: What do you consider to be your very best practices—and why? What failed or didn’t hold up, and what did you learn from it? What challenges are you actively working through right now?

Time is reserved for audience questions and open discussion, allowing attendees to probe decisions, tradeoffs, and how these approaches might translate to their own environment.

Recommended to attend

– Mature operations looking for 1–2 insights to optimize an already strong program

– Leaders in the midst of tackling, or preparing to address, this challenge

"Great conference with lots of information. Just the right number of attendees, not too large or too small."

Iris McPhatterFSO, CACI

"NSI Impact is an excellent opportunity to hear and learn from from knowledgeable security experts and DCSA leaders."

Elizabeth BrandtFSO, McKinsey & Company

"As someone relatively new the role of FSO, I would definitely recommend Impact to better understand current challenges, make improvements, and meet new people."

Janet Nalls Senior Manager, Security and Quality, NetCentrics

"Great discussion of key personnel security topics and issues, got us thinking outside the box to solve new challenges."

Kumar GnanamurthyCEO, iWorks Corporation

"The knowledge I gain from colleagues at NSI Impact makes it extremely important for me to attend."

Desmond StolichSecurity Specialist, RAND Corp

Who Will You See at NSI Impact?

Experienced Leaders & Accomplished Peers

Benefit from accomplished colleagues ready to share their experience and know-how with you.

Find out from colleagues and peers in other organizations what works and what doesn’t for them. Adapt what you learn to your own structure, culture, and current level of operational maturity.

DCSA Leaders and
NISPOM Insiders

Get early, in-person access to DCSA leaders and insiders so you eliminate surprises in 2026.

Held just 100-days into the new year, NSI Impact is your first opportunity to connect in person with government and industry leaders shaping the policies that will effect your day to day.

National Security
Leaders & Experts

Grow your understanding of key national security issues, evolving security threats, emerging risks.

The eye-opening briefings you receive from top security experts will increase your credibility with business colleagues. Use what you learn to soberly make security policy more relatable.

"The speakers at NSI Impact provided valuable insights."

Matthew HarnadSenior Security Manager, Sierra Nevada Corporation

"Impact delivers insightful information from seasoned professionals."

Glennann WigginsProject Security Manager, KBR

"A broad range of current topics presented by SMEs.Great networking opportunities."

Jon GreenConsultant, Lawrence Solutions

""IMPACT is perfect for mid to senior-level security practitioners, but even a newbie will get a great dose of camaraderie, networking, and plenty of resources to turn to in the future!"

Rosalita BertaFSO, Axiologic Solutions. LLC

"NSI IMPACT has the ability to combine networking and education in a fantastic way that makes you want to come back year after year. The connections I have made at IMPACT have helped me in tough times in my career."

Kathleen McCormackAFSO, Fibertek

Security Industry
Executives

Security executives make time for NSI Impact because they want to see you succeed.

Listen in on “mini-mentoring” sessions with leaders passionate about your development, and ready to share advice and straight-talk.